I had every intention of writing this differently. In fact, I wrote this post and it turned into a 1000+ word verbal purge filled with self-pity and a deep need to explain every detail of what happened in 2014.
So, for 2015 (and for this post and the sake of your sanity) my hopes and goals for 2015 are to let it all go.
Let go of all of those things that just aren’t worth it because I just can’t control them. I can’t control 90% of what happens on the business side of my blog, because a lot of it is dictated by the gods over at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. What I can control, is making sure you see the most delicious creations I can summon from my brain. That’s what I can control, so that’s what I’ll do, whether there’s 10 people reading and drooling over it or 10 million people reading and drooling (but let’s be honest, 10 million would be pretty darn sweet).
I can’t control what happened with my weight this year. That was a terrible situation (it involved hormones, pills, and drastic shifts that my doctor said “oops” to). I need to swallow, breathe and move on. I need to buy new clothes and take time to figure out what looks bangin on this figure. I need to buy new bras that fit.
More things I can control that can lead to a better 2015? Change my toothbrush heads more often and change my Clarisonic heads too. Also, wear more red lipstick. And listen to more One Direction (let’s face it, you do it too). Go to the dentist at least once this year (hey, I hadn’t been in FIVE years when I finally went last month).
I give myself permission to shamelessly plan a baby’s room in my house even though I’m totally not pregnant. I’m going to go all “Secret” on that wish.
I’m going to enjoy the little moments more with my husband. Like 10 minutes ago when we were both sitting on the couch, singing One Direction songs with complete sincerity. Also, we happen so sing a lot of songs together. It’s our thing. But in 2015, I want to remember to take more pictures of us together. (when you’re terrified of your weight, you avoid cameras like the plague, so this year went mostly undocumented)
I want to go to more blog conferences and I want to meet more of YOU! I love that. You have no idea!
I want to travel and see more new places! And remember to take pictures (there it is again)!!
Yoga! Keep that going! It’s changed my life. It’s deepened my shallow patience and stretched my confidence. I’ve never done an athletic challenge that’s left me feeling as accomplished as yoga has. I’ll keep doing athletic challenges, of course (because I truly love them!), but I will always be in yoga classes and craving them when I’m not there.
Ok! I could go on forever. But I won’t. I want to hear some of your goals and hopes for 2015! We all know “resolutions” are bullshit and leave you feeling like a failure, but having some goals or hopes keep you going. Totally awesome. What are yours?
And I hope that I don’t have “Let It Go” stuck in my head any longer.
[My husband just sternly, encouragingly said to me, “Look forward!” Well said, dear.]
Happy New Year!
xxoo
This is such a great post! I wish you all the best for 2015! It’s great to hear that you are starting it on a positive note! 🙂
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you know you can vent to me anytime. I get it all. cheers to 2015!
These are all amazing goals for 2015. . many of which I hope to adopt for myself. I recently moved back from Africa so have been going through the whole reverse culture shock thing. It’s crazy the impact this can have on your life. But like you, I have been making many new changes that are going to propel me forward into an even better direction. Best wishes in the year to come.
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