Here I sit realizing that I failed terribly at this blog thing. Then I realize, there is no reason to beat myself up about it. TRYING was the key word in 2013 for me. DOING is the key for for 2014. So... this is my last post of 2013 and my first post of 2014.
2014 is going to be my "year of change." The year of being happy and loving myself, for who I am. Not trying to be who I think I should be, but being the person I want to be -- doing me.
I found this awesome
article about "New Years Resolutions" and the numbers that hit me the hardest were the following:
5. Stop beating yourself up for skipping the gym on days you truly didn't have time. But also, stop skipping the gym on days you had plenty of time to go. -- This is my major downfall. The last three months have been emotionally draining on me and I have stopped going to the gym. Which in all reality, it probably would have been a better solution for me than eating my emotions away. So for 2014 -- I won't beat myself up. But I also won't eat myself into an oblivion.
7. Rid yourself of enemies. Apologize for what you did wrong and forgive those who have wronged you. -- I try to not hold on to anger and resentment, but in 2013 I did a lot of this. I won't say that it was all me, as some people did me wrong too -- and for those people I need to give myself the closure I need and just forgive and forget, and move on. But, for those that may see this -- I AM SORRY. Nothing I did or said can be taken back, but I am working on ME now, and with that, I want to be a better person. So please take this as my apology and start to a better me.
8. Rid yourself of “frenemies.” Don’t spend 2014 surrounded by people you secretly despise. -- It's funny because I feel like I have many of these people. People that say they are my friend and then bam, you hear that they are talking about you behind your back. I don't need drama. I'm not 14 and in high school anymore. I'm 32. It's time for people to grow up...it's time for me to realize who these people are and remove them from my life for 2014 and beyond.
12. Cross something off your bucket list. Sky dive, bungee jump, scuba dive, etc. Don’t make excuses as to why you can’t accomplish something, and check out. -- This is where it gets tricky, because honestly, I haven't made a bucket list yet. Have you made one? If not, do you think you will? I always said I would have one... so for 2014 that's one of my to-DOs. Once it's completed, I'll share it with you guys, and then pick one to cross of my list before 2015... this one is going to be fun!
14. Keep a journal. It doesn't have to be something you use daily, but documenting your experiences is incredibly important. You’ll appreciate it later. -- In my case "From Zero to Sixty" will be my journal. Like I said, I failed at "trying" in 2013. So, for 2014 I will be "doing" this much more religiously. I love sharing my stories with people, and really this is the easiest way to do it. My friend Katie tells me I should write a book, so maybe this will be the start of something even bigger! (and I think I just added something to my bucket list)
15. Strengthen relationships with family members. Blood is thicker than water. -- With the turn of events at the end of 2013 (of which I'm sure I will share along the way in 2014 as things come to a closing), I lost touch with family. But in the end they were there when I needed them (as true family is). It made me realize however, that I can't let my life or someone push me away from them like I had this past year. I have an amazing family, I'd tell anyone that, and not just because they are my family. They truly are amazing. All of them in their own way, are so caring, giving, loyal, supportive...and not just to other family, to friends, strangers -- it's beautiful. They are beautiful... and I need to remember how truly beautiful they all are. Thank you guys... for everything.
Here's to the lessons learned, memories made, stories told, friends that came and went, family and love...of 2013! Happy New Year everyone...
Oh yea... this is about weight loss too - last time I was weighed was October something and I was 179lbs... however, I weigh in tomorrow for the start of my 2014 change & doing -- so I'll have a better idea then!
~Melissa Kay
179lbs (Oct 2013)
Goal: 150lbs
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