Realistic Goals to Set for 2018

It's January Ya'll! I honestly can't believe another year has come and gone! You think people are being cliche when they say it goes by in a blink but dang they're not kidding! This has been a huge year for our family! We bought and started renovating a house, - I seriously cannot wait to share an update on here! We traveled a lot and spent a ton of time with our families!

I've got a lot of goals and resolutions for this year. A lot of them are for this blog and several of them are for my new Beautycounter business, but I thought I'd share with you some of my personal goals that I'm making that I believe you can realistically make too!

1. Step out of your comfort zone when it comes to style:

I tend to play it safe when I'm putting outfits together. I typically lean towards casual looks, neutral colors, and I own about 30 white t-shirts. I've had these boots sitting in my closet for months with no where to wear them to! My goal for the year is to wear the things that I love regardless of whether or not they're practical. Life is too short to not wear the things that you love so I encourage you to rock that sparkly blazer, or work that glamorous dress and find ways to blend them into your style!

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2. Stop speaking "Hot Mess" over your life:

There is actual scientific evidence that the things that you say and think about yourself will actually come true. I joke often about the fact that this mom life is crazy and busy but this year I'm deciding to control the chaos and it has to start inside my head. What you speak is what you will be so make the resolution that this year you won't stumble from one kid's activity to the next. Believe it and it can happen!

One of the ways I intend to improve my mindset is to "get ready" daily. I find that I feel more put together and I'm more productive when I wake up and put on makeup. Even if it's just simple. Right now Beautycounter has an amazing deal where you get $230 worth of products for $148! It includes everything you need to put on a full face of makeup in 5 minutes or less! Shop HERE

3. Cultivate deeper friendships:

Get past the starter phase and the small talk. Put yourself out there and for goodness sake - TEXT THEM BACK! I'm of course speaking to myself here because I'm legit the WORST at keeping up with people. I complain that I'm lonely and then I realize that it's been weeks since I even reached out to the people around me. If that's you too stop it! You are in control of the friendships that you have but you have to push through the awkward phase to get to the good stuff!

4. Take better care of yourself:

I'm pretty sure this one is one every single persons "resolutions" list but I want to give you some practical and specific ways to make it happen:

• Download a workout app to your phone - the Sweat with Kayla app is amazing because it includes several different workout programs, meal plans, and recipes to keep you on track!

• Make time to be alone - As a mom I feel like I'm constantly being pulled and poked and climbed on. I desperately need time out of the house by myself whether it's sitting at a coffee shop enjoying a HOT latte or wandering the aisles of TJmaxx and actually trying on clothes without a toddler trying to crawl under the doors. Make time to rest and recharge. I promise you'll be a better mom for it.

• Invest in better personal care products - This was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Eliminating toxins and harmful ingredients from my makeup and skincare not only helped me to clear up my skin and gave me a boost of self confidence, It gave me peace of mind knowing that the products that I'm using on myself and my family are 100% safe!

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Finally, my goal for this blog is to grow it into more than just a place to find outfit inspiration. I want to cultivate a community of encouragement and a place to share our lives without fear. You'll be seeing a lot more posts about my life and my family and I'll be much better about engaging and interacting with you guys, because let's be real, you're the reason that I'm here! I'd love to know what your goals and desires are for this year! I encourage you to share them with me and with your friends so that they can hold you accountable and I promise it will bring you closer to the people around you!

Thanks for reading friends! Here's to an amazing year!

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