Hello hello, so today I thought we could have a lovely little chat about our goals and ambitions for the year. I love reading the predictions and pre-set goals of others at this time of year so I thought it would be the perfect time to share mine. This post came a little later than originally planned but I’m late for almost everything so why change now? Now, 2019 was tumultuous to put it lightly and I feel like I’m emerging from the fog and looking forward to prioritizing self-growth, self-care, and self-love. I’m halfway through a huge work project and already dreaming of the weekend. Not to be dramatic but how is it only WEDNESDAY?
Strip Back my To Do List
This month I’ve felt the pressure. In preparation for going back to work 5 days a week in February, I’ve hit the ground running in January, onboarding new clients, flying from meeting to meeting while navigating parenthood not to mention life as a single mum. 2019 was a year of change and I took the need to start the year on a positive note in all aspects of my life to a whole new level, throwing myself out of my comfort zone like never before. It dawned on me last week that I’m the only one who is giving myself an unmanageable to-do list and as the master of my own schedule I can scale it back as and when I please. So, that’s exactly what I plan to do.
Prioritise Self Care
Now, this is something I’m not going to put off anymore as my self care activities are the first to be knocked off the list when I have a busy week. Now, I’m going to put working out in this category as I don’t know how I would have got through the changes last year brought without being able to clear my head in the gym. I’ve been pretty consistent with my workouts, meeting my trainer twice a week religiously and I can’t believe the changes I’ve seen in such a short time. I plan to stick to 2 sessions a week (you can follow my workouts on my Instagram and my trainer here) but I’m also going to start boxing and dancing when I can find the time rather than joining a generic gym as I miss having a club or a team to spend time with and we all know how isolating working from home can be so this would be a great excuse to get out of the house.
Discover New Music
Alexa play You’re someone else by Flora Cash. I have had this song on repeat all day. It has the most soothing tones which is just what I need when I’m drowning in deadlines. Nothing has the ability to change my mood than music and it’s something I’ve always loved to explore. The music in my library is beyond eclectic and I like it that way. This year I’m going to discover new artists and go to as many concerts as I can. Are you listening to a song on repeat right now? Share it in the comments so I can add it to my playlist!
Find my Passion
It’s no secret that as a new mum you tend to lose yourself in a sea of baby-related activities and if someone had asked me what I liked to do for fun this time last year I genuinely wouldn’t have known the answer. I want to pursue the things that make me content, the things that make me happy, you know, the things that make your eyes light up when you talk about them. I write to pay the bills but I want to carve out time to write more creatively and create inspiring paragraphs that my daughter will treasure one day.
Parent My Way
We all know what we’re supposed to do. Soft play, sing and sign, playgroups and the like, but I want to go truly off-piste this year. My parenting experience so far has been 100% textbook and I’ve followed the various apps and books to the letter. This year, I want to explore the world with my daughter and see my favourite places through her eyes with the people that make my soul sing. I’m planning a little trip to the East Coast to visit my bestie and just the thought of her little footprints in the sand next to mine gets me a little bleary-eyed. Those beaches hold the most magical memories for me and the last time I visited, she was a barely-there bump. I want to make memories that we can treasure that allow me to truly get to know the little person I’ve created. I want to find out for myself what she loves and is naturally drawn towards whether that is adventure, nature, creativity, dance or art. I think the first year of parenting was all about making it through the day but I want to fill our summer with fun and frolics that are little less scripted this year and really find my feet as a mum.
What are your hopes, dreams and goals for 2020?
