The new year is in full swing! It’s been an exciting January so far (most notably, the beginning of our hunt for the perfect house), and I can’t wait to see what happens in the coming months (hopefully buying a house)! In addition to our quest to become home owners, I’ve been enjoying a lot…
Archives for January 2020
How to (and Why) Keep a Book Journal
I’ve talked about how reading books for fun is very new to me, and thanks to some newfound self-discipline, it’s become a very rewarding routine. To keep this literary party going, one of my 2020 goals is to read at least 12 books this year. This was also my goal last year, but in addition…
Goals for 2020: Being More Mindful
The turn of the year can be such a motivating time, considering it feels like you’re starting a new chapter in your life story. This is why I ultimately started setting annual goals for myself. It’s a great opportunity to evaluate how you can better yourself, whether in big or small ways. Every year I…
5 Tips for Setting New Year’s Goals That Are Actually Helpful
I never used to set New Year’s goals, resolutions, aspirations—whatever you want to call them—because basically: if you don’t set them, you can’t fail at reaching them. Plus, I’ve just never felt overly driven to transform my lifestyle. About 5 or so years ago, though, I decided to start making goals for myself because… why…