#there are crazy space age ones but they've also got options for less than $200

[operahousebookworm]

As the new year approaches and people start talking about resolutions, I urge you to meet yourself where you are. Especially for people who are ND, disabled/ill, or otherwise struggling. The arbitrary reset button of January 1 offers a great opportunity for problem solving, but not if you're hoping to just become a completely different person.

So if you're not the kind of person who enjoys going to the gym, resolving to go more is not gonna work. Instead, if you want to be more active, things like signing up for that ballet class you've always wanted to do, taking time once every week or two to find a new and interesting place to walk around, or even just resolving to get up from your chair once every hour are all legit tactics.

And sometimes that looks like finding different ways to solve a problem. If you struggle to remember to clean the litter box, sure, you could remind yourself more sternly or find different ways to remind yourself or just feel that much more ashamed when you inevitably forget. OR you could resolve that you're gonna save up for one of those self-cleaning litter boxes so you can take that chore off your mental plate.

Just, be gentle with yourself. This new year, rather than trying to move closer to some imagined standard lifestyle, look for ways to make the life you've got a little easier, a little more enjoyable. Take small steps, avoid shaming, and make it fun.

And remember, resolving this year to just accept your life as it is and find peace with that is a valid option too.