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title: Resetting Defaults
link: resetting-defaults
published_date: 2025-01-01 00:00
tags: intentions, personal
make_discoverable: false
---
## Intentions for 2025
- Build upon existing habits to make them the default behaviour.
- Maintain habits/hobbies/projects to reach critical thresholds.
- Design my environment to encourage desired behaviour.
- Carry around e-reader to read more books.
- Be an active consumer and creator.
- Reduce discretionary spending.
- Wait at least 30 days before purchasing discretionary wants.
- Consult budget before buying anything.
- Builds anticipation. Allows consideration. Exercises patience.
- Strive to reach zero stash/backlog!
- Use what I have rather than buying something new and shiny.
- Play through existing games in my library.
- Read books
- Be mindful of mindlessly wasting time.
## Why?
- To increase financial security and flexibility.
- To prioritize savings and investing.
- To enjoy and use what I already have.
- To detox myself from instant gratification.
## Previous Intentions
- 2024 - Shifting Priorities
- 2023 - Mindfulness
- 2022 - Building Confidence
- 2021 - Personal Finance
- 2020 - Metamorphosis