7 Simple Goals for 2014!

Making goals for 2014 was hard because I was trying to create something that wasn't fully formed.  I kept changing them, kept reaching for something that I was trying to make up.  Then I went for a walk/jog and it came to me.

Creativity peaks for me when I'm active.  I have talked about this with other people and they said that the best ideas they've ever had are when they are alone, with their headphones on.  I have to agree.

The goals I have for 2014 are more simple, more clear and more attainable.

I think I'm growing up...shoot.

1. Be outside more.

I LOVE BEING OUTSIDE!!  It is one of my favorite things in the world.  I love breathing fresh air, I love walking with friends, I love how each step is different and each part of the road has a different bump.  I love looking at trees, the sky and all the people outside.  This year, rain or shine, I will be outside.

2. Follow through.

I have this thing called, "Everything excites me" syndrome.  :)  In 2013, I followed through with more things that I have ever been able to and I am now understanding what the word commitment means.  It feels good to not give up and keep pushing forward.  Don't give up!

3. Stop feeling bad.

When I stay in my robe all day and work from home, I feel bad because I don't feel like I'm contributing to society.  When in fact, I am.  I am trying to spread health & wellness to all and if that means I don't leave my house because of non-stop emails, phone calls and texts, than so be it.

4. Write more.

I had extreme learning disabilities up until college, when I was prescribed addherall and got straight A's.  The psychologist I saw said that up until 6th grade, my mind didn't work as a sponge like other children, so I missed the remedial stuff.  I don't write as much because my grammar isn't up to par.  Well, screw it.  Life is short.  I write how I feel, I miss punctuations and my sentences aren't always complete.  I'm working on it.

5. Give less excuses.

When I'm scared to do something, I start giving excuses and talk myself out of even trying.  I got a little better at it this year and am continuing to improve, but I can do a little better.  I also know that when I'm the most scared, something really amazing is about to happen.  Let that be the force that propels you to finish what you started!

6. Hold little to no hostility.

Whenever a friend doesn't call me back or doesn't commit to hanging out I start feeling like I don't want to waste my time.  I get to the point where I am done trying and I'm ready to move on.  And sometimes, I do.  What's the point of having a one-way friendship?  A friendship where you're always trying to make plans and the feeling isn't reciprocated.  A friend who always says, "I'm so busy!"  It is those people who at the end of their life that say they wish they had more time, more quality time with friends and family.  My goal in 2013 was to spend more quality time and spend less time involved with vanity.  I did.  And I'm glad.  In 2014, I want to be more forgiving, try a little less and don't let things bug me.

7. Give more credit to self.

I went for a 3.5 mile joy today and was happy for about 5 seconds until I started thinking about my boyfriends Mom who runs 10 miles some days of the week.  I started feeling like what I did wasn't good enough and that I should be able to do more.  After a few minutes of beating myself up, I stopped.  I hate doing that comparing crap and so this year, I choose to do it less and be happier because of it.