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My ninth resolution post! That’s kinda crazy. So, as ever, I’m going to look at last years points:
- Build my strength more
Actually, yeah, I think I have done this. I changed my routine in May or June to start going to the gym before work instead of after, and that was the best thing I did. I have really enjoyed weight lifting, and have even started running. I KNOW. - Look after myself more
Going to the gym meant that I haven’t taken painkillers for my back in a year. Woo! I have also been seeing a physio on a regular basis which has also helped a lot.
Beauty wise, I haven’t been very good. I think I’ve only had two hair cuts this year and haven’t been near a salon for my nails! - Study!
Yeaaaaaah….lets not talk about this one. I got so busy! - Blog, but organically
Yeah, I think I did. If by organically, I mean “when I remembered I had a blog and had some time”. To be honest, it’s nice to have somewhere to just write about things I like without feeling like I have to write something. - Something something Bonjour, Blogger!
I reduced down the amount I was posting on BB, and it has been a lot easier for me to fit in. Automating a lot of social media stuff really helped keep the traffic at the same level, which is good and frustrating (good – yay, people still visit! frustrating – what was the bloody point in the first place?)
I’d really like to hear what other people want to see from the site in 2017 – if you’ve got a few minutes spare, please head over to the survey! - Stop saving for best
This has been surprisingly difficult! I even do this with food, which is so dumb. SO DUMB.
So what am I planning for 2017?
- Get out more
This year, we picked up a new pup, Jess. (I haven’t even posted about her here yet, how rubbish!) She’s a complete knobhead but very very adorable. My aim next year is to take her and Jill out more often (not Fern though because she’s an old lady and hates going outside) - Keep improving at the gym
Not just by increasing the amount I lift (do u even lift bro) but with the cardio as well. Running has been a new thing this year that I hate but that burns more calories, so increasing the length of time I can run before slowing down would be pretty awesome. - Procrastinate less
I’m writing this to procrastinate from doing something useful. Stop this, me. - Meet more people
I have met some excellent new people this year, and next year I want to keep meeting more! It’s one of the best things about Twitter for me – that I can meet people where I live who are interested in the same things as me without having to do any weird meetup type things. - Say yes!
I am not very good at saying yes to big scary things, so let’s change that one as well.
What are you planning next year?
Want to see older resolutions posts? I’ve been writing these since 2009, and you can find them all here
Love these resolutions, I am mega impressed with your gym routine, I need some of your motivation!
Maria xxx