Monday, January 2, 2012

Tres Chic Resolutions


Admittedly, I am not much of a resolutions kind of gal.  I like to have goals in all stages of my life, so setting up resolutions just because it is a new year always seems silly to me.  Not to mention, it can feel disheartening to break your new year's resolution within a few days of making it! So, why even try?  

However, with almost 2 years of "real world" work experience under my belt, I have found it harder to stay motivated than while in college.  In college, graduation was looming, and working towards that diploma gave me a tangible goal to visualize while suffering through statistics.  In the workforce, goals are less tangible (at least in my job) and the amount of work and effort you want to put in to achieving goals is solely up to you.  Hence, I decided this year would be a good year to write down a few resolutions in hopes that seeing my goals in writing will hold me accountable to accomplishing them. 







What do you think of my resolutions?  I know there are some athletes out there who would gawk at me for only working out 3 times a week, but it's a start, people!  The gym is definitely not my forte.  I do hope to take on an interior design client and become a better photographer.  I plan to write more notes to loved ones and friends.  Being a "words of affirmation" love languager (if you have no idea what I am talking about, go here), I always feel so loved when someone takes the time to write me a note, so I plan to pay it forward this year! I also hope to see a new country in 2012.  What are you hoping to accomplish this year?

PS..... I am guest posting today over at Lili & Mae.... go check it out here.

24 comments:

  1. I think it's great that you made these resolutions! I'm of the whole "I'm going to break them so why bother trying" camp, but I should try to break out of that and set some goals for myself. Thanks for the inspiration! Good luck with your resolutions, I look forward to seeing posts about your interior designing!

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  2. Very nice post..!!!

    Kiss Kiss
    Ely. <3

    HAPPY NEW YEAR..!

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  3. Great resolutions Sam! I'm like you, never been the type to make them or write them down but this year I am, don't know why, just feel like to ;)
    PS: I wish I could get more sleep too, but that's not a resolution for me, is more like a luxury! lol
    Happy New Year!

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  4. I love these! I think they are great- 3 times is a lot for me too! :) That's really exciting about your first client too! Can't wait to follow along w/ that on here :)

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  5. These are great resolutions! I will take them all and add them to my list ;)
    Can I be your first client?!
    xx
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  6. Love all your resolutions! Become a better photographer is on my list too :-)

    Love your blog- thanks for stopping by a creative day! following now :-)

    eileen
    www.acreativedayblog.com

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  7. Love these!! I cannot wait for you to have your first interior design client--oh how lucky they are :) I'm absolutely adding send more handwritten notes to my list. Such a great idea.

    xoxo,

    Carly

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  8. These are GREAT! Best of luck, I just know you'll do them all. :)

    www.glamorsham.blogspot.com

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  9. I want to take a photography class, too! Happy New Year and thank you for following my blog!

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  10. Those are good resolutions! I need to learn how to use my camera better too!

    Thanks for sharing that bible verse on my blog today! I need to remind myself of it daily.

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  11. Ooh, I want to travel and take photos! Lovely goals. xo

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  12. These sound like wonderful goals for the New Year!! I wish you much success with all of them and any other endeavors you take on! I know you will do great in 2012:) Toodles, Twirling Clare

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  13. Great goals Sam! I know exactly what you mean, I have a hard time when goals are a lot less tangible. Happy New Year!

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  14. I love all of these! I think they're all extremely fulfilling and worthwhile. xoxo

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  15. These are fantastic resolutions! Good luck! I'm sure you will be successful. :)

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  16. These are wonderful goals to have. I love the one about writing more handwritten notes...it's definitely a lost art now!

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  17. These sound like wonderful resolutions and fun too!! I'm going to work a little on time management. My days can get away from me without accomplishing all I want to do...

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  18. Great resolutions. Definitely agree with the traveling one.
    And I didn't know you wanted to go into interior design? So fun.

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  19. You have really great goals for 2012 and I wish you all the best in reaching them! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting :)
    xo,
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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  20. i love love love your resolutions! i need to take a photography class too and i definitely want to write more hand written notes!

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  21. Loving all of your New Years goals and resolutions! Soak it all up and take every opportunity to travel... life is too short not to see the world! ps... loving your blog! :) xo

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  22. I love your resolutions! And I'm right there with you on taking any excuse to travel. I hope 2012 brings you everything you want -- and more!

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  23. fabulous resolutions! I also want to take a photography class (and I must learn how to use photoshop!)
    hope 2012 is fabulous for you my dear!
    xx

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  24. love these resolutions...especially, 'take every excuse to travel.' yes!

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