A belated Happy New Year lovelies!
I'm so sorry for the delayed new year post. I've made the most of my second week off of work and giving myself some self care time, taking some time away from social media, spending time with my family, focusing on a new year, better me! (I saw that quote on Lydia Elise Millen) and it really stood out to me. Now back to normality! I know myself I love the feeling of a new year and a fresh start, getting a new planner and pen, feeling oh so organised, but it also makes me feel an element of anxiety and pressure to make all these changes and to me it signifies all the things I need to achieve, which is positive, but scary at the same time, as I may not achieve them.
So I decided to set small goals for myself, on more of an achievable level, so I don't put pressure on myself.
1- Read 6 books this year.
Now, compared to others' new year book goals, this is extremely small, but due to my busy job and always working, I knew I didn't want to set the bar too high, one of the books I am aiming to read this year is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair', this is a huge book that will take quite a bit of reading time up, but I am excited for this. Especially in Spring, where it's a lovely, warm day, lots of flowers blooming and getting absorbed into another world.
2- Sustainable clothing - Time capsule wardrobe.
I have seen a lot of talk about this, the amount of clothing and money we waste every season on trend pieces, it made me so aware that I'd rather save up a bit longer to purchase one timeless and good quality piece of clothing, to then create a time capsule wardrobe, than buy lots of pieces for the same price as one, but they won't last, and will start to look unfashionable. I can just imagine a wardrobe filled with pieces that are stylish, simple and full of pink to use year after year.
3- Pay off my car debt.
When I passed my test I went to get a car straight away on a PCP plan, the past year I have saved and saved to pay this off early, I have a little more saving to do, but I'm hoping to have this debt gone this year. I think having no debts help to have a healthy and happy mental state.
4- Healthy lifestyle.
Last year I began trying to find a good balance between my eating habits, exercise and incorporating a healthy lifestyle, whilst being at full time work. I have been following Anna Saccone Joly and Lydia Elise Millen with their healthy lifestyle journeys, they have given the best content on how to be sensible and still enjoy foods, without taking on any detox diets or unhealthy diets, a way to sustain a healthy, happy relationship with food, working out and balance. Their content has given me the best, positive way to gain a healthy lifestyle, I don't want to do crazy diets, I've deprived myself and made myself ill before, so there won't be any cutting of food groups, no restrictions, a healthy balanced diet, with a sensible amount of working out, a small workout each morning is what I am aiming for!
I highly recommend looking at Anna and Lydia's YouTube videos and blogpost's if that's one of your 2019 goals!
I'm so sorry for the delayed new year post. I've made the most of my second week off of work and giving myself some self care time, taking some time away from social media, spending time with my family, focusing on a new year, better me! (I saw that quote on Lydia Elise Millen) and it really stood out to me. Now back to normality! I know myself I love the feeling of a new year and a fresh start, getting a new planner and pen, feeling oh so organised, but it also makes me feel an element of anxiety and pressure to make all these changes and to me it signifies all the things I need to achieve, which is positive, but scary at the same time, as I may not achieve them.
1- Read 6 books this year.
Now, compared to others' new year book goals, this is extremely small, but due to my busy job and always working, I knew I didn't want to set the bar too high, one of the books I am aiming to read this year is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair', this is a huge book that will take quite a bit of reading time up, but I am excited for this. Especially in Spring, where it's a lovely, warm day, lots of flowers blooming and getting absorbed into another world.
2- Sustainable clothing - Time capsule wardrobe.
I have seen a lot of talk about this, the amount of clothing and money we waste every season on trend pieces, it made me so aware that I'd rather save up a bit longer to purchase one timeless and good quality piece of clothing, to then create a time capsule wardrobe, than buy lots of pieces for the same price as one, but they won't last, and will start to look unfashionable. I can just imagine a wardrobe filled with pieces that are stylish, simple and full of pink to use year after year.
3- Pay off my car debt.
When I passed my test I went to get a car straight away on a PCP plan, the past year I have saved and saved to pay this off early, I have a little more saving to do, but I'm hoping to have this debt gone this year. I think having no debts help to have a healthy and happy mental state.
4- Healthy lifestyle.
Last year I began trying to find a good balance between my eating habits, exercise and incorporating a healthy lifestyle, whilst being at full time work. I have been following Anna Saccone Joly and Lydia Elise Millen with their healthy lifestyle journeys, they have given the best content on how to be sensible and still enjoy foods, without taking on any detox diets or unhealthy diets, a way to sustain a healthy, happy relationship with food, working out and balance. Their content has given me the best, positive way to gain a healthy lifestyle, I don't want to do crazy diets, I've deprived myself and made myself ill before, so there won't be any cutting of food groups, no restrictions, a healthy balanced diet, with a sensible amount of working out, a small workout each morning is what I am aiming for!
I highly recommend looking at Anna and Lydia's YouTube videos and blogpost's if that's one of your 2019 goals!
I'd love to hear your new year goals in the comments or follow me on Instagram and Twitter @KellieSaunders1 and let me know!
Kellie Jo
xxx
Love this post! I love setting goals for myself as well and I love how you managed to not outdo yourself with your busy schedule! I need to definitely learn that from you! PS~I’ve been eyeing that Vanity Fair book for quite some time now but haven’t gotten myself around to purchase it due to mixed reviews! Please do a book review once you’ve finished! Xo, Lulu
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