Truthfully, I really hate New Year's Resolutions. Like most people, I'm a skeptic in the belief that the new year means that anything will change: meaning that I recognize that people simply do not make vast lifestyle changes overnight. But as I've learned, the idea of change is a near constant process of self-growth, reflection, and more importantly: holding yourself accountable to learn healthy habits and unlearn toxic ones. To hold myself accountable, I decided to round up my personal list of things I hope to improve upon and/or accomplish in 2020:

photo: @mejuri 

MIND

• Use social media and screen time more intentionally and be on my phone less (when I can)

• Read for pleasure!!!!

• Use my journal more - more frequent self check-ins

• Vent more about my joy, not just my problems

• Learn how to enjoy the present, not just the prospect of the future

• Eat at least one nutritious meal per day

• Feel less guilty about having unproductive days

• Rely less on stimulants throughout the day (nicotine, caffeine, etc.)

• Say "no" more often, and feel less guilty about it

• Do not overextend yourself in relationships for those who wouldn't do the same

• Take more risks

• Be more unapologetically honest with others and myself

• Step into my stature instead of wondering if I'm qualified to be there - (down with imposter syndrome!)

CAREER

• Start and contribute to my 401k

• Increase salary by +$10k by the end of the year

• Maintain a creative hobby/outlet outside of work

• Expand + improve upon professional writing + copy skills

• Be more vocal in workplace

LIFESTYLE

• Continue to build a 90% sustainable wardrobe

• Finish curating a home that feels personal + fill space with more art

• Convert entire pantry + kitchen to 100% sustainable storage methods

• Reduce use of plastic and disposables

• Get a bar cart?!

• New. Everyday. Rings.

• Find a new workout that I like and be more consistent

• Explore the East Side more

• Get back into photography

That's all for now - will update throughout the year. Happy 2020!