This year is almost over, and I am excited about it.
2025 had some bad surprises for me, and I have been very unhappy at times, especially around the middle of the year.
However, looking back now, despite the negative stuff that happened, the year itself is going to end as a net positive: I feel like I have grown a lot, and had many good experiences.
Yesterday I spent some time doing my end of year recap: I read my journal and notes, and prepared my note taking apps and journals for the next year.
I keep telling myself that I would really like to journal more consistently, and then I never actually do it.
This is a shame, as reading my old journal entries is really useful to appreciate how much I have grown, remember what I accomplished, and understand myself better.
Journaling more consistently will be a goal for next year.
Today I did laundry, did some shopping with my mother, put up my Christmas tree, wrapped most of the presents, and cooked two nice meals for myself.
I feel quite tired now, but also happy with how my day went.
I have a backlog of messages to respond to, and I want to continue chipping away at my personal projects, so I am looking forward to tomorrow.
It feels so good to be able to say I am actually looking forward to the next day! I have not felt that way in a long time.
I am glad I did take some notes over the past year, as reading them absolutely helped appreciating my life more.
I know that healing isn't linear, and I expect that my mood will be low again at times in the future, but at least today I do feel better.
Before the end of the Year I think I will write a bit more of a detailed recap, as well as some notes about my goals.
I am not a fan of "New Year resolutions", but I like to have structure, and the end of the year / start of a new year is a good moment for me to assess where I am, check what my direction is, and course correct if it is needed.
Writing goals down is a really good way for me to keep track of what I have accomplished and celebrate it, as well as to note lose myself and to remember who I am and who I want to be.
Time to make some chamomile tea and wind down for the evening!
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