The never-ending New Year’s resolution 永无止境的新年计划

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Editor's letter

Happy New Year!

I am vacationing with my family and (still) deciding whether to set resolutions.

You see, resolutions never stick with me beyond a month (yes, it's them, not me).‍‍‍

Having realistic, atomic-sized resolutions that celebrate small wins might help instead.‍

Whether you're a resolution type or not, let's resolve to be a tiny bit better—that sounds like something we can all try.

Author Lyn She-Wu lists her 2025 resolutions and reports her progress on the second day in...

Welcome to a fresh new chapter!

Happy 2025 from Queenstown, New Zealand!

Eve Wee-Ang‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

eve.weeang@shfamily.com‍‍

Lyn She-Wu:

New Year’s resolutions—what a funny tradition, right?

Every year, as the clock strikes midnight, we make big promises to ourselves, usually after a few glasses of margaritas and a lot of optimism.

Photo by Lyn She-Wu

I always go big with my goals: walk more than 5,000 steps a day (it’s supposed to be 10,000, but I want to achieve my goals), worry less, drink more water, get healthier, lose 5 kg, be nicer to people, create more happy moments, and enjoy life more.

It’s a full-on checklist covering everything from getting fit to keeping my mind clear, all bundled up in the idea of strength.

I will plough through it strong for 2025, making myself an Olympian and a Gold Medalist in resolution failure. Photo by Lyn She-Wu

But just like some cheesy romantic comedy, I find myself back at square one every year, with one major twist—nothing changes.

Over the past five years, I’ve made this resolution routine.

If not-sticking-to-my-plans were an Olympic sport, I’d be a gold medallist.

Goal #1: Walk More Than 5,000 Steps a Day

I start January with all the motivation in the world.

On January 1st, I throw on my snow boots, chug down an energizing cup of coffee, and head out the door like a fitness expert ready to tackle the snowy outdoors.

But reality hits fast.

It’s freezing, and even though my Apple Watch is cheering me on, I feel like I’ve just run a marathon by making it outside.

Yay! I hit all the Goals! Keep Going! Photo by Lyn She-Wu

When I finally hit 5,000 steps, I’m already munching on a big bowl of ramen.

What’s the point of walking if I drown it in carbs?

Too hungry for my goals and I NEED the JUMBO-size Ramen. Photo by Lyn She-Wu

As the week rolls on, I hit those days when my step count plummets so low that my fitness tracker might as well be on vacation.

Less than 50 steps?

Photo by Lyn She-Wu

Oh yeah, that happened.

Not because I’m lazy but because my health throws me for a loop, and sometimes, just getting out of bed feels like a major win.

Yet, even on my toughest days, I boast about the little steps I manage to take.

It’s not just about hitting that 5,000; it’s about showing up, no matter how small the steps.

Goal #2: Think Less

This one sounds nice, right?

Just think less and chill out more.

But my brain is like a hamster on a caffeine high, running in circles.

At first, I try to calm my thoughts and shove “enlightenment” into my head like a mantra, feeling somewhat accomplished.

But soon, I’ll be back to stressing about not meeting my step goal, the endless emails, looming deadlines, and the chaos of kids needing help with their projects every night.

I haven’t figured out how to forget to think yet, but I’ll give it another shot next year, hoping for a miracle.

Spoiler alert: it never happens.

If I can lay down and just let it snow….Photo by Lyn She-Wu

Goal #3: Drink More (Water, obviously)

“Drink more!” my resolution says, and I’m like, “Sure, I can do that.”

I fill my one-litre water bottle and sip away as if prepping for a hydration championship.

But somehow, between 300ml and 600ml, I convince myself I’ve hit my daily quota.

Why bother with more water when my coffee intake is looking sharp?

Water seems something for the truly dedicated, but I’m too busy daydreaming about my next snack or thinking about another nap.

By the weekend, my water bottle is a dusty reminder of my abandoned goals sitting on my desk.

Better luck next year.

The bubbles make the day complete! Followed by the same self-care glass of H20!

Photo by Lyn She-Wu

And then there’s the bubbles.

Yep, that feels justified after a day of battling resolutions.

Some days, I pour myself a glass (or two) to unwind.

After all the effort, I deserve a little indulgence, right?

And, of course, I gulp down some water afterwards because balance is key.

So, it’s a little sip of wine followed by a gulp of H2O—“self-care.”

Goal #4: Get Healthier and Lose 5 kg

This resolution is a classic—I say, “I’m going to lose 5kg every year!”

And I start with the best intentions, swapping fries for veggies and convincing my scale that this is finally the year.

But then temptation pops up in the form of a comforting bowl of ramen, and I’m like, “Another jumbo bowl can’t hurt, right?”

Photo by Lyn She-Wu

Before long, my 5kg target turns into a 1kg gain, and I’m left telling myself I’ll give it another shot next January.

Healthier?

Well, at least I’ve had my fill, thanks to all those carbs.

Goal #5 Speak Nicer

I genuinely look forward to this resolution each year.

I tell myself, “This year, I’ll be kinder with my words, with fewer snarky comments.”

For the first few days, I’m nailing it.

“You look awesome today!” I say to my son.

“That’s a unique viewpoint,” I tell my husband.

I gently guilt everyone with my kind words about how cool they will look in these family pictures to ring in the new year! Photo by Lyn She-Wu

But by January 2nd, my patience runs thin.

“Why does everyone leave their junk everywhere in the house?” I grumble under my breath, clearly lacking in kindness.

Me, myself, and resolutions in my cold head. Photo by Lyn She-Wu

Speaking nicer is a work in progress, but I keep it on my list in case of a lightbulb moment.

After all, it’s all about trying to set good intentions.

To anyone reading this…. I hope you have a great 2025 start like mine!

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Chinese translation & Layout: Yan Yan

Illustrator: Ang Rei. Proofread: Eve Wee-Ang & Darias Fang

编辑寄语：

新年快乐！

我目前正在和家人一起度假，仍在考虑是否要制定新年计划。

要知道，我的新年计划从来都坚持不过一个月（没错，是计划的问题，不是我的问题）。

我在想，制定一些切合实际的、小而具体的、注重点滴收获的计划，或许反而会有所帮助。

‍‍无论你是否有制定计划的习惯，让我们下定决心让自己变得更好一点——这听起来像是我们所有人都可以尝试去做的事。

作者Lyn She-Wu列‍‍出了她的2025年计划，并在第二天汇报了进展情况……

欢迎开启全新的篇章！

来自新西兰皇后镇2025年的诚挚祝福！

汪黄美玲

eve.weeang@shfamily.com

Lyn She-Wu:

新年计划——多么有意思的一个传统啊，对吧？

每年，当午夜钟声敲响的时候，我们总会对自己许下宏大的计划，而通常在这之前，我们已经喝了几杯玛格丽特酒，满怀着乐观的情绪。

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

我给自己定的目标总是很大：每天步行超过5000步（本来应该是10000步的，但我想确保能实现目标），少些忧虑，多喝水，变得更健康，减掉5公斤体重，对人更友善，创造更多快乐的时光，更尽情地享受生活。

这是一份非常详尽的新年计划清单，涵盖了从强身健体到保持头脑清醒的方方面面，所有这些都被囊括在让自己变得更强大这一理念之中。

在2025年，我会努力坚持下去，尽管可能会在实现新年计划这件事上遭遇失败，让自己成为一个屡战屡败的“奥运选手”，甚至是这方面的“金牌得主”。照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

但就像某些老套的浪漫喜剧一样，我每年都会回到原点，而且有一个重大的转折——一切毫无变化。

在过去的五年里，我一直重复着这种制定计划又做不到的惯例。

如果不坚持计划能成为一项奥运项目的话，我肯定能拿金牌。

目标#1：每天步行超过5000步

一月伊始，我怀着十足的干劲。

1月1日那天，我穿上雪地靴，猛灌下一杯提神的咖啡，然后像个准备征服冰雪户外的健身专家一样出门了。

但现实很快给了我一击。

天气实在是太冷了，尽管我的苹果手表在给我加油鼓劲，可我感觉光是走到户外就像刚跑完一场马拉松似的。

yeah！我达成了所有目标！继续加油！

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

当我终于走完5000步的时候，我已经在吃着一大碗拉面了。

如果我用碳水化合物把消耗的热量又补回来了，那走路还有什么意义呢？

我太渴望达成目标了，现在急需一碗超大份拉面。照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

随着一周时间慢慢过去，我迎来了步数骤降的日子，低到我的健身追踪器简直就像也在休假一样。

还不到50步？

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

哦，没错，这种情况确实发生了。

倒不是因为我懒，而是我的健康状况给我来了个下马威，有时候，光是能起床感觉就像是一场重大胜利了。

不过，即便在我最艰难的日子里，我也会为自己设法迈出的那几步小碎步而感到自豪。

重要的不只是达到那5000步的目标，而是不管迈出的步子有多小，都要去行动。

目标#2：少想些事儿

这个目标听起来挺不错的，对吧？

就是少想点事儿，多放松放松。

但我的大脑就像一只喝了高浓度咖啡的仓鼠，不停地转圈圈。

起初，我试着让自己的思绪平静下来，像念咒语一样把“ enlightenment（开悟、启迪）”这个词往脑袋里塞，还感觉挺有成就感的。

但很快我就又开始为没达到步数目标、没完没了的电子邮件、迫在眉睫的截止日期以及每晚孩子们做项目时需的帮助，因为这些乱糟糟的事儿我开始感到压力了。

我还没弄明白怎么才能做到不去想事儿呢，但明年我会再试一次，期待能出现奇迹。

稍微剧透一下：奇迹从来都不会发生。

如果我能躺下来，那就任由雪花飘落吧......

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

目标#3：多喝水（显然是指水啦）

我的计划写着“多喝水！”，而我心里想着：“简单啊，这我能做到。”

我把一升容量的水壶装满水，然后小口喝着，就好像在为一场补水大赛做准备似的。

但不知怎的，喝到300毫升到600毫升之间时，我就说服自己已经达到每日饮水量了。

既然我咖啡摄入量挺可观的，那何必再多喝水呢？

喝水似乎是那些真正有毅力的人才会坚持做的事，而我正忙着幻想下一顿零食或者琢磨再打个盹呢。

到了周末，我放在桌上的水壶落满灰尘，成了那些被我抛诸脑后的目标的一个无声提醒。

但愿明年运气能好点吧。

气泡饮品让这一天变得完整！接着再来一杯同样属于“自我关爱”的水！

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

然后还有气泡饮品呢。

没错，在与那些计划“搏斗”了一天之后，感觉喝点气泡饮品挺合理的。

有些日子，我会给自己倒上一杯（或者两杯）来放松放松。

在付出了那么多努力之后，我理应小小地放纵一下，对吧？

当然了，之后我也会大口喝点水，因为保持平衡很关键嘛。

所以，就是抿一小口酒，再灌一大口水——这就是“自我关爱”呀。

目标#4：变得更健康并减掉5公斤

体重这个计划很经典——我每年都会说：“我要减掉5公斤！”

一开始我满怀壮志，把薯条换成蔬菜，还试图让体重秤相信今年终于能减重成功了。

但紧接着，一碗令人慰藉的拉面以诱惑的姿态出现了，然后我就想：“再吃一大碗也没什么大碍，对吧？”

照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

没过多久，我那减掉5公斤的目标，现实是变成了体重增加1公斤，我只能安慰自己明年1月再试一次了。

更健康了吗？

嗯，至少我吃得挺满足的，多亏了那些碳水化合物呀，真让人感到幸福和满足！

目标#5：说话更友善

每年我都真心期待这个计划。

我告诉自己：“今年，我说话会更和善，少一些尖酸刻薄的评论。”

在刚开始的几天里，我做得挺不错的。

我对儿子说：“你今天看起来棒极了！”

我对丈夫说：“那是个很独特的观点呢。”

我用温和友善的话语，略带“愧疚诱导”地跟大家说，在这些全家福照片里他们看起来会有多酷，以此来迎接新年呢！照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

但到了1月2日，我的耐心就耗尽了。

“为什么家里的每个人都把垃圾扔得到处都是？”我压低声音抱怨着，显然没做到友善待人。

我，我自己，还有那些存在于我冷静头脑中的计划。照片来自：Lyn She-Wu

说话更友善这件事仍在努力改进当中，但我还是把它留在我的计划清单里，期待哪天能突然开窍。

毕竟，关键就在于努力心怀美好意愿嘛。

致读到这篇文章的各位……希望你们能像我一样，在2025年有个美好的开端！

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