I’ve never really been one to set New Year’s resolutions. I don’t like the idea of spending a bunch of time trying to do things in January and then running out of steam by February or March. But I do like the idea of turning a new leaf. Each day is a new opportunity, right?
Mostly, I think I like the idea of self-improvement. That you can both have confidence for yourself and who you are while simultaneously being self-aware and having the courage to be a better person.
Maybe that statement is a big grandiose considering that the resolutions I’m about to set are typical, classic ones about eating healthier and exercising. But improving oneself can be both little and big things.
I think the key to resolutions is balance between keeping yourself motivated to do the work and also cutting yourself some slack for mistakes or weaknesses.
Okay, enough blathering. I decided to set resolutions this year when I saw a link-up for Resolutions in Motion on Covered in Grace. Having a group of people doing it together and having accountability through my blog readers should help me meet my goals!
My resolution is to Be Healthier. I’m going to do this through 3 sub-goals:
- Cook dinner at home at least 4 nights per week.
- Have no more than 4 non-water beverages per week.
- Do yoga once per week and take a walk at least once per week.
These are all rules that I’ve managed to follow at some point in the past couple years. But in the last few months, I’ve gotten off track. I got super busy at work and lost my game. And then the holidays came up, driving the last nail into that coffin. But now I’m back on the wagon.
My inspiration: I bought myself new clothes! Sorry for the poor-quality selfie, as I was not originally intending to share this with you all, but there it is. I spent some Christmas money on new workout gear, hoping that my desire to wear it would result in actual workouts and not just trips to the grocery store.
I’m linking up with Resolutions in Motion hosted by:
Megan @ Shaping Up To Be A Mom
Brooke @ Covered In Grace
Tif @ Ramblings of a Southern Belle
Rosie @ Craftbotic
Resolutions In Motion is a 6-week challenge where the participants set a goal and work to achieve it. Join us every Tuesday for inspirational guest posts, surprise giveaways, blog hops, and more! The final link-up will include giveaways for some amazing prizes!
If you have not yet signed up for this awesome challenge, registration is STILL OPEN! Please go here and fill out the sign-up form, and then make sure you link up your first post before this linky closes (on Saturday, January 12th).
Participating in both the initial (today’s) linkup and the final link-up is required to win prizes, but we will also have a link-up each Tuesday throughout the challenge, for anyone who wants to write about their goal and progress regularly!
– Brooke @ Covered In Grace
That’s it! I’ll let you know how I do. And join us in setting some resolutions! You have until Saturday to register.
Wine & Plum 
Those are great goals! Thanks for joining and for including the signup info in your post!
Thanks! And I’m happy to include the sign-up info. Thanks for doing the link-up and encouraging me to actually set goals this year!
Great top and really achievable goals. Good luck!
Thank you!
Stopping by from Resolutions in Motion! I too am doing a healthier living type goal! Great tasks! I wish I could cut down to only 4 non water drinks. Love my coffee and wine a little too much :) But am definitely cutting some other things down and am working out in some manor every day 6 days a week. Good Luck!
Kim@Singledou[b]t
I understand… I’m a fan of wine and tea. Good luck with the cutting back and with working out! We’ll be in this together. :)