New year is here any I have not yet made my resolutions. I thought for a week what could be my this year resolutions. Most of my last year resolutions remains unfulfilled. I was thinking of something that can be achievable. At least something new should be there. So for 2025 followings are my resolutions:
01. Read at least a new Book every month.
I was trying to rebuild my habit of reading since 2023. In 2023 I read 15 books but in 2024 it was less than 10. So I am planning to read at least a new book every month throughout 2025.
02. Rebuild writing habit
I always loved to write. I mostly wrote blogs, poems and shot stories. But the habit has been significantly impacted as my professional career progressed. Last few years I was trying to write certain number of blogs but I always failed. It’s because I can’t write casually now. Because of my position, profession my words need to be more appropriate and topics need to be relevant. So lots of writings remains unpublished. I also planned to write professional journals but that too also failed. This year I simply planning to rebuild by writing habit.
03. Doing Something new and meaningfulĀ
Every year I try to do something new. I want to experience something new. But this year I am focusing on doing something new for someone else that is meaningful and impact their life.
04. Maintain good connection with relatives, social and professional networkĀ
Sometime I get detached from my relatives, connections from social and professional network due to busy profession. Than again I had bad experience from over prioritizing relation and connection with others. So I have decided to maintain a good relationship with everyone without giving excess priority.
05. Learning a programming languageĀ
I was always fan of coding and programming. But I never had the chance of doing it. I had several attempts only to learn very basics. This year I am committed to learn at least intermediate level learning of a programming language. There are many options to choose from. I think I will need some consultation in this matter.
06. Aim for CISA or Start for EY Tech MBA under Hult International Business School, USA
For many years I was wondering whether I should pursue CISA. I collected books but I never had the opportunity to read them. This year I have decided to pursue CISA.Ā I also have intention to start EY Tech MBA.Ā Ernst & Young (EY) offers 3 MBAs with Hult International Business School.Ā These three MBAs are Master in Technology, Master in Business Analytics and Master in Sustainability. I had an eye for EY Tech MBA since it was launched in 2020. It will take 16 Badges of learning each of which require 15 hours of online, classroom, or on-project training along with practical experience requirement. After completing the 16 badges, a keystone course need to be done under Hult International Business School. These MBAs are exclusive and completely free for EY employees. This year I want to start for the Tech MBA and complete it within two years.
07. Have vacation and travel to new locations
Last couple of years were very hectic. I didn’t have much opportunity to take a vacation let alone travel much. I didn’t have much opportunity to take my parental leave. I had forced vacation during July uprising and later a planningĀ family tour with my Father, wife and daughter. It was amazing tour. This year I plan to have several tours. At least one of them should be bachelor tour with my friends and one with family.
08. Make some investments
I intend to expand my investment portfolio. I am planning to make some long term investments this year. I already have some plans which I want to initiate this year. I also have plan for real estate investments. Investment in real estate could be with others or without others.
09. Organize an Eye Camp at my Village
I was planning for this for several years but I didn’t have the chance to implement it. However, as I am president of my Rotary Club till June of 2025, I intend to do this with help from my rotary club members together with Prime Bank eye hospital.
10. Improve on work-life balance and focus on healthy lifestyle
I had extremely poor work-life balance in the past. Although I improved a little over last year, I intend to improve further on it. Plus I want to focus on healthy lifestyle and lose some weight.
I am not sure how many of these resolutions I will be able to fulfill but I sure certainly will give my best to achieve them.