12.30.17 // 5:30 pm // new year’s resolutions!
i know i’ve been super mia recently but school was crazy busy and then there were the holidays and stuff but i’m back! i’m usually not really one for new year’s resolutions, but i’ve been thinking of making for for 2018 so @thank-yew‘s suggestion was perfect! i’ll be sharing my resolutions and some resolution suggestions if you’re looking for any resolution inspiration! xoxo, m
MY RESOLUTIONS:
1. have my middle split by the end of the year (stretch at least 3x a week)
2. draw/letter at least once a week
3. drink more water!!!
4. moisturize after every shower + apply lip balm at least every day (i have really dry skin + lips whoops)
5. exercise (outside of dance rehearsal) at least once a week
6. read at least 1 book a month (tb to when i’d read 1 book almost every day)
GENERAL RESOLUTION SUGGESTIONS:
lifestyle/health:
- drink more water
- eat healthier (more specific goals: eat more fruits/vegetables, eat less fried food, eat fewer sweets)
- take your vitamins every day (vitamins are good for you!)
- exercise more (specific goals: 30 min of yoga/pilates every other day, run # of miles a week, # of crunches every day etc)
- meditate every day when you get up/before bed
- journal every day when you get up/before bed (or even every week)
- turn off all electronics 30 min before bed
- wake up/go to sleep at a certain time every day
- save # of dollars a week/month (you could use it for purchase to reward yourself, a trip you’d like to take, or just to have in case of emergencies)
- clean your room/desk once a week
- read # of books a month
- take 30 minutes of “me time” at least once a week
- create less waste (fewer takeout boxes/plastic bottles/plastic utensils etc)
- cook a new recipe (or just cook) once a week/month
school/studying:
- start studying/reviewing for a big test 2 weeks in advance
- make flashcards/review notes the day after the lecture (or you could wait a week for example if you feel like relearning after a while is more helpful)
- file away old homeworks/tests when you get them back instead of just tossing them somewhere random
- keep your notes organized in a designated binder/notebook for each class
- annotate/correct your homeworks + tests when you get them back using *your thought process* instead of just copying from a key
- form a study group in the first few weeks of class for each class
- don’t be afraid to ask for help (go to office hours, peer tutoring etc)
- start your homework asap (or at least look over it so the amount of work required for it doesn’t surprise you the night before its due)
- watch tv shows/read books in your target language (ex: one of each a month)
- interact with your target language (flashcards, duolingo, talk to someone) at least once a week
bullet journal/art:
- open your bujo at least once a day (and yes this is something i struggle with)
- sketch once a day/week
- try a daily/weekly art challenge
- try a daily/weekly lettering challenge
- review your bujo set-ups/spreads once a week/month and change what isn’t working
- draw something new/out of your comfort zone at least once a week/month
things to learn (practice them once a day/week):
- coding (java, python, c++ etc)
- CAD (fusion or solidworks)
- an instrument (ukulele, piano, guitar, etc)
- drawing
- sculpting (w/ polymer or full on ceramics)
- the adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign, audition etc)
- dance (ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip hop)
- photography
- needle felting
- beading
- cooking
- sewing/knitting/crocheting
- a new language
** there are so many resources online to help you learn so honestly all you need is the internet and some determination!
