My 2019 Resolutions

Happy 2019!

We're just over a week into the new year and I hope it's treating you all well. I had a quiet new year, due to being bogged down with this awful flu everyone's been having, but it was lovely nonetheless. And let me tell you, it's so good to be back blogging! 

There's something so exciting about a new beginning; the endless opportunities, new adventures and new people you're going to meet. Although, the new year can sometimes bring crippling anxiety I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of motivation. I only get this feeling twice a year; January 1st and on my Birthday. I like to think of it as a fresh start, a blank canvas and a chance to completely re-invent myself. 

At this time of year, it's important to set goals. If you're not setting goals then what are you really working towards? 

This year, I've set myself 10 different goals/changes to achieve/make, whether that be lifestyle, beauty or travel related. Some will be completed very easily and others may take a little longer, regardless I'm excited to get started. In a true yearly tradition, I'm going to share these goals with you. It'll be fun to look back this time next year and see how much has changed. 

My 2019 Resolutions

1. Learn To Drive

You're really fed up of hearing me say this, aren't you? Well, let me tell you that 2019 is the year. I can't bare relying on public transport anymore, plus now that I've finished uni there are no excuses. I'm currently saving up for lessons and hopefully, I'll at least be learning before the year is out. 

2. Go To Amsterdam 

Recently I've had this sudden urge to travel. I want to see new places, experience new cultures and go on adventures whilst I'm still young. Amsterdam is right at the top of my Travel Bucket List and this year I'm determined to get there. I want to experience everything the city has to offer and I'm sure it won't disappoint.

3. Go to the Gym

The problem with finishing university is that I've got so much free time and I don't know what to do with it. This is why I've joined the gym. I want to improve my fitness, lose some weight and tone up my body a little bit. 2019 is the year I focus on loving myself, both mentally and physically.

4. Stop Being Scared

I'll admit, I'm a bit of a scardey cat when it comes to most things. If I know it can harm me in any way then chances are I won't do it. This is one of the reasons I avoid learning to drive. Recently in work, my boss said, 'Meg, you won't do anything if you don't stop being so scared.' It made me realise that I need to be braver and face my fears. I know I'll thank myself in the long run.

5. Drink More Water

I think this is one of most people's goals this year and it's a hard one to complete if you're like me and think water is so boring. I'm starting on a bottle of water each day and working my way up. Hopefully, my body (and my skin) will thank me for it too.

6. Make Time To Read

Now that I have more time on my hands, I'm making sure that I use it to read. I want to spend my quiet afternoons sat in coffee shops, getting lost in a book. As many of you are, I'm also doing the Goodreads yearly challenge. I've set myself a goal of 12 books, that's one a month which seems pretty manageable to me!

7. Spend Less Time On My Phone

We live in a world where our lives rely on technology, in particular, our phones. I spend way too much time scrolling through Instagram, sometimes wasting my day watching other people live their lives. This is why I'm cutting down on phone time and focusing on me. It makes me so happy to say that my mood is already improving!

8. Immerse Myself In Blogging

Last year, I had to turn down so many exciting opportunities and events due to having such a packed schedule. However, this year I'm going to immerse myself in all things blogging, whether that be attending events, interacting with new bloggers or improving my own content.

9. Redecorate

It's been five years since I decorated my bedroom, so I think it's about time I had a little change. I want to clear out some of my old stuff, add in a double bed, a new floor and maybe even a new dressing table. I'm still keeping the beach hut theme though!

10. Hang My Clothes Up

I'm a bugger for washing my clothes and then just throwing them to the side. I never hang anything up or put it away and I know that needs to change. The jumble of clothes in the corner of my room is really starting to annoy me so I'm going to try harder to put things away.

However, my main goal is to be happy. I want to see the positive side of situations and not let other peoples opinions affect who I associate myself with, what career path I choose or what I do with my day. I want to be genuinely, intensely, consistently happy.

Here's hoping 2019 is going to be another lovely year!

Lots of Love,
Meg
xxx

My 2018 Resolutions

(Photo by Emma)

Happy 2018!
We're three days in and I hope it's treating you well. We had a lovely New Years Eve, it was quiet but we welcomed it in with hotpot and Frank Sinatra. In true Meg style, I drank too much gin and danced the night away. I like to think of it as starting the year as I mean to go on. I went for a really long walk with Mum on New Years Day and yesterday I had a brunch day with my lovely friend Emma. We went to see Pitch Perfect 3 and it was hilariously funny (as always). It actually made me tear up a little bit at the end. So, you could say 2018 has been good to me so far.

As I've said, it's going to be a year full of hard work, big dreams and hopefully big achievements. I'll be turning 21 in June and I'll be graduating in July. I'm entering the big wide world and I'll be honest, I'm scared. Following the yearly tradition on my blog, I'm going to share my list of resolutions with you. I like to make a list of things that I'd like to achieve by January the following year - there's nothing like the motivation you feel at the start of January. I only get that feeling twice a year; January 1st and my birthday.

2018 Resolutions

Learn to Drive

Okay, I know what you're thinking, 'Meg you said this last year.' 

Well, this year I mean it. Once graduation is out of the way, I'll be able to focus my full attention on learning to drive. I'm not putting pressure on myself, it's something that needs to come naturally and I'll start learning when I'm ready. 

Drink More Water

I'll admit it, my skin isn't great, and I think part of that boils down to the fact that I don't drink enough water. I'm starting with two glasses a day and working myself up to more. I hate drinking water because it's so bland, so if anyone has any tips on how to motivate myself to drink more then please let me know. 

Graduate

Like I said, I'm graduating this year. I'd love to graduate with a first class or an upper-class degree. I can't believe I'm in my final year of University, the past three years have absolutely flown by and I'm both nervous and excited to find out what the future holds for me. 

Improve my blog content

This goes for social media too, but I want to focus more of my attention on my blog. I've really gotten into blogging this past year and I'm going to make it my mission to both improve my content and actually stick to a schedule. I'm going to start taking things seriously and I can't wait to see what adventures my blog will take me on. 

Interact with more bloggers

I really don't do it enough. I want to read more blogs, support my fellow bloggers on social platforms and just generally spread positivity and love, not only in the blogging community but for everyone. We're all too quick to criticise, but not so quick to tell someone when they're doing great. 

Read more books

I'm going to aim to read a book a month. I've realised that my lack of reading over these past few months has had a negative impact on my writing. I'm just so tired all the time.

Find my own style

I want to be more daring with my fashion choices, push myself out of my comfort zone and buy things that I wouldn't normally buy. It's not about re-inventing myself, more about being confident in my own skin and loving myself for who I am. 

Walk the dog every day

I love walking the dog and I don't do it enough. It's the making the effort part that I struggle with but it's such a good way to keep fit and take some time away from work and social media - everyone needs a break, even if it's just for five minutes. 

Work my little bum off

If there's one thing I'm feeling this year, it's determined. I'm going to work hard and I'm going to make my dreams a reality. If you want something, you've got to work for it and I hope I'll be able to make my family proud. 

Organise my time

I'm awful when it comes to time management and if you follow me on twitter, you'll know that on my last deadline week I survived on five hours sleep for the whole week. I'm going to make sure that my time is organised, my work is completed and give myself time to do what I enjoy. I'm going to treat myself and give myself credit when it's due. I need to believe in myself. 

But most of all, I want to happy. Genuinely, intensely, consistently happy. 

I hope that 2018 will be kind to us all and that this time next year I'll be telling you about a successful and happy year. 

What's your main goal for 2018? 

Lots of Love,
Meg

xxx