A new year always feels like a new fresh page. But instead of adding more unreachable or unreasonable goals, more, and more noise, I'm thinking about what I want to release. The things that feel heavy on my heart.
Stripping away the tinsel, what do I really want to carry with me?
Well the first thing I'm really letting go of is the idea of perfectionism.
For so long I felt the need to do or get everything right, My looks, the way I speak, my interactions with people, how I showed up in life. I started having this idea of perfection late last year and was trying really hard to like change the way I am to fit the idea of worlds perfection. But really perfectionism whispers that nothing is ever enough. It keeps you restless, always adjusting, doubting and comparing. And that actually leads to the next thing I'm releasing too, Comparing myself to others.
Comparison is one of the fastest ways to lose your joy. I started to see other girls who were really pretty, and I even started to hat myself, my skin colour and the way I do things differently.
But really, there will always be someone who looks better, there will be people who looks like they are doing more. But I've come to realise , theirs journey isn't mine. So minimalism is helping me to learn contentment, to be proud of my looks, and to understand that life is no competition. So I'm growing at my.own pace, In my own way.
So yeah, I choose to gently lay those burdens down. To strip away those layers of pressure and expectations and to just keep the things that truly matters to me.
So I'm choosing to keep simplicity, a life that feels lighter, fewer distractions and less noise. Know what I invest my time and energy into.
I also want to prioritisepeace, protecting my mind and heart. Choosing calm over chaos and knowing it's really ok to breath, step back and rest.
Also keeping meaningful relationships, yes I want to improve my social and interaction skills but I also want to be careful of the people I hang out with. I want to associate with people who bring value, warmth, kindness and love to my life. Also I want to let go of connections that drain me.
Minimalism isn't just about having fewer things, it really has to do with carrying less weight inside. So this year I'm choosing soft life over pressure, and contentment over comparison.
I want to live in a way that what remains is a quieter and true version of life. And that is enough for me
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