New Years Resolutions

Last year I used Pinterest to curate some of my New Years Resolutions. Lets look to see how well I did, shall we?

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1. Be more fashionable. - I have definitely been a little more daring in my fashion choices. 

2. Plant an herb garden. - I did...then it died. Texas summers are just too hot.

3. Learn a new word every day. - That lasted about a month.

4. Become CPA eligible. - Sadly, I am not even one credit closer than I was last year.

5. Sew more. - I did quite a bit of sewing this year. Mostly trial and error, but its something!

6. Go to Napa Valley. - Nope.

7. Run a 10k. - I didn't run an official 10k, but I did run do the 8 mile Turkey Trot. I will count it.

8. Read Unbroken, Killing Lincoln, and the Post American World. - No, yes, and yes.

9. Learn how to make macaroons. - Sadly, no. I will keep this on the list for next year.

50% isn't THAT bad. Right? Maybe I should make more realistic goals for myself.

 

One of the things I've seen recently is making a monthly goal for yourself instead of an annual goal. It is hard to keep things up for a year. Or, even worse, you think you have all year to get it done so you end up procrastinating. So, this year, I am giving myself one resolution for the month. And hopefully that will carry over throughout the year.


January- Organize workspace and create work schedule for when I work from home.
February - Update my budget.

March - Take a cookie class.
April - Join a group or club.
May - Only watch 30 minutes of TV per night.
June - Complete 1 book each week.
July - No shopping for non-necessities.
August - Write 10 letters and send to friends.
September - Drink only water (and maybe the occasional coffee).
October - Take a picture every day.
November - Run 40 miles. 
December - Host a party.


I think part of my January resolution will be to print out this list and put it up near my desk so I can be reminded of my goal for the month.

What are your New Years resolutions?