2022 brought me a new love for brussels + squash in one of my fave salads!
We all know the start of a new year means new goals, intentions + resolutions. I am all for it. I've always had an ambitious attitude when it comes to the future and achieving certain things in life. That can sometimes become overwhelming, especially if you constantly find yourself wanting to work on everything at once. My approach to goals over the last several years has evolved into starting small and staying consistent. It ultimately doesn't matter if you don't know where to begin or how to get where you want to go, you just need to put one foot forward.
I think that's an important sentiment not only to succeed in achieving your goals, but to remember when you start them. It's inevitable that at some point we'll all be faced with adversities, setbacks and failures. You can always keep going, start again or pivot where you need to. When it comes to resolutions, you may also find yourself having the same ones that you did last year, maybe the year before that and so on. Maybe you didn't know where to start, maybe you stumbled and gave up. I have been there, done that. Still do that. The secret is it's OK. When you accept that you may struggle or mess up, it takes the pressure off. Don't get me wrong- it's of course important to take your goals seriously. I'm not a fan of half-assing things. You should be all in but most importantly, disciplined and consistent. Disciplined enough that when you do slip up and skip working out, you still show up at the gym tomorrow. It's so easy to let minor setbacks feel like failures and keep you from moving forward. In a weird way, when you give into that you end up creating the failure instead.
In order to stay consistent and work towards your goals, you have to know what they are. I always like to keep a list of my goals, weekly tasks, etc. in my phone. It's a great reminder that helps keep you focused both on a macro and micro level. Right now I'm writing out my overall goals for 2023 (macro level) to help focus + guide the year. Here are my resolutions + the thing I want to work on!
+ CLEAN LIVING - I'm not proud to admit that I often feel like I live in chaos. I'm constantly go-go-go with my job to the point where keeping things super clean and organized is never my main priority. That usually means I find myself disorganized and a little untidy at home, in my car, at the office, etc. To say I HATE it would be an understatement, lol. I typically get to the point where I can't take any more mess and will do a big cleaning/purge every few months, however I need to be better about it day to day. I fully believe in "a clean space is a clean mind." Out with the old + in with new things I love.
+ PRIORITIZE HEALTH - Covering all of your typical NY resolutions with this one. Like you, I too need and want to eat healthier, exercise more and sleep better. I wouldn't be mad about dropping a few pounds either, hehe. My main goals are to cut back on my sugar intake and just eat cleaner, less processed foods. More fruits and veggies and as much as it pains me, *maybe* less Diet Coke. The addiction is real, ya'll. I also plan to keep up with my OTF workouts each month and maybe bump my plan up to more classes. I want to keep things manageable where I'll stick to it (consistency!!!) but also push myself to keep getting better.
+ ELEVATE STYLE - Alongside of decluttering, I'd love to purge old clothes and completely revamp my style/wardrobe. I'm at the point where I just want good basics and pieces I love. A la capsule wardrobe. I want my closet to be full of things I love and that will upgrade my look.
+ EARN & INVEST - Something I've also been thinking over for the past year or two is new ways to generate additional income. In my mind I'd love to find something more passive like an investment property but I haven't figured out if that's feasible or where/how I would accomplish that. I don't know too much about real estate but I'm putting it on my map for consideration. Every year I also prioritize investing which I always work to at least match or beat.
That's the general gist of my resolutions. I keep saying it's going to be "2023 the year of me," lol. I've really tried to start focusing more on myself over the last couple of years and the way that I can continue to grow and evolve for the better. Change can be hard but is essential to becoming the best version of yourself. Crossing my fingers I'll also make some time for new experiences too. It's hard for me to travel with my job but I need to start exploring the world a little bit more.
What are your 2023 resolutions?
