Hello everyone!
I've been meaning to do this blog post since the start of 2015, & had planned what I was going to include even earlier than that, as it's something which I think alot of people think about during the festive season, & that is; What are my New Year's resolutions?
Before now, I'd never been overly keen on making New Year's resolutions, mostly because I'd attempt half-heartedly to stick to them before resolving to my chocolate munching, exercise dodging ways, feeling even worse about my unhealthy habits & kicking myself for not trying that little bit harder. However, something changed in 2014...
I was ever so slightly unhappy. Not only was I unhappy with the way I felt within myself, & my general health & fitness, but unhappy with the way certain aspects of my life were going. I knew something had to change this year, but I had no idea where to start; How do you go about making so many huge changes towards a better way of life? And that's where the key lies; I realised they didn't have to be huge.
If one of your goals is to live a little bit healthier, start small. Make little everyday changes which you can carry forward week by week until you start seeing a difference & it starts becoming a the everyday norm. The key is to cut out the word 'diet' & exchange it for 'way of life'. I know, it sounds tough, & it certainly still seems like a huge obstacle I need to overcome, but choosing to enjoy healthy food everyday has been a huge eye opener for me. Why restrict yourself to boring, calorie counted meals & turn eating into a chore by constantly telling yourself what you 'can't' eat instead of allowing yourself to enjoy trying new things? I've certainly changed my outlook on food this year ~ I still allow myself treats & cheats when I want them, I'm not missing out on those, but in between I make sure I eat healthily, so not only do I enjoy the chocolate & pizza more than ever before, but also feel fantastic at the same time! It's win win!
I'm also trying to up my fitness a little bit my staying as active as possible. I know a lot of people solely try & amp up their regimes in the new year to achieve that perfect body in time for summer, & don't get me wrong, I honestly wouldn't mind having the physique of a Victoria's Secret model come the warmer months, but for me, it's so much more than that; Everyone I've ever spoken to has said that they always feel a lot better within themselves once they've finished a work out. Sometimes just knowing you've been out & worked hard to take a step towards achieving your goals is enough to put a smile on your face for the rest of the day. The hardest bit is always starting, but once you get into a routine, it does become easier.
I've tried to apply this positive outlook to many other areas of my life too, including my work life & my hobbies {this blog being one of the main focusses; good things come to those who work hard!}. I'm trying to stick to one mantra; Life's too short to be unhappy, & I'm going to do things to reap the benefits of what living positively can do. I'm not going to lie, it doesn't happen overnight, & some things haven't gone the way I wanted them to, quite the opposite, but the key is not to let slip ups effect you in a negative way, & instead see them as a learning curve.
It's time to make 2015 the best year of your life. Have fun, work hard & be happy. Life's too short to be anything less!
Until next time, my lovelies,
Alice xox
