HAPPY NEW YEAR.

The clock struck twelve and well, it’s actually already January second when I am posting this. Besides the point, this year is the year of me. The year of you. The year of everyone. I have such a gut feeling that’s telling me this year is going to be life-changing. A year of gaining focus and finding the way to my inner peace and healing and soul searching.

The title of this blog kinda speaks for itself. This year is unknown until we make it something. We have another year to define who we want to be and what we want to achieve. I am absolutely here for it and coming at this year will be a full force of optimism and curiosity and a goal-achieving mindset.  Don’t get me wrong, the week in between Christmas and New Year’s, I was in a stress state almost the whole time because I was very determined to make some sort of big change. But it’s all about the small things we do… the little adjustments that get us to where we want to be. So during that week, I got myself up in the morning (eventually, might I add), I was productive (most of the time) during the day, but I also took time to reset as well and enjoy my own company to build some more independence.

I want to share my new year’s resolutions because, for this year, I really took the time to strive away from the ‘generic’ stuff (not that any of it is bad, it just didn’t correlate to my full vision for this year).

Grace’s 2022 Resolutions:

FIX MY SLEEP SCHEDULE

This is kind of a given. My friends and family actually are quite curious as to how I function with the sleep schedule I have. It’s not that it’s terrible though. I just go to bed extremely late and wake up relatively early and sometimes don’t get the proper sleep. To be honest, I had a reflecting moment about it, and was confused as to how I was highly functioning without a substantial amount of sleep. So for this year, my goal is to go to bed at a DECENT hour (obviously give or take a few days… I still am in university) and wake up still relatively early to be in maximal productivity.

BE ON TIME

This one was something I have needed to work on. Most of the time, I stick to my schedule, am early even, but when it comes to plans with friends, I am definitely not the best when it comes to being on time (SORRY LADIES). I need to manage that part of my life a little extra so I can make it a priority to be on time. I know it will not happen every time, but it would be nice to know that I have the ability to be accurate with when I say I am ready.

READ ONE BOOK EACH MONTH

I used to read a lot. I was obsessed with two series that were completely different: scary crime and then a fantasy series that I could spend hours reading without getting bored. Plus, these books were bulky. But as I started growing into my later teens, I was preoccupied with more than I thought, and I lost the patience I used to have with reading. Lately I’ve had the motivation to start again and prove to myself that I can sit down and get through a book. So… this year, I am proving to myself that I can finish a book per month.

DISCOVER MORE COFFEE SHOPS

I loved working at Starbucks when I did. I learned a lot of info about coffee and this year, took the time to test that knowledge by visiting different coffee shops. I want to continue that and be able to share that with you all over the next year. Maybe my Sunday series will switch from small shops to coffee shops. At least for a little while.

SELL MY CLOTHES

I have finally come to terms with the fact that I am truly a shopping addict. It was bad this year, and I spent a lot of money and bought some nice stuff to reward myself. But I will be honest, I made some extravagant purchases. So through donations and a little bit of selling, I want to be minimal with my clothing purchases and what gets to stay in my closet.

MAKE PLANS FOR ME

This is something I’ve had on my mind for a while. I want to learn and embrace the fact that it is OKAY to focus on myself, make plans based on my interests and choose when independence is a priority. I want to become better at being in my own company and learning to be happy with it. It will take time, but I think, in the end, this will definitely result in a lot of much needed growth.

WHOLE FOODS

I turned this more away from a generic side and more of a fast food and me are not the combination that is needed. I’ve gone in waves with how I eat. I’m usually a conscious person when it comes to that. But since being at school, I’ve lost some of that effort to be mindful of what goes into my body. Which is okay… stress takes over a lot. But getting into winter break, I was not feeling my best self. And this year, for me, is all about that. So come the new year, my focus is to make sure I am putting in accurate nutrients will intuitively listening to my body as well:)

SECRET PROJECT REVEAL?

I always have many many ideas that go on in my head and there are a few that have actually stuck to which I have been planning a few things. I don’t want to accidentally reveal anything… but maybe I’ll share a bit more as the year goes on.

I encourage reflecting and goal creating because for me, planning is a really big part of me and helps me navigate my path here and there. So if you get the chance, make this year a goal-achieving year and focus on where you want to be and what will have you feeling your best self.

all peace and love this year. It’s going to be amazing.

stay kind <3

with love,

Grace