Leaving 2023 Behind

As I think about the new year, here are some of the things I’m definitely leaving behind in 2023.

  • Eating kale – I’m not a fan.
  • The doctor who encourages me to eat more kale.

  • Buying presents at the last minute.
  • Wrapping presents because I’m terrible at it.

  • Purchasing new books that receive a lot of publicity and undeserved hype.
  • Reading novels set during World War II.
  • Depending on Goodreads for book reviews.

  • Facebook reels – a waste of precious time.
  • Doom scrolling – too upsetting

  • Email subscriptions I no longer read
  • Twitter/X

  • Imposter syndrome
  • Overthinking things

  • Binge-watching reality TV shows
  • Listening to the local news before bedtime.

What are you leaving behind in 2023?

XO,

Elisa

2 comments on Leaving 2023 Behind

  1. Tamara
    January 4, 2024 at 4:09 am (12 months ago)

    Elisa, your list – especially the first bullet point, kale – made me laugh out loud. Excellent decision!
    What I would like to leave behind is my thriving to please everybody else but myself. Also I want to drop the being upset about things I can’t change. Like idiots on the freeway.

  2. Karen
    January 3, 2024 at 10:44 pm (12 months ago)

    I think this is an excellent list of things to leave behind. I had to chuckle at the doctor who encourages you to eat more kale. I think giving up watching the news at any time of day is a good practice. Great list!