Happy New Year everyone!
I’m writing this on January 1st which means it’s time for an obligatory New Year’s resolution post.
I don’t have a great history with New Year’s resolutions. It’s well known that the majority of people don’t stick to the resolutions they make, and I’ve been a part of that majority pretty much every year that I’ve made one.
That’s why I decided a few weeks ago that, instead of making a typical New Year’s resolution, I would pick a “focus” instead; something I can practice throughout the year without the pressure of having to accomplish anything. That focus will be mindfulness.
Still, the progress I made in 2016 left me with a drive to really push myself this year. So while mindfulness will be my top priority, there are still some concrete things I’m going to try to accomplish as well. Here are the most important ones for me:
- Learn HTML and design my own website
- Put out multiple blog posts and vlogs each week
- Travel to at least 5 new countries
- Save up to buy a new camera and video editing software
- Read 50 books
- Make meditation a consistent habit
- Improve my Spanish
I already know that accomplishing these will be quite the challenge. Consistency is something I’ve always struggled with, and most of them will require a lot of discipline and consistent effort. Yet, for what might be the first time in my life, I’m filled with more excitement than dread at the thought of pursuing these goals. I know that just working towards them will create a lot of positive change in my life.
Maybe it’s the momentum from this past year talking, but I truly believe I’m going to crush it in 2017.
An Appetite For Beauty 
Happy New Year! Great idea to have a ‘focus’, and good luck with your seven ambitions. Look forward to seeing progress via the blog etc. 🙂
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Thank you! Wishing you a happy and productive 2017 as well.
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Focus is the base of all your goals. I think so. Your resolution of new year has energized me for going more further with focus, mindfuness and meditation. Thanks a lot for sharing your blog/ideas. Be consistent, it is half done.
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Thanks for the encouragement! It feels great to know someone is not only reading but also resonating with what I’m posting. Have a great 2017.
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Happy New Year, I so agree about having a focus! If you can aim to bring that focus into all your objectives then bingo – even more powerful. Good luck, break down your goals into steps and make a staggered plan, and as you know – most importantly – begin!
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Exactly! I feel like my focusing on mindfulness will end up helping me accomplish most of my goals in the long run. Thanks for reading. (and the sound advice! )
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