2012 has been a great year, but I must say, I am a bit relieved it is over. It was such a busy year, I completed my master’s, started a new job that I love, bought a house and adopted a dog. On New Year’s Day, I reflected on the upcoming year and what I hoped to accomplish. I am not big fan of “New Year’s resolutions,” but I was inspired by Jess Lively’s Everygirl article on New Year’s intentions. Jess writes, “This positive approach to intentions is often more effective (avoiding that burnout factor that resolutions have) and kinder. It allows you to celebrate the journey, not just the destination.” This is exactly what I hope to do!
New Year’s Intentions
1. Experience North Carolina. I have been living in this great state for over a year and there is so much more I want to see and do. I have not hiked in the mountains or spent the day at the beach. I can’t wait to take the time to explore all North Carolina has to offer.
2. Read more. Chad and I have a habit of coming home from working and watching mindless TV. While there are still shows I want to watch, I do not need to watch House Hunters or Storage Wars every evening. Instead, I want to replace those shows with a book.
3. Catch up with friends. I have friends living all over the country and it is so easy to lose touch when you don’t see them everyday. I want to make an effort to plan visits, send more emails and make more phone calls. I am already planning a trip to see Alison in Philadelphia!
4. Do not over book. This holiday season was overwhelming and exhausting. I had a few too many things on my plate. This year I want to step back and decide what is really important and put my heart into those endeavors.
5. Live healthier. This one is rather cliche, but I want to be more aware of my health, find a workout routine I love and be more conscious of what I put into my body.
I hope my intentions help spur my creativity and enrich my life. I look forward to writing more inspired blog posts and developing unique content for the magazine.
What are your intentions for the New Year?
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So true that resolutions can carry an overwhelming weight! My intentions for the year are to be outside as much as possible now that I’m back in my favorite state, Colorado. And secondly, to be more organized. It’s said that Eleanor Roosevelt only touched each piece of mail once, imagine being that immediately productive! Happy New Year Katie and Alison!!! Miss you guys!
Happy New Year to you, Cat! Good luck with your intentions, enjoy the outdoors as much as possible!
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Big goals can be really scary, especially when we learn that failure is so difficult to deal with. kind of like when little kids try to fly by going off a deck with a tricycle. They learn what they can’t do by falling.
HOWEVER! Big goals are worthwhile, I think. It’s about breaking them down into bite-sized mini goals. I wrote a post about it yesterday, in fact!
Look forward to the Blog Brunch this Saturday!
Great advice, goals can be overwhelming, but breaking them down makes things much more obtainable.
Happy New Year!
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Just found this and I love the intentions idea! I think your intentions sound GREAT!
Thanks! Happy New Year to you!
Love the glittery graphic up top! Reading more is on my list also–I have already into Grace Coddington’s memoir and The Beautiful and the Damned! I would love to be an expert on the classics
Found you on The Everygirl! Great blog!
-Molly
Thanks! I will have to check out your book suggestions. I’ve been slow on my reading resolution, but I will get there.
Happy New Year!
Hi Katie! Found you from the comment you left on ‘la la lovely”. Was still debating (I know it is already the 9th day of the year! I’m off to a slow start in 2013.) whether to not planning to do a post on plans/resolutions/intentions for 2013 until a few moments ago. Thank you for giving me what I need to give shape to the the words floating in my head.
Cheers!
Nasyitah
http://www.coloursofthedomesticgoddess.wordpress.com
Hi Nasyitah! Good luck with planning your New Year’s intentions. The idea of intentions is not nearly as daunting to me and I can feel good when I do something inspired by my list!
Happy New Year!