Over the years I’ve realized the power of positivity which, for the new year, usually means focusing on the goals we want to accomplish. However, during a very telling self-reflection after my job burnout last summer, I realized the only way to truly evolve is to face my flaws. As we transition into another year of learning, here are the bad habits I vow to leave behind.
Thinking back to my everyday life in January 2014 is difficult. For one, I can barely remember what I had for breakfast two days ago, so rewinding 12 months is like trying to quote every single line from “Mean Girls” without missing a beat (unless you’re this guy). You know every scene, but piecing together all those small details is more of a challenge than figuring out how the limit does not exist (I was never asked to be in the Mathletes).
Looking at each of the things I pinned on My Single Girl Vision Board earlier this year gives me a sense of those bigger picture moments I had as a 25-year old. I made 45 goals for myself and while most of them were clearly unattainable (like this one), the ones that truly mattered actually came to fruition.
Being the kind of person who says “yes” to almost everything, I tend to fall short when it comes to executing something. (Which can actually be a good goal for myself in 2015…) So while not many of my Pinterest dreams came to life, seeing them on my board helped me put my year into perspective. Here are four of my original goals and what accomplishing them (or not) taught me.
1. Set the mood with a remix on your favorite holiday tunes with a She & Him Christmas
2. Get decked out from finger to toe with these Christmas Sweater Inspired Nails
3. Whip up some super last minute gifts with these DIY Christmas Ornaments
4. Who says dressing for Christmas can’t be cute? Not so with these Not-Ugly Christmas Sweaters
5. Drive around your nieghborhood in search of the Perfect Christmas Porch
6. Let your wrapping take center stage with inspiration from these perfectly Wrapped Presents
7. Start a new tradition and bake these adorable Gingerbread Cookies
8. Get your animals in on the action. Dress them up like these too cute Pug Reindeers
9. Let the Christmas sprits flows with these pretty Christmas Cocktails
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
XO
Jen
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