2017: Monthly Resolutions

2017 is arriving and with it arrives the heaps of New Years resolutions from the young, the old, the athletes, the artists, and just about anyone and everyone. Personally, my resolution often seems a bit overwhelming and often dies out before it even really has a chance to thrive.

This year, I've had the marvelous idea of setting a single goal for each month. If I get in the swing of it or enjoy it, I can then extend it into the rest of the year or my lifestyle. It's easier to say, "I've just got to get to the end of the month" rather than, "This is how I have to be from now on." 

Furthermore, when it's by the month it's a bit more 'challengey' which I find appeals to my competitive side, and just sounds more fun in general. 

I'm still brainstorming ideas for each month, but here's a few I've come up with so far. 

January - Vegetarian 

February - Stretching for at least 15 minutes everyday 

March - Write for at least 15 minutes each day (free-writing?)

April - Smile at a stranger everyday

May - No drinks but tea and water

June - Cold Showers

July - Tan for at least 25 minutes everyday

August - Run a mile at least 4x a week

September - Blog everyday

October - Give myself 3 compliments every morning

November - Think of a compliment for every person I see

December - Write letters, a shit ton; to myself, to my friends, to my family, to my future boyfriends, anyone and everyone.