You might traditionally call them as New Year Resolutions, but apparently the internet is calling them as what’s in and what’s out. So, without further ado, here are my Ins And Outs for 2024!
My Ins:
Intentional Spending
You know you have a serious problem when you’re kinda afraid to check your bank account. And that’s me right now. I spent too much by spoiling myself with gifts during the holidays, and now my wallet is paying for it. I’ve always been a self-confessed shopaholic but I’m really feeling the guilt this time around. However, I AM very self-absorbed and totally in love with myself, so I won’t beat myself up about it. Instead, I will focus on spending intentionally (no more impulsive purchases!!) and paying close attention to my finances this year.
More Personal Development
One thing I’m really proud of is how I’ve prioritised self-development last year, and it will be a continued running theme for this year as well. I’ve not just evolved as a person but also developed professionally as well thanks to reading books, listening to podcasts and studying part-time. My close friends and colleagues have noticed changes in me, so I am motivated to keep going this year!
Prioritising Life Admin
I feel like I was a bit unorganised with my life so I’m taking matters into my own hand to priories life admin. I’ve heard really good things about Notion so I’m going to start using it this year to plan and organise my life. This includes everything from books I want to read to budgets and planning for a suspected upcoming engagement. You can never be Too organised!
World Domination
Must I elaborate more? I’m going to continue with my attempts to charm and dominate the world with my glowing personality. Duh!
Having a Daily Vitamin Routine
Every year I get older and realise how important health is. When I was young, I would hear older people include ‘health’ in their top 3 wishes and I would be like ??? Like mine would be money, attractiveness blah blah (I was literally 8, ok). Now I will be 28 this year, and taking care of myself inside and out is super important to me. Therefore, I’m going to get regular bloodwork done and have a strong vitamin routine so that I feel and look good.
Investing in High Quality Items
I started investing in expensive but high-quality items towards the end of last year and I think I would like to continue on this journey. I bought a bag from Oroton and it’s such a nice quality piece that really stands the test of time. I literally use it everyday and it’s still holding it shape with no signs of wear and tear. I’m super impressed and will continue to invest in quality and timeless pieces to continue building out my capsule wardrobe.
Texting People When You Think of Them
I’m terrible at keeping in touch with people. My excuse is that I’m ‘too busy’ but being busy is not a flex that anyone should be proud of. So, in 2024, I’m going to TRY to text people straight away, on the spot when I think of them. Hopefully this will foster closer connections with the people I love and let them know that they are important to me.
Exploring My Creativity
During lockdown, I was stuck inside my apartment all day, so I did a lot of creative activities that made me happy and relaxed, even though I am NOT a creative person. I sadly don’t have any artistic talents, but I loved to draw, paint, and learn new things. I stopped doing them for a while and I miss the me back then who took the time to do the things that made her happy. So here is to more paint and sips in 2024!
My Outs:
My Short Temper
Listen, I’m a short girl, and I have a short temper. I do not have the patience for a lot of things, and it is about time I work on it. I should probably go to an anger management class but one thing I am good at, is being self aware. This year, I’m going to work on calming and defusing myself before I get angry over small things that pisses me off and ruins my whole day. It’s just not that serious, Melissa.
The Internet’s Obsession With Glass Skin
I’m DONE. Done with everyone’s obsession over getting the perfect glass skin. It’s exhausting to see so many Tiktoks on how to achieve this and having product fatigue. I’m going outside with pimple patches, and nobody can stop me.
Being Busy
Being Busy is NOT a flex!! Overworking yourself and burning out is not something to be proud of. It’s about working smarter, not harder. I’ve fallen into this trap a few times myself and realised it is not worth it. I don’t know about everyone else but I’m focusing on making my life run like a well-oiled cog machine that is efficient and smooth, so that I have time to focus on things that I want to do.
Me Cramming 10 Photos in 1 Carousel
2024 is the year I stopped maxing out my carousels to fill it with 10 photos. Enough is enough! I’m calling myself out on this because does anyone really go through the whole carousel? I need to keep the mysterious vibes and not photo dump constantly like how I’m word vomiting on this blog post right now.
What are your new year resolutions? Let me know in the comments!
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