Petite Resolutions

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My overall goal for 2013 is to be more Anna Wintour, less Liz Lemon.

Goal 1: Work out regularly (I want to look good in time for Jamaica)

• Workout at least three times each week (preferably in the a.m.)
• In order to accomplish this goal, I’ve scheduled daily morning workouts into my calendar, as suggested by many “experts.” Let’s see if I can actually NOT ignore them this time around.
• Do yoga once a week.
• Sign-up for a 10K in the fall (run it in under 65 minutes)

Goal 2: Read two books each month

• Read before bed instead of watching 30 Rock re-runs

2013 Reading Challenge

• January: Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons; Grace by Grace Coddington
• February: On Writing by Stephen King (a must read for any writer)

Goal 3: Be More Involved

• Continue volunteering with the International Association of Business Communicators - Ottawa Chapter and Dress for Success

Goal 4: Write More

• Take time to write each day (at least 30 minutes)
• Again, this is something I've scheduled into my calendar, "experts" claim that the way to stick with a goal. Fingers crossed it works for me!

Goal 5: Spend Less

• Set up and stick to a budget
• By setting up a mint.com account, I hope that I can find something that works and actually stick to a budget for a whole year.
• Reduce amount spent on clothes
• Eat out less (1 per week)
• Reduce the amount of bank fees paid (by reducing debt)
• Set-up rainy day fund that can cover at least three months worth of expenses

Goal 6: Don’t gossip. Don’t consume gossip

• spend less time on People.com and PerezHilton.
• I will not be giving up Go Fug Yourself as they're fashion related (how's that for justification) - and will only be limiting my time on Lainey Gossip (but it's Canadian, the writing is superb, and she seems to have disdain for the same people I do).

Goal 7: Be, overall, healthier

• Drink more water
• Eat more fruits, vegetables & berries
• Eat less pasta, dairy & meat
• Eat out less (less fake foods)

Goal 8: Mental Health

• Be patient, take time to breathe
• Stop being lazy
• Stop being scared - of failure, of standing out, of succeeding...
• Don't think, DO!

Goal 9: Have a better overall attitude

• Don't Complain!
• Be grateful

Goal 10: Go on an adventure 

• Newfoundland (May for a work conference)
• Jamaica (July for my best friend's wedding!)
• Save for my 2014 adventure (Iceland!)

For more of my petite resolutions, visit: http://pinterest.com/petiteadventure/2013-petite-resolutions/