Often, we find ourselves caught up in the normal struggles of everyday life and don't really take time to reflect or to live in the present. The future, to many (including me), tends to take up the mind and we end up loosing the beauty of the just focusing on the things that are happening right now us. My first resolution reflect this problem and is a solution to it. When someone "meets the moment" (in the words of Oprah Winfrey), their mind and their body is experiencing something without distraction. If I "meet the moment" more often, I feel that I will be more appreciative and happy about life itself. Life is a beautiful thing, and I think we should cherish it as much as we can.
2. To take care of myself and my health (like foreal this time)
Cliché, I know. I am not necessarily promising myself that I will go to the gym everyday or go on a diet or anything outrageous like that. This resolution specifically includes pampering and the easy ways to take care of my body. For example, one of my goals is to drink a lot more water. Water helps the skin, energy, practically everything. Every once in a while I would also love to put on a face mask, deep condition my hair, take a bath using one of Lush's bath bombs, etc. Eating healthy snacks instead of chips or a handful of M&M's is another easy one. Just simple changes or additions to your regular hygiene routine could make a big difference.
3. To be open to new things, let my guard down a little bit
I learned about this guard of mine recently. This guard affected my relationships and my happiness overall for many years. It was hard for me to trust people, to take chances, and to make mistakes because I was afraid of failing or being hurt! Now, I have a new appreciation for spontaneity and I feel like my guard is slowly coming down. I challenge myself to try new things that might be out of my normal comfort zone, make new friends, and be open to the crazy places life will take me.
4. To EXPLORE more
The big city I live in is full of amazing places. When I am at home, I find that my family eats at the same restaurants: the same pho place, the same pizza place, the same couple burger places, the same big homestyle meal place, etc. Since I am deciding to commute to school and stay in this city, I want to find more hole-in-the-wall coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, bookstores, outdoor trails, and hangout spots. I am sure there are many places with live music (which is a love of mine) and creative minds, so it is my goal to find those.
5. To focus on my happiness and to not do things that make me unhappy
Lastly, THIS is an important one. There were people in my life and things that I did that didn't make me happy. Right now, I am proud to say that I am content with what i'm doing right now. Since my happiness is at a high right now, I am going to focus on maintaining that. If I want to go to Starbucks and get a Java Chip Frap and a Croissant (which... *hint hint* is what i'm doing now), I will do it. This very second I am living in is here and it will be gone, so why spend my time being unhappy or waiting to do something.
Anyways, I hope this inspires you to create a list of resolutions yourself. 2015, I believe, is a year of self growth. Make everyday and everything inspiring. Live fearlessly lovies!
Please keep reading throughout the year for more life updates, inspirations posts, music recommendations, travel posts, and school related advice.
- xoxo Jordyn
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