2014

So, 2014 is more than a week old and I’m still struggling to really get my head round it. Maybe it’s because I only went back to work on Monday, maybe it’s just taking me time to come to terms with the fact Christmas is over and it’s back to real life for another year. Either way I feel like I need someone to give me a big shake and get me out of this fog that seems to be around my brain at the moment.

To try to give myself this shake up I thought I’d set myself a new year’s resolution. I’m not normally one for resolutions, especially not at new year. I feel like you’re just setting yourself up for a fall. Just because it’s time to start your new diary doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to start a new way of life, which, let’s face it, most resolutions are.

Anyway, after a long hard think, I decided that the best way to explain what my new year’s resolution for 2014 is, is… get my shit together.

 Yeah, I know that sounds vague and like something I should be doing anyway but it’s kind of a foot down, starting now moment.That’s not it though. I mean, I’ve not just decided that 2014 is the year I get my shit together. It encompasses a whole range of things and I realised that, basically, they all add up to this one big goal. 

Let me break it down for you…

Feel good about how I look

I’ve always been self conscious about my appearance. Whether it’s my weight, my hair, my teeth, my skin, I’ve had, and still do, a whole shed load of hang ups about my looks. I’m 30 years old now and I’ve decided enough is enough. It’s time to start looking after myself properly. Not just the fact that it’s about time, I’ve got a wedding in September which means people might look at me a bit. I’d like to feel confident enough to enjoy being centre of attention. (Shallow, I know!)

Sort out my finances

I’m appalling at saving money, it slips through my fingers like water. I’ve decided on a couple of biggish purchases I want to make and let’s not forget that big old house deposit I want to start saving for too. I need to get it into my head that just because I’ve been paid it doesn’t mean I need to go shopping.

Find a new challenge

I feel a little bit stuck in a rut at the moment and I know I still have the last bits of wedding planning to do but that’s it. I don’t have anything to concentrate on. I like having a project or a challenge, something to focus my little head on. This could cover a whole load of things and I do have a couple of ideas buzzing around my head at the moment. Here’s hoping at least one or two of them come to fruition.

I think that’s it really. I know these are still a little on the vague side but I’m that’s OK. The reason that’s OK is because I was reading the rather lovely Elizabeth’s blog, Rosalilium, yesterday and she was looking back at how she’d done over the last year and her 31 before 31 list. I was totally inspired and yes, I know my birthday was a month ago but it just means I’ll have to be more determined to get them done in 11 months rather than 12. I’m still working on my list but once it’s complete I’ll let you know.

What are your new year’s resolutions? What do you want 2014 to hold for you? Is it going to be the year of big plans or small victories? Let me know!

Kisses,