Summary

New Years resolutions are procrastination of self-improvement. Don't indulge in the blue-pill mindset that they bring with them.

Body

The time of year to decide to make sweeping changes in ones life has come and gone. No doubt many have already noticed an influx of new people at their gym. Some of you will probably also have heard talk around the office about what certain people want to do differently in the upcoming year.

This is all fine and dandy, but I do see a problem with this mindset. Implying that New Years is the time to make changes in ones life implies that all other times are bad to make changes in ones life.

There is a saying regarding planting trees: "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is today."

There is no single magical time to decide to better yourself because the calendar happens to say so. Thinking "I will do it better next year" in November, and then putting off doing whatever you have to do for 2 months is nothing but self-sabotage.

In the end, the desire to improve yourself (and that is after all, why we are all here) has to come from within yourself. You have to set your own goals and strive to accomplish them. It doesn't matter if that means just talking to a girl or going to the gym and doing a single squat or whatever small step that may be.

Conclusion

Do not let society dictate when you should improve yourself. Do not procrastinate self-improvement because of outside influences. In the end, you have to think and decide for yourself what you want to do.