Dear readers,
maybe I should start with sharing that I actually don't believe in New Year's resolutions. They come from a place of lack, guilt and scarcity. Instead, I believe in dream envisioning and strategic planning.
For 2024, I have some personal and professional goals as well as hopes for this world to become a better, more empathetic place.
Goal no. 1: GO BACK TO THE ROOTS
Right after my high-school graduation, I decided to leave Slovakia - my home country, and explore the world. As much as I do not regret this decision, it comes with a lot of sacrifice too. I don't get to see my family and friends as often as I would like to, even though new technological innovations have made it definitely easier.
This year, the top priority of my list is to see the people closest to me more often, and perhaps keep exploring the world, but this time together.
Goal no. 2: GROWTH & LOOKING FORWARD
In January 2023, I jumped with straight feet into a long-brewing dream of mine - etiquette coaching. Little did I know how much engagement and wonderful feedback this will bring me in just a year. In the new year, I wish to build on what has been started, extend my etiquette certification in other spheres and launch new etiquette projects (psst! I cannot say more yet :-))
Goal no. 3: HEALTH AS THE KEY
Having a mom who is a yoga teacher, healthy practices are not foreign to me. However, we sometimes tend to fall back into our old, unhealthy habits and not choose what is best for us (guilty!). In 2024, I wish to listen to my body and mind more and act accordingly, even if that means saying no to another thing.
Dear readers, the upcoming year will be a leap year which means one more day for dream building. I hope your 2024 will be the time when your dreams turn to action, because after all, Rome wasn't built in a day, but in 366 days maybe :-).
Happy New Year!
Yours sincerely,
Katarina