I thought some new years resolutions would be a lightweight way to relaunch my personal site and blog.

I'm a big fan of resolutions and, in the past few years, they've been a great way to build lasting habits. Following a long hiatus from reading, a 2022 resolution to read a book every month got me back into casual reading. I'm reading more now than ever and it's my preferred way to pass the time on my commute and to get ready for a good night's rest. Not surprisingly, my 2026 resolutions include a reading-specific goal.

2026 resolutions

Read primarily classic novels

In 2025, I read Demon Copperhead a modern American take on the novel David Copperfield. Well, that got me into reading David Copperfield in 2026 and led me to set this resolution. I've also nearly finished Wuthering Heights, which bucked my expectations: It's far more a horror drama than a romantic novel. The best part is that many classics are free on Kindle, which has been my preferred way to read lately and has helped me to more quickly finish books

Write 2 songs

I've had an on-again-off-again relationship with music my entire life. At best, I'm a music appreciator. But it's been a fleeting goal of mine to get back in touch with my creativity after being heavily focused on my career for years now. This year I'd like to write two new songs, lyrics and all!

Average ~2 hours of phone screentime per week

Short-circuitingt the urge to pick up my phone is the first step in being present when I'm at home, out for a walk or at work. This is easier some days than others! So I'd like to formalize it as a new years resolution and set a concrete goal that I can measure with Apple's screentime feature.