*Plays Nicki Minaj Moment for Life*

Moment For Life by Nicki Minaj is actually one of my top 5 feel good songs. Maybe just top five songs. Period. 

New years are always super reflective for me. It's a fresh start. Yes, I know there is the "Start today", "Don't wait for the new year to make change" blah blah blah. I like milestones... so move.  There is something about a fresh slate that is so motivating to me. 

Plus, it's my birthday (that countdown is 11 days away) and I think about not only the new year but the new age. As I move deeper in to my 30's (32 to be exact - my Shaq year), how can I not be reflective. DAWG, IT'S 32. I'm a whole ass adult. I pay bills, and have responsibilities, some of which require other human lives, and if that doesn't give you pause, I don't know what will.

But, I think we put too much pressure on the new year as well - I know. I make no sense. But seriously... we give ourself a day to basically turn into someone that is completely different from who we currently are. I'm all for being our best authentic selves but I can't get jiggy with torturing ourselves because we feel we aren't good enough. That we aren't deserving of pleasures. This is why I don't make resolutions. Definition of resolution: "a firm decision to do or not to do something" or "the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter". That don't sound aggressive as shit?. That's why instead, I make goals.  That way I am currently working actively to improve myself instead of feeling like I'm behind on achieving. This year, take some time and think of the things you really want to manifest, and positively work towards them.

And, if you don't do anything else, make the goal to love yourself unconditionally. Once that happens, everything falls into place.