I don’t believe in New
Year’s resolutions. There, I said it.
Not to be a complete downer, but for me, a handful of resolutions don’t
amount to much. In year’s past, they’ve been nothing more than empty
promises and goals that I make because it’s something you’re supposed to
do at the beginning of the new year. For 2014, all I vow to focus on is
living a more creative life and surrounding myself with inspiration.
#nopressurethough
My creed for 2014.
[blog.]
I started bitte. und.
danke. at the tail-end of October and, to be honest, it’s not where I want it
to be. I haven’t hit my stride in writing or been very successful in
coming up with unique posts. Not to mention, blogging regularly...oops.
That’s definitely something that I want to change, though. Nothing
beats the excitement of getting a new post up and generating content that I
feel strongly for. I just need to find my groove.
[in. the. moment.]
Living more "in the
moment” – haven’t you heard that one before?! Last year, I can’t even
count the number of times I commented on how quickly time was flying by.
#literallyeveryweek From now on, I want to do my best to stay
busy-busy-busy and make sure that every minute counts (and by busy, I mean more
productive and focused on doing things that I love). Time wasted on
worrying about a year going by too fast and growing older is not time well
spent. I don’t know where 2014 will take me and I’m okay with that.
I say enough with dwelling on future plans – I’d much rather focus on the
“now.”
[inspiration.]
Part of the reason I
began this blog was so that I could be more inspired. Outside of my
studies, I never read. Though I’m known
to read all of my favorite fashion glossies cover-to-cover, I can’t remember
the last time I checked out a library book and actually read it. Whereas
in the past I would have been oh-so-excited to dive into Nicholas Sparks’
latest novel, these days I’m looking for something with a bit more substance.
I only long for books that are going to challenge and provide me with a
new outlook on life. In the coming months, I would love to read 1-3 tomes
in the areas of fashion, design, architecture, art or travel. Recommendations, please :)
[happiness.]
Going hand-in-hand with
living more in the moment is being happy. Outside of all my failures,
frustrations, writer’s block, and anxiety (that stems from school and sometimes
life in general), I would like to get more in touch with my happy side. Whether
I decide to pick up yoga to block out all of my negative energy or spend more
time doing “what I love” (whatever that may be), happiness is underrated.
As today marks the
second Monday of the new year (and the ever-dreaded J-a-n-u-a-r-y!), it’s not
too late to outline your goals (or resolutions) for the next 11 months.
How has 2014 been treating you so far?
xo,
A
P.S.- This post is about as heavy and deep as it
will get on bitte. und. danke. Look forward to something more uplifting
on Friday!
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