Well, we are one week into 2018. Did you make any resolutions this new year? How are they going? I have done many different types of resolutions in past years, however this year my main goal is to just be able to reflect on 2018 at this time next year and be able to say “I am a better person than I was a year ago.” I didn’t even write down a list of goals. While I LOVE making lists and writing things down, I’ve found in past years that I get a bit too ambitious around January 1st and I always make really big, unattainable goals for myself and then end up getting super discouraged! For example: last year I made a resolution to read my Bible everyday. So some days I just read it out of obligation and got nothing out of it, and once I missed a day and “failed” my resolution , I just kind of gave up! So I challenge you to avoid trying to hold yourself to such high standards that it is impossible to maintain, and just be happy trying to improve yourself a little at a time! Even if at the end of the year you look back and see that you’ve only improved in one tiny thing (maybe your skincare habits) hey, you improved! And you didn’t “fail” all your crazy resolutions. By all means, if crazy, strict, resolutions are your thing, and they work for you, then more power to you. Go for it. I admire you. If you’re more like me, here’s a list of things to give you ideas on areas to improve on in 2018.
- A healthier diet (classic)
- A regular workout regime (I mean, would it really be new years if we didn’t list that one?)
- A better skincare routine (stop sleeping in your mascara!)
- A more diverse recipe repertoire (try something new!)
- A cleaner house
- Become a regular flosser!
- Read more books!
- Start a journal
- Become more organized (start with one small area and do one area at a time)
- Spend more time volunteering
- Travel
- Try a new hobby
I would love to hear what your New Year Resolutions are! What areas are you trying to improve on this year?
