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| title | link | published_date | tags | make_discoverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resetting Defaults | resetting-defaults | 2025-01-01 00:00 | intentions, personal | 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.
- Consult budget before buying anything.
- To reduce discretionary spending.
- Wait at least 30 days before purchasing discretionary wants.
- To reduce impulse spending.
- Builds anticipation. Allows consideration. Exercises patience.
- Strive to reach zero stash/backlog.
- Use what I have rather than buying something new and shiny.
- I have SABLE levels of stationery which I should use up instead of looking to add to my stash.
- SABLE = Stash acquisition beyond life expectancy.
- Play through existing games in my backlog.
- Read through unread books on my selves.
- 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