Building Sustainable Habits

The leisurely days in Chiang Mai felt like a dream.

 

But as soon as I returned to Korea, the resolutions I made there crumbled in the face of reality. Back in my familiar routine, there were still countless tasks to handle and thoughts to process. My time in Chiang Mai now feels like a fleeting dream. Even so, the last week I spent in Chiang Mai, reflecting on each day and writing about it, remains a valuable and joyful memory. That’s why I’ve decided to make this habit sustainable, even back in Korea.

 

As I grow older, I find myself truly understanding the sentiment that time flies faster with each passing year.

I ask myself : have I grown compared to the beginning of this year? To be honest, I feel like I’ve been standing still. Most of the goals I wanted to achieve required consistency, but I wasn’t consistent enough.

 

Improving my work skills and enhancing my language proficiency both depend on consistent effort. Despite knowing this, every year around this time, I find myself making the same resolution: “I’ll do better next year.”

But this time, I want to take even a small step toward putting that resolution into action.

I’ve decided to check in with myself at least once a month, stacking up small successes and gradually extending the duration of my habits. Instead of obsessing over short-term changes, I want to focus on becoming someone who steadily moves forward.

 

I hope this post marks the first step in maintaining my consistency. Sustainable growth starts with small habits.

The Huge Christmas Tree