My 2024 Intentions
To set some context, it’s been a while since I took the time to sit down and write out my intentions and/or goals for the new year. I don’t typically believe in New Year’s resolutions but I do think setting your intentions on any given year or chapter of your life can be truly powerful.
I have always believed that your thoughts dictate your life so here is me putting my purest intentions out into the universe. I hope you can also take this moment as an opportunity to reflect on what you want your intentions to look like for 2024.
Shine brightly!
No more dimming my light for anyone. I want to fully embrace my vibrant and unique personality.
Love many, hurt none.
Put in the work.
The gap between where I am today and where I want to be regarding my own definition of success is separated by the discipline and focus that I’ve been desperately trying to master. I am committing myself to putting in the hours of hard work and dedication to push the needle further along.
Slow down and take my time.
I have come to realize that I lived an incredibly fast-paced life. A life where I had social plans seven days a week and travel plans every month. I am eager to finally settle down into some roots and live a much more grounded and quiet lifestyle this year.
I’m also looking forward to being intentionally single for a full year as I have found myself in relationship after relationship, constantly chasing or being chased at any given moment in my 20s. This is also tied to one of my lessons learned in 2023 (Read it here).
I want to give myself the mental space and freedom to not feel like any of my life goals (Traveling, relationships, etc) must be constrained by a single timeline. I want to learn to trust the universe’s divine timing of life.
Set better boundaries.
Along with living on auto-drive, I always tended to say yes to any invitations that came my way - unaware that sometimes, I just didn’t have the energy to go out for drinks that Thursday evening. By following the theme of being more intentional, I am practicing saying ‘No’ more often and more confidently. By upholding my boundaries, I can also teach others how to show up for me better (We love a win-win moment).
Stop caring about what others think.
On my first solo trip in 2024, I realized that I spent a lot of my time making sure that the life I was living was ‘socially acceptable’ to others. This meant exerting myself more than I needed to, to uphold that particular version of myself in their heads. I decided that I was tired of only pursuing a life that looked good to others but did not always feel good to me. It’s time I start putting my own needs and desires at the forefront - what it looks like to anyone else is merely an afterthought.
Protect my peace.
Follow my joy.
"Following my joy" means pursuing choices and goals that will ultimately bring me a deep sense of fulfillment, happiness, and purpose. It involves listening to my inner desires, passions, and intuition to guide my decisions. Rather than making choices based solely on external expectations, societal norms, or obligations, following my joy encourages me to prioritize what aligns with my values and aspirations.
