As we transition from the festive chaos of the holidays, it’s that time of year again—New Year’s has arrived. With its parties, resolutions, and fresh starts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While the energy for grand celebrations often eludes me due to post-holiday fatigue, the pressure of New Year’s resolutions is what truly weighs on my mind. The endless cycle of “do better” and “be different” often leads to feelings of inadequacy, especially for those of us navigating the complexities of parenthood.
This year, I’ve decided to flip the script and create a list of things I refuse to care about. The reality is, by prioritizing where I allocate my energy, I can avoid running out of it entirely—a place no one wants to find themselves in.
In pursuit of a more fulfilling year, I’m channeling my inner Marie Kondo—removing the insignificant to make space for the truly meaningful. Here are 25 things I won’t be stressing about this year:
- My children wearing shorts without jackets during the winter chill.
- Judgments from strangers regarding my kids’ attire.
- My son subsisting solely on cereal and fruit for days on end.
- Fashion fads; my current look leans heavily towards comfy athleisure.
- The choices other parents make about feeding their kids. Whether it’s breastfeeding in public or indulging in snacks—it’s none of my concern.
- Social media drama. I fully intend to utilize the “unfollow” feature liberally.
- Celebrity births: the way Kim Kardashian and others navigate motherhood is irrelevant to me.
- My kids binge-watching their favorite shows for hours; it sometimes saves my sanity.
- Whether your child received the latest tech gadgets for the holidays.
- The fact that my child didn’t get any of those items.
- Misbehaving children; it’s a part of growing up.
- Difficult parents; they may just be having a tough day.
- Unnecessary holidays; glitter and goodie bags will not be part of our tradition.
- Raising my voice; I’m not aiming for perfection in parenting.
- My son’s repeated wardrobe choices—Star Wars shirts are a classic.
- Using colorful language in front of my kids—there are worse things.
- My older child teaching the younger one to spell “bad” words—it’s just spelling.
- The deep creases on my forehead that amuse my kids; they seem to multiply.
- My caffeine consumption; survival sometimes means a little extra coffee.
- My kids witnessing my emotional moments; parents have feelings too.
- Crafting an idyllic childhood; it’s the imperfections that make it special.
- Declining invitations to volunteer; I’m prioritizing my well-being.
- Choosing cozy nights in over social outings; sometimes, all I need is a night with my favorite TV characters.
- The pressure to mold my kids into exceptional achievers; kindness is my primary goal.
- The unrealistic expectations to excel as a parent, partner, and friend. This year, I’m reminding myself—and my children—to simply be themselves, the best version they can be.
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In summary, this year is about prioritizing what truly matters and letting go of the insignificant.
Keyphrase: Things I Won’t Care About This Year
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