New Year's Resolutions

A new year means resolutions! I have some resolutions that I want to share with your for this year, but let's take a look back at last year and the resolutions I made.

I break my resolutions down into categories, and will do the same for this year!

Environment:

Last Year: To buy items locally.

How I Did: Honestly, I probably failed on this one. I purchased some items locally, but probably not enough to count.

I plan to restart this resolution this year and make a conscious effort to buy locally, support small businesses, and independent business people.

Health:

Last Year: Drop some pounds!

How I Did: I did really well until work started. Then work started and I got lazy, and put a few of those pounds back on.

I would like to lose an additional 25 pounds this year and tone up. I am committing to eating clean 5 days a week, and 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days a week. I know I can do this!

Beauty:

Last Year: Shorten my beauty routine.

How I Did: I mean, I did okay with this one. Especially more recently. I got lazy and left the house with only eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick on. You know what? I looked fine. No one stared at me like I was crazy.

This year, I plan to use face masques more. I know they are good for your skin, so I need to carve time out and just get it done.

Blogging:

Last Year: Consistent with blogging, and grow blog.

How I Did: FAILED! I seriously slacked on the blog front. I was majorly inconsistent with posting. Epic Fail.

This year I am going to be consistent with blogging, and to update my Facebook Fan Page and Pinterest page more often.

I have one more resolution to add to this list! I've committed to reading the Bible this year. I haven't read it the whole way through before. I've just chosen chapters to read. I have a printable from Charles Stanley that I am using, and so far, I LOVE it!

I will see you in 2017 to see how I did with these resolutions!

What are your resolutions for this upcoming year? Leave me a comment and tell me about them!

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