Despite my best efforts to go to bed by 11pm, the fireworks kept me up quite late. So here’s to big cups of coffee to kick off 2024. Middle age is rough.

I used to be quite the stickler for New Year’s resolutions. I would make lists, pick theme words, try to buddy up with friends to stay on track, and make big speeches about what I was going to accomplish that year. But year after year, those expectations fell short, since life didn’t tend to lend it self to keeping up rigid year-long resolutions.

So I am taking a different approach this year. Perhaps it’s because I’m older and (hopefully) wiser as my 40th birthday approaches this year, but I feel like I’m looking at life a little differently.

This year will simply be about space – making more space for what matters, and less space for what does not. What matters in life might change from moment to moment, and rather forcing life to fit my resolutions, I intend to adjust and go with the flow for once. 2024 will be a year of flexibility, intentionality, and perfect imperfection. 

How are you approaching this new year? Lend me your wisdom.