It’s January 2025. So, it’s that time of year when everyone seems determined to be a new, better version of themselves. Rather than jumping on the healthy eating, gym-going, detoxing bandwagon (let’s face it, I love pizza, comfort and booze too much), I’ve decided to opt for something a little different.
2025 is going to be the year of the nerd.
2024 was devoted to healing. I focussed on fixing the broken parts of me that needed healing. This helped me to process trauma and move on from the past. I spent a lot of time in therapy, and learnt to enjoy doing things by myself again. I also cautiously returned to my blog and social media. As the year went on, I started taking on more work and stretching my creative legs with new projects.
I wanted to build on the things I’d achieved in 2024 but wasn’t sure how. In the end, I decided it was time to embrace the sides of me that I often try to hide.
The truth is I am, basically, a giant nerd. I love history and Lego and books and Pokemon and crafts.
So, as well as carrying on with the things I loved from last year, I’m going to stop making excuses for why I can’t embrace my nerdier interests and I’m going to start talking about them more.
How will it work?
Essentially, I’m going to stop saying no to myself or telling myself that I shouldn’t do things because I’m “too old” or “people would judge”. If I enjoy something, then I should do it. It’s that simple.
To start off the year properly, I treated myself to some new Lego sets in the sales and rediscovered how much I enjoy diamond art by spending an evening making Pokemon pictures to put in my son’s bedroom. I also started making plans to convert my study into a games room so that I can display my Lego models properly.
There are other things I’d like to accomplish in 2025, so it’s not all about hobbies and fun. I’ve got a book I want to finish writing (possibly two) and I want to carry on rebuilding my freelancing work or find some in-office work with an agency.
I also want to take the children on holiday again. They’ve asked to go abroad this year, which both terrifies and excites me in equal measure. I’d also like to try and socialise more. It’s been a year since I relocated and I still don’t know anyone. So, I will need to get out of my comfort zone a bit more and perhaps try some groups or activities (any tips for making friends are welcome!).
So why am I sharing this?
I guess the point is to say that it’s ok if your New Year’s Resolutions don’t involve being a whole new version of yourself. Sometimes, a resolution can just be a desire to be a more authentic version of yourself. It’s ok to embrace your inner child.
What do you hope to achieve in 2025?