My 14 Goals for Twenty-Fourteen

Last night, I brainstormed and finalized my official New Years' Resolutions. Even though it's a few days - okay, two weeks - into the year, I've been spending that time doing some reflecting, self-analyzing, and some learning.... the hard way.

I've brought up the tough conversation, particularly because it's better to have done it now than later. I've gotten advice from my closest friends who know me, my family who love me, and I've been motivated to believe that I'm capable of at least these these things - and much, much more.

I'm locking down these good habits today, giving myself a break on the weekends, and treating myself to small pleasures such as that extra cup of coffee and Disneyland daycations (can't wait!). Finally, while the most popular resolution this year may have been "Not to make New Years Resolutions," I'm one to trust that planning and granting oneself tools and blueprints helps to make projects happen. Winners keep score, I say at work when driving results. Winners also have game plans!

1. Pay off credit card debt [ideally by April 1st]
2. Drink more water
3. No Diet Coke!
4. Complete a fitness event (i.e. 10K)
5. Run at least 100 miles in 2014 (by running 3x per week!)
6. Write something every day
7. Record things that I'm grateful for in the green, leather Jotter
8. Go to a [new] concert!
9. Save for rent deposit and move into my own place!
10. Embark upon (or at least book) my next trip abroad
11. Make a career move, such as a new role or new store
12. Join an extracurricular activity; ideas: Zumba certification, book club, softball team
13. Attend an outdoor retreat outside my comfort zone: [around yoga or hiking, maybe?]
14. Put less pressure on myself and apologize less. Aka, "relax." -Dad

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