New Year, New You: Expectations v Reality & How to Bridge the Gap
"SKY for New Year's card" by skyseeker is licensed under CC BY 2.0. The bells have come and gone, the party glasses gleam in the fading light, and a brand-new year stretches before us like a blank canvas. It's a time for hope, for fresh starts, for whispered mantras of "New year, New me!" But let's be honest, those shiny expectations often come face-to-face with the messy reality of daily life, leaving us feeling deflated and defeated before February even arrives. Here could be some of mine: Expectation: Waking up energized, sprinting to the gym, fuelled by quinoa (why do I always pronounce this kwi-no-a) power bowls and inspirational podcasts. Reality: Snoozing till the last possible second, fuelled by leftover mince pies and the lingering guilt of last night's pie and mash. Expectation: Cultivating zen-like serenity, radiating gratitude and radiating calmness in response to life's everyday annoyances. Reality: Snapping at the baris