2024: THE INS AND OUTS OF THE NEW YEAR
Everyone and their mom has been making a social media post to list the ins and outs of 2024. Some are based on trends and culture, and what the creators think will trend (low slung jeans) or tank (baggy everything) in the coming year. Then there are some things that they plan to make a part of their life (or remove from it) in 2024. While generally I’m not into resolution type things, this year I’m joining in and making a list of ins and outs of 2024. It’s over a week into 2024 and we’re only just now posting, so as usual, we’re fashionably late to this trend.
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INS and OUTS of 2024
OUTS
BIG FASHION
I know baggy is trending (was?), but it just doesn’t work for me.
EVERY THOUGHT on SOCIAL MEDIA
Putting everything on social media isn’t something we should or need to do. Just as we don’t go up to every parent in the school line or to everyone in church or grocery store to state support of cause a or b, state whether we’re pro a or b, social media doesn’t need our every thought. I think maybe this is largely because of influencer culture?
FEAR because its POPULAR
Everywhere I look there is fear peddling no matter who you listen to. I’m weary of it. I’m tired of it. It’s not something I’m going to practice in 2024.
LISTENING to INTERNET PERSONALITIES
So over the big accounts being heralded as experts just because their follower count is high or as if one of these big names saying something justifies that opinion as being truth. Same with celebrities, too.
NEWS
Pretty self explanatory. And yes, this includes everyone.
SCROLLING ENDLESSLY
This ties together all of these “outs,” really. But I think scrolling all of the feeds and all of the headlines feeds into the fear that is everywhere. For 2024, this is something that should be gone.
INS
BOARD GAMES
I used to play games all the time, and in the last four or so months have picked the habit up again. Everything from Clue to Scrabble, and it’s still a good time!
CLASSIC LOOKS
Most trending fashion (cropped and baggy everything) just doesn’t work on me. So I need to remind myself to opt for more classic pieces even if it requires looking a little harder to find.
CREATIVE PURSUITS
Always into the creative pursuits!
DETOX from SCREENS
I talk about my dislike of social media (in a big picture kind of way, there are lots of cool people there) but that’s not what this is. In 2024 I want to detox from screens. This includes computer work and social media. I think I can make a test run work in February where I take a week off from using screens (there’d be one day I’d have to log on to do some work). If I can make it work I think it’ll be so good and help with creative pursuits and rediscovering reading without the noise of what makes a good reader or expert.
LEARNING CONFIDENCE
I’ve changed quite a lot, starting back in November of 2022, in my opinions and mindset. Now it’s just about learning confidence with those changes.
READING
Hoping to rediscover this in 2024 but either way reading is always in.
RESOLUTIONS
If there’s been something you’ve been thinking about or wanting to do, go for it. Be smart and make sure you’re going into it knowing every faucet, but go for it. And if it’s something that isn’t realistic, then learn to be able to let go of the idea. I want resolution on some big things this year because, no matter how they turn out (go forward or move on), life won’t slow down for me to continue to take all the time.
WALKS
I don’t like walking, but since about May of 2023 consistency has been something I’ve done well with. I’ve been walking for a while prior to that, but this year, I’ve continued through winter which I’m hoping means I won’t have such a gap (December – April) before the nicer weather arrives. Even though I don’t think walking visibly helps, it is a good habit.
In closing, what is always “in” is being with people you love; having that afternoon warm drink; laughing and doing something new and fun; enjoying the little things. And most of all, always remembering that there is still joy in life.
What would make your list of ins and outs of 2024? Did you make a list of resolutions? Do you create to-do lists? How do you start the new year? Share all of your thoughts below. Let’s meet up in the comments.
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