Catherine Conlon: The world keeps turning even as we discard those new year's resolutions

Rowers on the River Lee, Cork. 'I put my work away as I walked along the riverbank, letting my mind drift, breathing in the cold air and feeling myself attune to my surroundings.' Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger
We are halfway through January and already many of the new year's resolutions have been discarded. Eat less, exercise more, spend less time on streaming platforms and social media.
Yet, the world keeps turning. January is wet, dark, cold, and miserable. After Christmas, money is tight, Covid cases are rising, and we need comfort and solace. What better way than light the fire, sink onto the couch, and block out the world with a glass of wine and Netflix.