This year, I made 40 new years resolutions. I view them occasionally in order to re-commit and make sure I'm taking small steps to achieve them! So far, I've started working on a few of them, but I have a long way to go. I thought I'd share them here for accountability!
2017
General, Everyday Goals:
- Open my windows/ go outside and get sunshine and fresh air.
- Always have music on and always have a book I’m currently reading.
- Make sure my favorite people know how much I love them everyday.
- Find the fun in learning and do it because I want to.
- Create more: write, scrapbook, craft, plan.
- Eat smart and drink lots of water. Don’t eat until full. Exercise.
To Do:
- Learn basic cooking skills.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and sleep at least 8 hours a night, w/o phone. Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day.
- Find a way to exercise that I enjoy, create personal Instagram for my eyes only to track fitness.
- Read the Bible, find online church service or prayer group/bible study.
- Read more, and read classics and nonfiction. Read/watch lighthearted stories.
- Write more (letters, poems, journal, stories) Set aside 30 minutes every day to write.
- Take walks and go outside more, eat meals outside, feed ducks, go on picnics.
- Create: scrapbook, craft, do projects.
- Come up with a better morning routine - Daily devotionals/meditation/exercise.
- Use planner, make lists. Create vision board and/or 5-year-plan.
- Clean more, keep space neat and organized, go through closet, sanitize dorm.
- Dress up for all holidays and go out - make every day a special occasion.
- Text uplifting messages and give random compliments.
- Perfect my hair and makeup, learn to highlight/contour, find a go-to hairstyle .
- Take more and better pictures.
- Watch School of Life videos and TED Talks, take free online courses, learn for fun, and make note of one thing I’ve learned each day.
- Listen to music more - make good mood playlist and find new artists.
- Take self defense class and learn CPR/The Heimlich.
- Attend plays/concerts/book signings/new restaurants/wine tasting.
- Make a better resume and/or website, learn to write professional emails and “thank you” notes.
- Laugh/smile often, have good posture, radiate positivity; good vibes.
- Keep a dream journal, and a jar of good memories throughout the year.
- Be more open and touchy-feely, say “hello” to more people, make new friends.
- Be more vulnerable with those I’m close to + eye contact.
- Eliminate negativity - don’t look up exes or people I don’t like on social media, don’t compare myself to others, don’t make harsh judgements, don’t be bitter.
- Do little things like volunteer, make cards for troops/children in hospital, make desserts for friends/coworkers/neighbors “just because” etc.
- Explore LA before I graduate and leave.
- Watch TV/Youtube less, go on social media and the Internet less.
- Watch/read the news more, try to understand different political opinions, learn about other religions and cultures, learn more about feminism, stand up for causes.
- Drink more tea, take more baths, watch the sunrise/sunset more.
- Reach out to and visit family more, find out as much as possible about Grandma/Mom’s lives, advice.
- Research local events and attend anything that sounds fun.
- Do or say at least one kind thing each day, be empathetic and try to consider why someone thinks or does something.
- Control anxiety - learn basics of meditation, memorize a poem to recite to self.
- Have better time management, don’t procrastinate on assignments.
- Take fun road trips, plan vacations, spend quality time with friends, plan special events and gifts for people.
- Use Google docs to store and back-up all documents, organize pictures.
- Random interests: learn how to keep a small indoor garden, learn about a sport or team, find a signature cocktail.
- Create a teaching blog.
- Have a one-word “theme” for each month
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