Starting a new year comes with changes and resolutions. If you haven’t already taken the time to set up a few resolutions for 2022, I highly recommend setting up some professional and personal resolutions that relate to improving your mental and physical health.
Here are some resolutions I set for this year:
- Take life slower and more consciously by enjoying the little moments as they come along throughout the day.
- Be more conscientious in my consumption, specifically what I watch or listen to and acknowledging how that impacts my mental health.
- Capture more memories including using photography, journaling, and making art.
When I made these resolutions, I made them broad enough to be able to adapt to lifestyle changes throughout the year, but also specific enough to drive my daily choices. Each day, I’ve spent the quiet morning making a fresh cup of coffee before work, waved to my neighbors and office mates, and taken the long way to work to enjoy the city, Harrisonburg, I love. I’ve also translated these resolutions to my career by reading articles about the latest trends in architecture and documenting what tasks I accomplish during the day to help retain what I’ve learned on projects. After a few weeks, I’ve felt a difference in my daily routines; I was more motivated and had a clearer head throughout the day.
As we now move through February and closer to March, it’s important to follow through with the resolutions we made at the beginning of the year. Revisiting your list and documenting the progress you’ve made is a good way to stay motivated to reach your intended results. To take it one step further, share your progress with others! You may find shared goals and can work together in following through to reach said results. I’ve shared my 2022 resolutions with you all, so feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or over email to share your resolutions for the year. As Associate Director, my mission is to help our members grow and succeed in their careers as future architects, so let me know what AIA Virginia and I can do to help you.
As always, I’m here for you.
Caitlin Morgan, Associate AIA
Associate Director, AIA Virginia Board of Directors
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