I mean, after the past two years, how are we supposed to feel as we enter 2022?  For those of us who are single and dating during a pandemic, newly separated or maybe divorced for years, approaching this new year can seem extra challenging and overwhelming.  For me, I feel clueless and at a loss but I'm entering this year cautiously optimistic. 

In this episode, I begin by discussing  a Reece Witherspoon/Ina Garten Instagram Post that has actually gone viral since I recorded. It's a great example of exactly how I'm feeling as we embark on 2022. On one hand, I like the idea of setting goals and creating new hablts (a la Reece Witherspoon).  On the other hand, I find comfort in savoring guilty pleasures and overindulging just a bit longer (a la Ina Garten).  

I discuss the dichotomy of these two different approaches to New Years resolutions.  I don't think there is a "right" way to feel or plan for our year ahead. You do you. Grant yourself some grace. If you're already a goal setting high achiever don't pile on too much.  If you need a kick in the pants, set some goals! Do what serves you best! I provide some ideas such as:

• Choosing a Word or Theme for the Year
• Using word/journal prompts from Pinterest/blogs to set  Personal &/or Dating Goals OR If you'd rather not, you can just use them as a type of Mad Libs game to play with your friends :)
• Small daily habits to reward ourselves and to help us to stay optimistic and perservere 

Whatever approach you're taking in planning ahead for the new year, I hope you'll take it easy on yourself and have some fun with it. Even though life is hard and unpredictable, I think it is such a  beautiful journey when we focus on the good and laugh together along the way. Cheers to great adventure in 2022 !

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