I chose a word for myself in 2025: Relax.

If I have a proper resolution this year, it would be to live this word more.

My overthinking mind brings on the anxiety that holds me back in too many important situations. It also causes me to fill nearly all of my free time with work — whether productive or not.

The idea of relaxation can solve both.

Instead of overanalyzing everything that enters my mind, I need to take a breath and relax.

And when I have a bit of free time in the afternoon, I need to accept that sitting on the couch and watching a movie is actually OK.

I am prone to both hyper-productivity and burnout.

This year I want to relax a little, and find the middle ground.