Happy New Year, friends! One of my favorite parts about the start of a new year are all of the endless possibilities for growth, change + new experiences. I'm very much a goal-oriented list maker so I love creating new resolutions for the year. I do always say there's no time like the present and often times waiting to start something can be counterintuitive, however sometimes we can all use a little extra push to get going. Although research according to Google says only 9% of people accomplish their yearly resolutions, I think creating resolutions is a great way to hone in on the areas of your life where you want to see change and to kickstart the year off with positive habits.
Every year my resolutions tend to fall along the lines of eating healthier, exercising more, de-cluttering and saving/investing more money. I'll link my actual 2023 resolutions here if you're interested, but I would be lying if I said that I've truly mastered those. They always seem to be a work in progress which makes sense if you really think about it. To have a healthier lifestyle, you have to maintain healthy habits. It's more of an ongoing lifestyle than a concrete goal that you can start and finish. While I plan to still work towards those and take a much needed detox from all of the holiday snacking I've been doing, this year I've created my resolutions around more specific goals + tasks I can check off.
I'm also taking a new approach and looking at my resolutions as a fun way to better my life. Sometimes I put too much weight and pressure on accomplishing everything all at once. I'm looking to approach 2024 with a more lighthearted approach- I want to have fun and enjoy the journey.
MY 2024 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
+SWEAR LESS - When I think about the best, most ideal version of myself, she doesn't drop quite as many f bombs as the current day version. Sometimes I'll even reflect after using curse words that perhaps that sentence would have sounded better without one. Don't get me wrong, some situations just call for a good ole that's some bullsh*t. I also can appreciate the comedic edge that a good curse word can add, however sometimes I think it can diminish your polish a little too. I definitely want to work on being more a little more selective and mindful with my vocabulary this year.
+UNDIE DRAWER MAKEOVER - Alright, this is a goal I've had for awhile that I need to just bite the bullet + jump on. I'm at a point where I think a little underwear drawer clean out + makeover would greatly improve my life. My goal is to purge out all the old and re-purchase new, high quality undies that I love. I've also been really curious to try out some cleaner, organic cotton brands too.
+EMAIL DE-CLUTTER - I am one of those, you guys. I'm not proud of it and I'm fully aware of how much of an issue it is. Between my 4-5 different email accounts, I have an asinine amount of emails in my inboxes. Asinine as in over 60,000 emails. I know what you're thinking. I KNOW. It's absurd, really. I'm convinced there are two people- the ones with 60,000+ emails like me and the ones with less than ten. I want to be in the latter group, I really do. I have a game plan to make it happen too that involves a serial deleting spree + a massive amount of unsubscribing.
+CLEAN FOODS - Now that I've made it through the holidays + all of the yummy "junk" food, I want to switch back to cleaner foods. Side note on yummy snacks-- on NYE I tried this recipe for baked Boursin cheese + it was SO good. Definitely an indulgence but amazing appetizer that everyone loved! For me healthier eating is both watching what you eat + choosing higher quality, cleaner options when possible. That doesn't mean I won't still indulge here and there, just in moderation. During the holidays I pretty much just let everything slide but goal now is to eat leaner and cleaner. I'm looking to up my protein, minimize sugar + processed foods and to pick higher quality when I can (organic/grass-fed/less additives, etc.).
+SPEND MORE TIME GETTING READY - This one may sound silly but I would like to start spending a little extra time in the morning on getting ready for the day. I've been in a bad habit of just throwing on my clothes and rushing out the door most days. What I've noticed is that on the days I do spend a little extra time doing my hair or putting on a nicer outfit, I not only look better but I also feel better.
What are your New Year's resolutions?
