Each year, I tend to set lofty goals for my personal, and professional life. However, this year... I'm ready to slow down & hone in on what's most important to me, and truly discover what fills my cup. It's easy to look to others and feel like we "should" do this, or that, but I've come to realize that happiness & personal goals are an individual thing. And while we can look to others for inspiration, our path will ultimately be unique, and very much our own. With that said, here's what I'm working on for 2022!
CREATE A MORNING ROUTINE I LOVE - Currently, I don't love my morning routine. I'd like to make time for meditation, yoga, a hot shower, and then get dressed for my day. I feel like it will help with both my productivity, and overall well being. I'd love to know - do you currently have a set morning routine? Or do you just wing it...
WORK ON MY BLOG EACH DAY - I'd love to commit 30 minutes of each day to my blog & new Instagram account A City Farmhouse. While my blog used to be a large part of my income, now I'd love to treat it more as a personal journal / passion project. However, should that bring a little side income in the future?... I would not say no. But that's definitely not my focus anymore.
INTENTIONAL EATING - I've become a little more calorie conscious in the past year and I've had a hard time not calorie counting, and I honestly don't love it. So, I'd like to switch over to a more intentional eating mindset. The goal is to listen to my body and eat what I'm craving. Some nights that might be a light salad with scallops, or a gluten free pasta dish. Basically, I'd like to be less stuck in my ways.
SLEEP - Once we're settled in our new home (eeep, still can't believe we're moving!) - I'm eager to work on my sleep hygiene. I'd love to go to bed early, take an epsom salt bath, read & drink my sleepy time tea. Haha, I sound like such an old lady. But totally here for it! ;)
DAILY WALKS - My family doctor mentioned she's started going on daily walks before work and it's helped with her energy significantly. I loved hearing that because I've been feeling so tired & drained lately. So, I'd love to start doing the same + what better way to explore our new town & neighbourhood than going on a daily morning walk. Really excited for this one, and better health overall!
What are your goals/intentions for 2022, friends?!
Hello friends, wanted to pop in before I hit the pause button and take time away from my blog & social media over the holidays. And boy, oh boy, do I need it! As I mentioned in my Insta post yesterday, I'm in desperate need of a reboot & pause. My reactivated case of mononucleosis has turned into a year long battle, and if I must be honest, I'm still on bedrest and absolutely heartbroken over it. It's been such a challenge, as you can imagine. But for now, I'm feeling the warm hug of the holidays and excited for my fave time of year in spite of all I'm going through. We've queued up our fave Christmas movies, and I'm ready to eat my weight in Xmas cookies & chocolate. Haha, who's with me?! But really, what a year it's been - am i right?! We've been stretched, probably had more meltdowns than we care to admit, and safe to say, we're all cheering for a better 2021. I'm crossing my fingers for good news globally, and better health for all of us!!
While I'm excited to go quiet, I'm also excited to come back to my blog & Insta in the new year. I'll definitely be changing my content around a little, and wanted to give you guys a heads up. Expect more curated shopping lists, luxury purchase covets & reviews, beauty, and the odd outfit thrown in too. Though for the outfit part, let's face it, it'll be me on a couch, make-up less, and with a hot cup of tea. God willing! Basically, I'm looking to take the pressure off, keep my photoshoots to under 5 minutes, and create content that is manageable while on bedrest. And while some might say, why don't you just scrap the blog all together V?! The truth is, I love the community, being creative, shopping (haha), and feeling a part of something. Because if I have to just resign myself to bedrest and hours of Netflix?! Well quite honestly, shoot me now. It's far too depressing!
Ok, I've gabbed enough. Happy Holidays, see you in 2021, if not a little sooner. And if you're the praying kind?! I'd love to get your prayers for my health & healing. Luv you guys!! xo
*image credit via the lovely Ashley Kane
