My 2020 Resolutions

Happy 2020!

It's my first blog post of the year and let me tell you, it feels good to be back. I hope the new decade is treating you all well and that you're feeling inspired and motivated to make it wonderful. 

We had a lovely New Years Eve, it was a quiet one but I welcomed it in with hotpot and a glass of gin whilst dancing round the living room with my Grandma and Grandad. I couldn't have been happier and I like to think I've started the year as I mean to go on. This first week has consisted of coffee dates with friends, getting back into the gym and I'm finally taking driving lessons seriously (yes kids, stay off the roads!). So, you could say 2020 has been kind to me so far. 

I don't know about you but I absolutely LOVE this time of year. It's the excitement of new beginnings, new adventures and new relationships. Seeing peoples motivation to reach their goals makes me feel so inspired so I thought I'd share some of my goals for 2020 - it'll be fun to look back on and see how much I've achieved. Plus there's nothing like New Year motivation; a feeling I only get on January 1st and my Birthday. 

My 2020 Resolutions 

1. Pass My Driving Test

Oh look, another year and I still haven't passed my driving test. Well, that's changing because guess who had her first proper driving lesson last week? This gal! I'm finally taking lessons seriously and I'm determined to have passed my test by the end of the year. I can't take another twelve months of delayed trains and buses, it's the bane of my life. 

2. Buy A Car

After I've passed my test I would like to buy my own little car. I think 2019 made me realise how much not having a car was holding me back in both my career and in relationships. I don't wan't to be one of those people who passes their test and then doesn't continue to drive, plus I'm already planning my road trip playlists. 

3. Get My Ears Pierced

Yep, you read that right, I don't actually have my ears pierced. The earrings you see in most of my photos are clip-ins and seeing as I wear them every single day, I think it's about time I get it done. I've always put it off because I was too scared but it's a new decade and I'm facing my fears. 

4. Travel Somewhere New 

Last year I was determined that I was going to Amsterdam and I got there and I loved it. However, this year there isn't a specific place on my travel list, I simply want to see somewhere new. From Barcelona to Budapest to New York to Copenhagen - I haven't got anything booked yet but I can't wait to see where this year will take me. 

5. Spend Less Time On My Phone

Last year I became more conscious of how much time I was spending on my phone. I'd be awake at 2am scrolling through twitter and it was having a drastic effect on my mood. So, I've taken advantage of the Screen Time option on my phone and I'm making a conscious effort to spend less time with my eyes on a screen and more time appreciating the people and things around me. Hopefully I'll feel happier for it too!

6. Write More 

Whilst studying at university, writing became a chore. I grew to hate it and associated it with stress. Recently, I've been reading my old writing journals and I've decided I want to find my love for writing again. I do have a talent there, I just need to start believing in myself. 

7. Focus On Self Love

I've got a blog post about this coming soon but last year, I found myself focusing so much on other people and relationships that I was neglecting myself.  I lost my sparkle and I promised myself that this will be the year I get it back. I'm all about self love; if something isn't making me happy, it isn't worth my time. 

8. Do More Of What Scares Me 

I'm fed up of being so scared of everything. I'm scared of learning to drive, getting my ears pierced and even moving forward in my career. I get comfortable very quickly and I've realised I need to push myself out of my comfort zone if I want to experience anything worthwhile in life. I was lucky enough to meet someone last year who helped me find my more rebellious, fearless side and I'm channelling her into this new decade! 

9. Balayage My Hair

I feel like the main theme for 2020 is transformation. I've never dyed my hair before because I'm very protective over it but this summer, I'd like to switch things up a bit. I'm thinking of having a natural balayage put through my hair and although it doesn't sound drastic, it's a big step for me! 

10. Switch Up My Wardrobe 

Admit it, there's no better feeling than the confidence of going out in a new outfit. I want to be more daring with my fashion choices and buy things I wouldn't usually wear. It's all about self-love, self-acceptance and a little bit of confidence! 

But most of all, I want to be happy, healthy and loved; genuinely, intensely, consistently. 

Here's hoping that 2020 is going to be another lovely year and the start of a decade to remember! 

Lots of Love,

Meg x

My 2017 Resolutions

Happy 2017 Everyone!

We're already two days into the new year and I hope it's treating you all well. I've spent these first two days curled up on the sofa in an attempt to recover from what was the best New Years Eve I've ever had. We went to Revolution, a cocktail bar on the Albert Dock in Liverpool, and spent the whole night dancing and singing to the best songs of 2016. There was a lady in a giant cocktail glass, someone breathing fire and a guy with a light up saxophone who stood on podiums around the bar and played along to the songs. It was such a good night and when the clock struck midnight, the Beatles blared from the speakers, confetti sprinkled around the room as we watched fireworks light up the sky on the Albert Dock. It was as perfect as it sounds. 

With every new year comes a list of resolutions; things we would like to achieve by this time next year. I always write a resolutions list but the main problem is that my resolutions are the same every year and are unrealistic. So this year I thought it would be best to write about the things that will be achievable and I can't wait to embark on a new adventure! 

2017 RESOLUTIONS

♥ Read More Books
I spend so much time on the internet and with my phone glued to my hand but this year I want to be able to take a break from social media and get lost in another world. 

♥ Spend less time on my phone

As I said, I spend so much time on my phone that I don't appreciate the time I spend with my family. I somehow feel pressured to document my everyday life online but this year it's going to stop. When I'm spending time with family and friends, my phone will not be moving from my bag. 

♥ Learn to Drive

This is something I am determined to do this year. I miss the freedom I had at University; to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and the only way I'm going to get this at home is by learning to drive. I've already planned the songs and albums that will be playing on my road trips. 

♥ Drink more water

I definitely don't drink enough and I think that's why I'm tired a lot of the time. I'm making sure that I drink at least four glasses of water every single day and then hopefully I can work that up to more. 

♥ Work out at least twice a week

I was going to make this resolution to work out every single day, but that's just not realistic. Instead, I'm going to make it my aim to work out twice a week, potentially three times if I'm feeling good. It's all about getting into shape and feeling good about myself. 

♥ Learn to love yourself

I want to learn how to love myself this year and to be 100% happy in my own skin. I'm not letting anyone bring me down, the people who I need in my life will somehow find a way to stay. 

♥ Cut out fast food

Not completely; everyone loves a McDonalds from time to time. But after looking at my bank statement and seeing where I spent the majority of my money, it occurred to me that I spent too much of it in fast food restaurants. I need to start eating healthy and hopefully my body will thank me for it too! 

♥ Get deadlines submitted ahead of schedule

I am so last minute when it comes to submitting work for Uni, so this year I want to make sure that I have got everything written way ahead of deadline. I don't want to be spending the first few months of 2017 stressed out. 

♥ Write more

Considering I'm studying Creative Writing at University, I really don't write enough in my spare time. I want to change this in 2017 so I'm going to dedicate more of my time to writing short stories, improving my technique and hopefully plucking up the courage to read out some of my work at an open mic night. 

♥ Adventure

I'm determined to have so many wonderful adventures this year, whether that be visiting different places around the UK or creating magical memories in Disneyland. I can't wait to document everything on here so that you can follow all of my adventures. 

I'm hopeful that 2017 is going to be kind to us all this year, and that in January 2018 I will be writing about one of the best years of my life. If you've made any resolutions this year, I'd love to hear about them in the comments. 

Lots of Love,
Meg

xox

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