Esther McCarthy: Work out to feel good about yourself, not to lose weight? As if
Esther McCarthy Giving the resolution algorithm a kicking Picture: Emily Quinn
I really didn’t want to write a column about New Year’s resolutions — I resolved not to, in fact. But I find myself surrounded by insufferable algorithms blowing on about meditations and manifestations and saving money and shaving time, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years on this incredible blue marble, it’s this: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. I’ve also asked friends, colleagues, and this one weird guy who hangs around the post office (he often doesn’t wear shoes, but he has like a wise aura about him, you know?) what they are trying out, so here’s what to look out for this new year.
