Resolutions or Goals, You decide.

Ah yes! It's that time of the year again to make those much noted promises to ourselves about how we will improve our lives for the better. Hopefully if you make resolutions that you keep at least 2 of them. I think the biggest way to overcome failure is to recognize that they will happen because no one is perfect, dust yourself off, bounce back and practice practice practice. You are bound to falter in different areas of your life but the main point is to not stay down but approach from a different angle and see what works best for you. Sometimes you may be making too many ambitious goals at once and need to focus on only one or even make a compromise for these goals, resolutions or dreams to be successful. But one thing's for sure.......you won't get ahead just sitting on your behind. Trust me it only leads to a sore bum and a truck load of regrets and missed opportunities.

All of that being said.......What are my 2013 resolutions/ goals? Well let's check them out.

Academic:

1.Have a set study timetable that I follow

2. Acquire my Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences Degree

3. Have an exemplary work ethic

4 Participate and be more active on the wards, in the hospital and in the clinics and all aspects of medical life

Personal: 

1. Take care of my mind, body and spirit.

2. Travel more often and seek out new adventures

3. Relax when feeling stressed

4. Participate in weekly focus challenges

5. Read 1 book a month incl. 3 business/ finance books, 1 marketing book, 2 inspirational book, 1 personal development book and the other 5 will be fictional books to spark the imagination

Financial:

1. Make $10, 000 from a side income

2. Create and stick to a functional budget

3. Successfully complete the 365 financial challenge (I'll explain this at a later date)

4. Improve financial literacy. Learn about investment options, stocks, bonds, portfolios, mutual funds, etc.

5. Save for a Dream Vacation and take it in 2013

Health, Fitness and Spirituality:

1. Lose 10-15 lbs of excess weight

2. Make a successful lifestyle modification

3. Do something to improve my health every week

4. Establish and maintain a functional exercise routine

5. Full take care of my body incl. meal plans, fitness regimen, meditation

6. Read motivational and fitness articles weekly

7. Pray and read the bible more frequently

8. Write a gratitude list and continue to work on my life journal and dream book

Beauty

1. Have a hair regimen that I stick to

2. Get rid of acne and blacspots

3. Take care of hair, nails, and skin

4. Have a beauty and fashion routine

5. Drink water daily

Blog:

1. Create more captivating blog content

2. Increase blog readership and followership

3. Do at least 6 guest posts on other blogs

4. Increase blog promotions and marketing

5. Establish myself as a blogger in the blogging world

6. Win the Jamaica Blog Award for Best Personal Blog :D

During the course of the year these goals may change or be altered but in the end all I accomplish shall be a step in the direction that I want to take my life in and I will be proud of it all. How about you? What are New Year's Resolutions/ Goals for 2013?

Much Love,

Nella