I Don't Believe in Resolutions: January.

I don't believe in New Year's Resolutions. In my history, I've only once followed through with mine, and I didn't even start it until April. I honestly don't see how anyone can wake up on January 1st and decide that their life will undergo a huge change less than a week after Christmas. Call me crazy, but between Christmas and my Birthday, I have zero motivation to get off my butt and not eat carbs.

I have found that writing out my goals on a monthly basis makes them seem more attainable, and that I can break them down to be manageable. No one likes to bail on their resolutions, so this year, I have set out one goal per month that I'd like to focus on. 

|| january: organization ||

I have made lists upon lists of things that I need to clean/organize/renovate to fit my current living needs. I have already cleaned out bookcases, trunks, and bins in my closet and plan on tackling my bathroom later this month. I also want to take this time to get all important dates/appointments into my planner. Being organized also serves as establishing a daily routine. I have been much better about turning off electronics before I get into bed, and reading for an hour (which in turn has helped me sleep so much better). Starting off the year organized will certainly set the tone for the rest of the year.

Here are the things that are going to help me stay organized and on track;

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Do you set goals for each month?
What are you trying to focus on in January?

Fifteen // A Day In The Life

Day Fifteen: A Day In The Life

Because my work schedule is so crazy (and I could be closing one day, opening the next, working crazy hours the day after), I try to keep myself on as much of a schedule outside of work as possible. I try to get into bed at the same time every night, and wake up around the same time in the morning. While the stuff in the middle gets all mixed up day by day, it remains pretty consistent week by week.

What does a typical day look like in my life?

6:30 am Wake up call! Even earlier if I am trying to get to the gym before I open the store (yes, I have motivational quotes set to get me out of bed)!.

6:45 am (if I'm opening) 8am if I'm closing - Actually get my butt out of bed, make coffee, eat yogurt, and make my to-do list for the day

9:30am - 6:30pm work work work. Live my life in pink and green. Around 2pm take a break and grab some froyo if it has been an especially long day.

6:31 pm Get my butt in the car and go home. Jam out to my playlist of the week.

7:15 pm Get home, immediately take off bra (#sorrynotsorry) and put on yoga pants. Hair goes in a pony, and makeup comes off. Once I'm home, there is no going back out again.

7:30 pm Cook some sort of delicious dinner. My favorite lately has been chicken, broccoli, and brown rice. I could eat that all day long.

8:15 pm Catch up on blogs, write my post for the next day, watch Big Bang Theory incessantly. I have a problem.

10 pm Walk the dog for the final time with Daddy

10:07 pm Pick out outfit for work the following day, pack gym bag, make sure my room is clean. I can't fall asleep if there are things out of order. #OCDproblems

10:20 pm Get ready for bed, and read on my Kindle. Maybe turn the TV on if something fun is on, but not usually. I like my quiet time.

11 pm Set alarm, lights out, pass out. Get ready to do this all again tomorrow.

What does your daily routine look like?