The one thing I will do differently in 2022 is making time for exercise on a regular basis. This encompasses so much because when I exercise, it reduces my depression. It is an act of self-kindness and self-compassion. Also, it is putting myself first.
I started out well in 2021, but then it devolved into thinking about other people and their needs instead of focusing on my own. Many people mistakenly believe that a focus on the self is selfish, but it is actually essential. If we don't take care of ourselves, we will have nothing to give others.
Imagine if we never plugged in our cell phones. The battery would quickly wear out and then we could get no use from them. Similarly, if we don't recharge our own batteries by taking care of our minds and bodies, we will not be able to be of use.
That is why exercising four to six times per week is my primary goal for 2022. Recharging my batteries.