While there were some amazing aspects of 2016, I’m ready to see it drift off into the sunset. I’ve had a few gifts from the universe, but for me, 2016 was about learning. I did a massive amount of soul-searching and dragging myself up out of the muck. 2016 taught me many things and I’m ready to apply all that I have learned to a new, incredible year.
Some people call them resolutions, but I call them goals. Goals are something you’re so passionate about that you will stop at nothing to reach them, but no matter what you refer to them as, I truly believe that going into each new year with a clear idea of what you want to get out of it, will shape your future life and self for the better. Use the days leading up to 2017 as a period of self-reflection. Look at those days as a period of rebirth and rediscovery. Who are you? Who do you want to be? What does your perfect life look like?
Shift Your Mindset
Dream it. Set the intention. Manifest. Achieve. Make one of your goals for 2017 to shift the way you think. There is nothing you can’t achieve. Want to start your own fashion line? Decide your market, your design, research retailers and manufacturers… While it is a huge goal with many moving parts, it’s achievable; break your larger goal down into achievable steps. Surround yourself with those who challenge you and keep you accountable. Seek out advice from those who have done it already. Focus on staying positive and understand that there is nothing wrong with learning as you go. If you carry yourself as if you’ve already achieved your goals, you will achieve them. Every thought is energy… keep them positive and the universe will bless you in return.
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Stay Organized
 An old school day planner and a weekly checklist has made 2016 extremely productive for me. You’ve probably seen me mention the power of writing things down quite a few times… The power in this is, you’re taking the energy of your thought and making it concrete through a small action—pen to paper. This now serves as a reminder of what you want to achieve. Writing down your goals and daily tasks is a way to keep your thoughts organized. List things out in order of importance, timelines, smaller step goals – create a clear road map so that you don’t wander off! Also, work in a dynamic, but CLEAN space. Organizing your workspace is just as important as keeping your brain in check.
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Health is Wealth
 Skip the gym membership in 2017. We all strive to be healthier versions of ourselves, but I don’t believe a gym membership is the way to go. Be gentle with yourself and start small. Make goals of drinking more water, getting 10,000 steps a day, and eating more balanced meals… while still being able to enjoy a cupcake every so often! You’d be surprised how the smallest changes yield the biggest results, not just in body, but in mind as well. Focus on creating healthier habits rather than a total body transformation. Listen to your body and trust the process. If what you’re doing doesn’t make you feel better on a mind, body, AND soul level, then you’re not achieving optimal health.
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Rest, Reset, and Recharge
Know when your body is reaching the point of being burnt out. If you wake up on a Saturday with a list of things to do, but your body wants to stay in PJs and veg out all day, let it. Go with it. We need rest, both mentally and physically and you shouldn’t feel bad for giving in to it. Allowing yourself to rest, reset, and recharge keeps your mind sharp and your body healthy. Laundry can wait. Life is all about balance and we can’t survive if we’re all action and no rest. What are your favorite ways to rest after the workday? Treat yourself to it daily. Make it a ritual.
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2017 can be the best year yet with just those 4 simple steps! Honest! Take some time for yourself over the next couple weeks and do some journaling. Think about the aspects of your life where these types of goals and resolutions apply, then introduce them into your life in January. Become more self-aware so that at the end of the year you know what you were able to change, what needs work, and all the awesome things you’ve accomplished! Think positive. Write it down. Keep it healthy. Take a nap. Here’s to 2017!
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My goal for 2017 is to be healthier physically, mentally and financially. Going to work towards this.
I don’t make resolutions, but I am definitely looking forward to a great year in 2017. I am excited to see what it brings.
These are simple steps! I love that you broke them down to help set goals. I am excited for 2017!
Yes! I’m definitely going to be journaling every day! Thanks for this post, it’s super inspiring 🙂
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What a great list of steps for New Year’s resolutions! It is so hard to pick! Hmmm… I’ll have to go with the Himilayan salt lamp!
Amazing! Love it 🙂
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Health is definitely wealth, especially as we get older! Definitely need to look after myself more next year!
Here is to 2017! I just found out I am having a baby girl! Excited!
Congrats! Your new year will be exciting!
Yes it is that time of year to start thinking of those resolutions. Hopefully I will come up with a few that I can actually keep.
Great tips! It is indeed all about mindset! PS: I LOVE salt lamps, I have one in every room 🙂
I haven’t even thought that far yet! LOL!!
I am with you on the organizer , I just have to remember to use mine!!
Here’s to a great 2017. I know I have a lot of things I need to work on. Thanks for the great ideas.
My biggest goal for 2017 is being better organized both professionally and personally. Thanks for sharing your organization tips.
I love this post because each goal is attainable or should be. Great job!
I love that you look at it more as goals and have someone keep you accountable. I need an accountability buddy!
They are the best tools! Check in with each other and inspire each other to keep going.
This is awesome! I love the way you categorised and presented the different tools.
Ok you are on top of this! Love all of these ideas and products. Especially the books. I think I need to start 2017 off with a great one!
These are great resolutions! I’m going to have to work on these myself. Always stay positive!
Great post! I agree with each of these resolutions. Cheers to the new year!
I really need this : Meal Prep Containers. Really cool article
For me = Keep my eye on the prize.
I appreciate that you’ve added all of the products as well. I like to have everything right here where I need it. So very smart! Who knows, I may be picking up most of these for 2017.
I like that Goal Digger Planner! Really have to invest on something you want for the future.
Lovely tips! I agree with you on health is wealth. It’s important to make it happen and stay on for 2017.
Those are great resolutions to keep! I already started my resolution, to be a healthier me.
I have been deciding on my new goals that I want to set for myself. You have given me some positivity and to start slow. Thanks for the tips!
You have some awesome ideas to stay positive in 2017!! My friend always whips out those affirmation cards at her parties! They are funny and make you feel good.
I wish I could make sleep or hibernation a goal for 2017. There are days I am just so tired, physically and mentally, that all I want to do is sleep for a minimum of 3 months straight LOL. On the other side of things, my goal for 2017 is to get back in the pink of health.
These are great resolutions to keep! I plan to make this the best year yet!
these are such amazing goals for 2017, My health and well-being is my top priority this coming year after a pretty rough year of health stuff.
I like the fact that this does not sound like a typical resolution list but something you can set goals with. I am not a resolution type of person – but set goals to reach for.
I plan to focus on my health in 2017 or at least try to anyways sometimes it gets in the way because of my anxiety/depression, but I will hope for the best!
I prefer to use the term goals as opposed to resolutions as well. Goals are something we strive for at any given time during the year. This coming 2017, I am hoping that I will eat healthier and get into a more regular exercise routine.
These goals are definitely worth keeping and can be life changing. Great post!
i’m noping 2017 is better than this year as well. wishing everyone luck as well.
Love these tips! Shifting your mindset will do you a lot of good! These are all awesome suggestions to do before the year starts!
These are all great resolutions that can definitely be kept! Awesome advice to set goals that are feasible.
Thank you for this lol you know i was saying to my self the other day that im going to start taking care of my self start eating healthy start working out and dont plan for next year just let everything fall into place because i’ve failed so much this year :/