As the sun sets on 2022, I am reviewing my list of 55 things I want to accomplish over the next 55 months. Some of those things have been easy, like #11 – saving $55/week. After I set up the account and the auto-transfer I can forget about it, it just happens, no effort required. Some of the things I listed are done, like starting this blog, and listing 55 things for which I am grateful.

But some of those things are hard, like losing 1.5 lbs/week, walking 55 minutes/week, and drinking 55 glasses of water/week. The things that I have the most control over, the things that will have the biggest impact on my health and mental wellbeing are those habits that I am struggling to master. Why?

“Look outside and you will see yourself. Look inside and you will find yourself.” — Drew Gerald

This simple quote explains the importance of self-introspection. Finding yourself is the basis for any improvement. You need to know where you are, who you are, what you are, how you are, and most importantly, why you are*

In 2023, may I never stop asking myself the important questions, and may I never stop listening to my own answers.

*9 Rare and Powerful Quotes About the Importance of Self Awareness