Manage Your Expectations

A new Bengali year is upon us. An imminent new year usually triggers this phenomenon called “resolution”, e.g. “I'll stop napping in Economics class”, “I'll stop eating for 3”, “I'll move out of this friend zone” etc. These resolutions usually fail miserably, causing heartbreaks and then people blame the year; cue the “This has been a horrible year for me” soundtrack. 

STOP. Don't blame the year. The year is just living its life, going about its way. What you need to do is manage your expectations. Instead of deciding to drop the weight equivalent to that of a regular human child, start small and gradually work your way towards your goal. And definitely don't try to reach for the sky. Dream small. 

– Karim Waheed, Bubble Shooter, SHOUT