So I'm a little bit late to the party with this one, but we're a week or so into 2016 and I'm determined it's going to be a better year than 2015 was. I know, I know. I'm one of these people that starts every new year thinking this year? this year is going to be my year. (Spoiler: it never is)
This year, however, I'm going to be proactive in making some positive changes in my life because coasting through each day is not really working out so well for me.
1. FITNESS.
The biggie. The one thing that is on everyone's new year's resolutions list. In all seriousness though, in the past few years I've gained quite a lot of weight and my fitness levels have definitely taken a nosedive. In late 2015, I decided to have a few sessions with a personal trainer which have been super helpful. This year, my main goal is to lose a fair few lbsss but I also want to improve my fitness. I've started incorporating more strength training into my gym routine and I'd like to be able to run 5k without stopping to walk, so we'll see how that one goes......
2. CAREER
The job that I have at the moment is pretty draining and not a role I particularly enjoy. Definitely not a role I dreamed about when I was powering through that undergrad degree. I think this year, I need to be so much more proactive in my job hunt and not just apply for any old job to get me out of this one, because hi vicious circle! In 2015 I spent a lot of time complaining about my current role but not doing a lot to change it. Goal of the month is to apply for at least 5 jobs a week.
3. SELF CARE
Like I mentioned above, 2015 was a year of coasting, pretty much. It was not a year I prioritised my health - physical or mental - but that needs to change this year. I think it is so important to take some time to yourself and do things that you need to do for you. Whether that's changing your daily routine to take care of things that may seem minor to everyone else, or putting some time aside each week to relax and have some ~me~ time. This year, I need to change up my routine and actually do things when I come home other than collapse into bed.... even little things like taking my makeup off and putting some moisturiser on.
4. TRAVEL
In 2015, I left Europe for the first time to head to NYC which was amaaaazing and every time I think back to it I honestly want to cry because it was the highlight of my year. I def want to travel more this year - I'd love to go back to NYC, maybe in autumn this time, because it is just so incredible! I'd also love to visit Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Amsterdam, Florida....the list is pretty much endless.
What are your goals for the coming year?