Like I’d waste a perfectly reusable blog title. Might be a new year, but I’m still bringing the same sparkle. Still don’t believe in New Years resolutions. Still don’t set any new year goals.
A few months back I did start this whole year of yes business, but as a self proclaimed control freak, I’m making it a year of maybe.
Sounds kind of lazy right? For someone who says no a lot, it’s a big step.
Most of the time, I’ve got this whole plan and I don’t like to deter from the plan.
And then I took my new job, which was certainly not part of the plan. So far, it’s turned out pretty damn good.
Its encouraged me to say yes more - or at least a strong maybe.
Online dating? Went on a date or 5. Wild NYE night with a fancy table and the sequin dress? See ya there SF! Volunteer for the extra project at work? Halfsies.
Heres the thing - I don’t really think you can do it all and be it all. But I think you can dip your toe outside the comfort zone and test things out.
Best pro tip? You don’t have to wait for the new year to do so. WILD AINT IT?
If you’re like me and sort of into living a bit in control and responsibly - and not financially able to just say fuck it all and move to Europe, get you on the year of maybe.
Not ready to travel solo? Cool, do a big international trip with a friend. Not looking to eat a live cricket? Try sushi. Wanted to shave your head but it’s not 2007 and you’re not Britney? Get a bob.
There’s lots of in between activities that are liberating and give you growth without doing the full move to Bali and open a yoga retreat. It doesn’t even have to be a year of anything. Try a month. Try a week. Try whatever makes you feel a little liberated without scaring you into complete paralyzing fear.
The one time I thought I could say yolo, year of yes, get over my fear - I ended up jumping into the open ocean and directly on top of a shark. Sure, nobody died but at no point did that encourage me to year of yes the rest of my life. It got me to say year of maybe but let me check the water first.
I’m also 33, so I’d like to live this whole maybe lifestyle in large part because I want to live dangerously while still having a divsersified retirement portfolio. Like hell yea let’s go on that trip but hell no I’m not paying that last minute flight rate.
Every year is a new opportunity to be you. Or so they say. For me, every moment is a new opportunity to grow. And every New Year’s Eve? That’s just another opportunity to sparkle brighter than the year of last.
Happy New Year Sequins. I hope your night is everything you ever dreamed of xo