#GOALS

I've been toying with the idea of writing a blog for years now, so it's fitting that my first ever post is on January 1st. I'm still not sure if I'll ever share it, so for now it is a place for me to write down my thoughts. Like many people, I've been reflecting about my goals for 2021. Maybe if I write them down here I'll actually stick to them! I also want to be realistic and not set myself up for failure. I've been thinking about some real life changes I can make and things I want to accomplish this year. So here goes: (in no particular order):

1) GET IN SHAPE/LOSE WEIGHT. 

I know, I know, this is probably everyone's goal. I gained 12 lbs since quarantine and I feel really uncomfortable in my own skin. Maybe that's because my jeans don't fit me anymore.  I legit can't close them. I'm not sure how it happened, because when COVID hit aI went for long walks almost every day. My eating habits didn't change, although I probably drank more. Maybe it is my age catching up to me? Anyway, I've made a resolution to really try to do something about it instead of just feeling bad. I belong to Orange Theory and my goal is to go at least three times week. As the saying goes, "You can't out run a bad diet" so I'm making some changes there too. Nothing crazy (again don't want to set myself to fail). I don't have a sweet tooth and I don't think I eat a lot, but I don't eat super healthy either. I can do better. To start, no wine during the week. I also think it will help if I spend time on Sunday meal planning for the week and making healthy snacks.

2) BLOG

I'm not sure when, how often, or about what....but I'm going to explore this blogging world. I still don't know what the point of it all will be....if it is going to be my personal personal journal, or a place to share home decor, fashion, recipes, and mom life. I think that is one of the things that has held me back. I didn't know exaclty what I wanted my blog to be. But maybe I don't need to know...maybe I can take it as it comes and let it naturally evolve. The other thing that was holding me back was learning new technology. Remote teaching has helped me get over that fear! I am far from an expert and hardly even competent (except for my Bitmoji!) but I look forward to learning new things.

3) BE MORE ORGANIZED

Again, another goal that I probably share with millions of people in the world. I actually think that I'm a pretty organized person, but there is lots of room for improvement. Two areas in particular in our house that drive me crazy are my husband's office and our garage, which is a dumping ground. We clean it out and a few weeks later it's a mess again. There has to be a better system, and my goal in 2021 is to find it. Over the past year I've learned that my mental well-being is tied to the organization and tidiness of my home. The more messy the house is, the more anxiety I have. I don't have the solution....I feel like I am constantly straightening up and organizing and it's never "perfect." Maybe there is no solution but I'm going to keep looking for it in 2021. Pinterest helps!

If I do decide to take this blog public and you are reading right now....thank you! Happy New Year and Cheers to 2021?

Love,

Heather