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2019 in Reflection

30 December 2019

We have entered that time of the year when everyone is looking back at the year and thinking of what’s to come. Admittedly, when I look back on the goals I set myself for this year even though they had been achievable, I probably should have made more of an effort, you can read them here in more detail but today I will be reflecting on whether I achieved them or not and why.

I will go through the goals one by one.

Organisation

 
‘Going back to work, blogging, being a mum and everything else has shown me that I really need to start being better organised. So I’m on a mission to be organised whether that’s got to do with my blog or personal life – I’ve got my hands on the positivity planner and so far it has been helping me to plan and get things done!’


I had gotten myself a planner thinking it would help me to be better organised and for most part of the year it did but then laziness kicked in and I totally forgot that I even owned a planner. I just wanted to make sure I had my personal, professional and blogging life in order but I really could have done much better. All I needed was to be proactive and I’m sure this will be at the top of the list of goals again for 2020.
 
Read
 
‘Mid 2018 I got so excited about getting back into reading, I bought several books but only managed to finish one and a half! This year I want to at least get through the books I bought and if possible get tucked into more.’


I don’t even want to think about this… forget reading books, I don’t think I’ve even read much blogs this year either. Again, time management and pure laziness (sigh).
 
Make my Bed
 
‘Yes, I have been one of those that sometimes just cannot be bothered! But since the new year, I’ve made a pact with myself that I will not step out of my bedroom until my bed is made!’

I can proudly say that majority of the year, I have made the bed.

 
Clean and Tidy before going to bed!

‘This is with regards to our kitchen/lounge area. Waking up to a nice and tidy kitchen and room in the morning just gives you that lovely feeling doesn’t it? I’ve started making more of an effort towards the end of the year and I hope to continue. Honestly speaking, I don’t want to be dealing with extra mess when I want to be getting ready for work!’

 
This has been a hit and miss but not as bad as last year, I only wake up to mess only when the husband goes to bed after me, so it’s not all on me, people!
 
Self Care
 
‘So this was that one goal on my 2018 list that I did not get round too! Sad but true! I want to have a set routine after A goes to sleep whether that includes winding down,  reading a book or some skincare – here’s hoping that 2019 will be the year I take care of myself!’


The one that got away…. again.
 
Shhh…
 
Blogging

‘To keep on blogging but also not to put myself under pressure. Whether that means cutting down the number of posts I post in a week, taking a break when need be and anything! Blogging is my escape, I don’t want it to become a chore as then it’s no longer fun and I’m not here for that.’

 
My one aim for blogging was to carry on but not put pressure on myself and I have achieved this. Hence, I’m still writing right now, eh? I have carried on but I have also taken breaks, unplanned and unexpected breaks when I haven’t had any motivation to do any writing and I hope to carry this on. After all, blogging should never become a chore.
 
Social Media

‘This is in terms of Instagram in particular, I want to make some effort in the pictures I take and post – I like a bit of a challenge and want to see what I can do. 

 
Additionally, I need to stop being so lazy and actually promote my blog and posts more on social media!’
 
I wanted to make more of an effort with the pictures I take for Instagram and I have achieved this. Truthfully, my pictures might not be as good as others but they are so much better than the 2018 version and I do think about what I’m posting. But the best thing is, my daughter likes to involve herself in setting up for my pictures too. This might even become a thing of ours!
 
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So that’s the honest truth ladies and gents! It only goes to show that we’re human and even putting so much pressure on ourselves to achieve some goals isn’t a healthy thing to do.
How have you done with your 2019 goals?

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