I've been thinking about some things I would like to accomplish this year. I decided to set goals that are attainable, and that will help me become a better person overall. Yeah, I'd like to lose weight or be healthier, but I'm working on making that a lifetime habit, so that didn't make the list. Below are a few things I plan on "resolutioning" throughout the year:
1. Read more (at least one novel a month). I honestly cannot remember the last time I even picked up a book, and I'm ashamed of that. Starting next week, I'm heading down to my local library, setting up a library card and hitting the books!
2. Listen more, speak less.
I always have something to say, and it really bothers me. I've inherited my dad's communication skills which is not a bad thing! But I feel that I can learn so much more by just listening rather than talking.
3. Capture more memories (take more photos).
I dusted off my camera close to the end of last year and actually started using it more. I need to do that year round. Book a few photo shoots for those that want them, and just capture the day to day moments that happen under my own roof that are easily forgettable. And starting some physical photo albums wouldn't be a bad idea either.
4. Purge the clutter!
Lately I've been in the habit of getting rid of things that we haven't used in the last year. I need to keep doing this, because it's amazing how much crap you accumulate without realizing it! And seeing how we live in a 900 sq/ft house, any extra space we can spare is crucial!
5. Slow down!
I have such a bad habit of rushing through my days and stressing out over time. Time is valuable. I need to slow down and take in every minute of very day that I can.
6. Be the employee that I would hire.
I find it appropriate to have a work related goal. I'm not saying that I'm not that way now, but I know my strengths and weaknesses, and I know what I need to work on, and my goal is to improve those weaknesses as much as possible.
7. Fall in love with my husband everyday.
It's so easy to lose that "loving feeling" after being married for a few years and having a couple of kids. We celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary in July. It's easy to put your spouse on the back burner and put kids first. I'm working on this forever.
8. Increase optimism.
It's really easy to get caught up in the news and all of the negative shit happening in the world. I hate that! There is just as much positivity as there is negativity happening in this world. I hope to focus on the happy moments more so this year (and every year).
9. BLOG MORE! ----duh!
This is all I've come up with for now. I'm sure I'll think of more later, but I hope good things come to all of you in 2015!
xo
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