Life’s rich tapestry

Why do we have resolutions?

Historically, the first recorded people to set new year pledges (later to become known as resolutions) are the Ancient Babylonians some 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians are also the first civilisation to hold recorded celebrations in honour of the new year. – Google

And my version is to motivate ourselves but for me they never last… A couple of weeks at most. I am never good with sticking to something, I am never good with routine.

My goals usually consist of going to the gym (I think like many others). To eat healthier, drink less booze, to have more of a positive attitude, to be bloody happy! One year was to avoid op shopping (I was addicted to buying things I didn’t need, my excuse it was going to a good cause) But really just hurting myself having no money! I was surprised it lasted 4 months, probably the longest I ever stuck at something.

My goal for 2023 is to work less this year. Ha! I have already broken it, yes I am a workaholic, I live and breathe work. I live in Queenstown New Zealand and many of you may or may not know there is a massive staff shortage. Only been here 5 months, actually feels like years because of my excessive hours. And also knowing too much in a job can be a dangerous game, the employer always expecting you to do everything. So yes my goal is to not be a pushover and put my foot down for my rights.

I work a lot maybe I guess trying to escape my personal life. Probably why I am still single at 33 or just unlucky. But as always constantly questioning myself, is it worth it, why am I doing it, why am I here but I know why I am here? The mind goes into overdrive when I am alone to think, as to why I said I work nonstop.

I am here to get rid of the black hole of debt and to save for a house because it is so easy to get a house these days…not! Yes, I have KiwiSaver but doing it on your own is hard yakka, not impossible but it is tough trying to purchase a home from one wage. But got to have a goal right!

Work, work, work as Rihanna song goes – the moral of Holly’s story is to cut back on my hours and just do it. What is the worst that can happen? Mind over matter, is it going to matter in 5 years? I want to take up sports and hobbies, what I used to do when I lived in Palmerston North. Had something every night to go to and do and felt fulfilled.

Work will always be there no matter what. There is only one of me and I am pretty important!