8 Improv Resolutions to Kick-Start Your Year
Welcome to the grand stage of a brand New Year, where the whimsical script of life unfolds in delightful unpredictability. As we eagerly step into the comedic journey that is 2024, let's set resolutions inspired by the free-spirited world of improv. Prepare yourself for a year of enthusiastically saying "yes, and..." to the unfolding adventure ahead! After all, life is not just a journey; it's the best improv show in town, and you're the headlining act.
🚦GIVE IT A TRY
This year, embrace the "Yes, and..." philosophy and try before you decide! Whether it's a new opportunity gently knocking, a wild idea bubbling up from the depths of creativity, or an unexpected challenge throwing a curveball, resolve to respond with a resounding "Yes, and..." This year, you’re not just a participant; you’re the co-author of the ever-evolving script of your life.
🏀 PIVOT LIKE A PRO
As the curtain rises on 2024, resolve to master the art of pivoting like a pro. Life, much like a grand production, is a series of unexpected plot twists, and you’re ready to turn those curveballs into graceful pirouettes. Cue the jazz hands because, in 2024, every hurdle and plan change hides within it the potential for an even better result, and you’re waltzing through life's unpredictable choreography with style.
🍂 FAIL JOYFULLY
Make a bold pact to not just tolerate or accept failures, but to celebrate them! In the realm of improv, every mistake is an opportunity waiting to be discovered. So when you inevitably faceplant, be proud that you put yourself on the line, committed, gave it your all, and fall with style, transforming it into a standing ovation-worthy performance. Failure is not your nemesis; it’s your my exciting and unexpected scene partner.
🧏🏼 LISTEN BETTER
In 2024, hone the skill of listening like your scene depends on it. In the face of chaos onstage or off, listening is the secret sauce. This year, stow away your phone, tell the inner monologue to take night off, and tune into the symphony of the world around you. There’s plenty to miss when you’re not fully engaged and paying attention, so focus in and find out what awaits you!
🤡 BE SERIOUSLY UNSERIOUS
On a mission to uncover the hidden comedy in the mundane, declare that life's simply too short to be all wound up. From the tedious wait in line at the grocery store to the seemingly endless monotony of daily chores, turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by finding the absurd. Brace yourself for your upcoming one-person show: "Laundry: The Musical!" - guaranteed to bring laughter to a living room near you.
🔇 EMBRACE SILENCE
This year, boldly embrace the art of uncomfortable silence. In the world of improv, silence is not just an absence of sound; it's an art form. Resisting the urge to fill every moment with chatter, let those awkward pauses linger, confident that something magical is about to unfold. Who knew silence could be so golden? In 2024, make space for the unexpected beauty of quiet moments.
💜 SPONTANEOUSLY COMPLIMENT
Pledge to ascend to the illustrious rank of a master of spontaneous compliments. In the collaborative spirit of improv, where building each other up is the golden rule, spread joy like confetti with unexpected, genuine compliments. Brace yourself for a joyous barrage of positivity – armed with kindness, and unafraid to shower the world with compliments that catch everyone pleasantly off guard.
What did we miss? What improv lesson are you looking forward to applying this year?
