Why You Should Stop Planning New Year’s Resolutions and Start Creating Lasting Habits

I believe it’s time to focus more on consistent action over yearly goals

Joseph N. Aburu
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

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Stop Planning New Year's Resolution
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I began the project I had been planning for years. For more than four years, I constantly put it off before finally taking the first step.

I’m also a full stack web developer, and I’ve been wanting to use my skill to develop a music streaming platform since I’ve been driven with the passion for promoting young artists, especially those on the street who’re yet to get a voice.

For me, the vision is a mega project. Regardless, I’m aware that it’s not going to be easy, but the driving force is so strong, so I kept nurturing the vision.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t start it for all those years, even though I have it written in my new year’s resolutions every year.

In 2024, I almost carried it over into the next year, but then a voice in my head spoke,

“How long is it going to take you to achieve this project? You have procrastinated a lot.”

Sometimes our subconscious mind speaks to us and we only just need to listen and then act.

That was when I had a little moment of reflection. And I saw that pushing the…

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

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Joseph N. Aburu
Joseph N. Aburu

Written by Joseph N. Aburu

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