Pink of Perfection

I’m not such a fan of the New Year, New You phenomenon. It seems awfully presumptuous. A whole new me? There are parts that aren’t too shabby, thank you very much.

That said, I do believe in any opportunity to reframe the way we see our lives and dream up wild ideas, no matter which holiday is causing the upsurge of optimism. These are, for me, some of the most inspiring places on the web:

May I introduce you to Victoria Moran? She is a lifestyle guru I adore who believes in pleasure, abundance, and living a charmed life. She has books, a blog, articles online, and you can also listen to her radio show.

A diet, and the only diet, I’m thinking about going on.

I have a big crush on podcasts right now, listening to them during mindless tasks and on the commute where I can’t get a seat to read. Hip Tranquil Chick is hosted by Kimberly Wilson, a woman whose exuberance and seemingly-endless energy always astounds me, and the Poetry Foundations’s Poem of the Day will remind you that words aren’t just for spreadsheets and marketing presentations and can create artful works of beauty.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a job adventure, or just kicking around some ideas during your lunch hour, check out Backdoor Jobs.

If you do have resolutions, consider stopping by The Happiness Project to learn what to do when the initial zeal wears off. One tip? Maybe you should think about giving up one of those resolutions. See why I like this lady?

More and more, I’m beginning to think that quietude is the cure for just about everything.