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New Year Resolutions

1/3/2018

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I'm going for it this year. 2018. The year of the woman and the year I write down goals-- attainable ones-- and stick to them.  I've tried, and failed, at keeping resolutions. I'm sort of a "go big or go home" type of person and I burn out. If I want to start working out again, I'll go too hard the first week and make myself sick, so I stop. If I plan to go to bed early, I'll fall behind on things which means waking up earlier and thus, getting the same amount of sleep. Forget giving up chocolate. I'll go three days without it and then have a low moment and accidentally eat an entire bag of M&Ms. As you can see, I'm not consistent. I'm a mess. 

Thus, the list. I'm holding myself accountable. Ten things I'm working on this year. No excuses. 
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1. Practice Mindfulness. I've read quite a bit about it and it sounds fascinating. 
2. Hydrate. I read women are supposed to drink around 91 ounces a day. I've had 34 and it's dinner time. No more-- 2018 is the year for more water. 
3. Hiking. I love in the southwest and don't take advantage of the beautiful trails.  I want to go 10 times this year. 10. 
4. Join a writing group. This idea terrifies me (strangers commenting on my work-- yikes!) But its good to surround yourself with people who know the craft. 
5. Finish 3 romance manuscripts (at least the first draft. A MS can take anywhere from 4-10 drafts)
6.  Italian. I started learning in two years ago and I stopped making time for it. I want to get back to it.
7. Exercise. I won't commit to anything crazy but I need to make a valid effort to walk, jog, or run three times a week. I had a career change and won't be on my feet as much and staying active is a must. 
8. Reading four books a month; 1 outside my comfort zone. I read at a pretty quick rate and can knock out the amount of books each month easily-- its the challenge reading outside what I love. (I'm a sucker for YA, thrillers, and romance.)  
9. Finish a MS without romance. No one has to read it, but I want to challenge myself. 
10. Better skin care routine. I know that sounds weird but I need to take better care of my skin. (Side note-- if you know any secrets or products that work great, let me know :) )

Well, now that its on the internet its forever.  I must complete them, then.  What about you? Do you have any New Year Resolutions? 

Please share! 
XO

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Jade link
1/7/2018 05:11:41 pm

This is a good list and I have surprisingly similar goals.

One thing I have recently done and am SO grateful I pushed myself to do is join a writer's group. And yes, it is as terrifying as it sounds but it has been so beneficial to me. I joined a romance writer's group (And actually will be attending a regional, general author group for the first time this Thursday- eek!) and it's been nothing but supportive people who are just as eager to see you succeed as they are. It's helpful to hear other techniques and guest speakers and everyone is so open and willing to help- I would 100000% recommend it!

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      • Off the Ice
    • Holdout
    • Cleat Chasers Series >
      • Challenge Accepted
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      • Best Player
      • No Easy Catch
    • Isaac's Bar >
      • Let Life Happen
    • Out of the Park Series >
      • Evening the Score
      • Sliding Home
      • Rounding the Bases
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      • Teaching with the Enemy
      • Next Door Nightmare
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