I am an extremely competitive person and it tends to be with other people. This quote is perfect for the new year because I am going to push myself and try to make myself better for me rather than to beat other people.
1.Drink more water daily
Drinking an increased amount of water improves skin condition, mood, and athletic performance. This past year I think I probably only drank one glass of water per day unless it was the day of a soccer game. In 2016, with the help of Plant Nanny, an app where the plant is virtually watered every time I drink water yourself, I can monitor how much water I have already drank and how much I still need to. It also sends notifications periodically throughout the day when you should be drinking another glass of water, which is extremely helpful!
2. Read 3 books per month
Before high school I was an avid reader, constantly going to both the library and Barnes and Nobles. Now however, I feel like instead of reading like I used to, now when I get free time or getting ready for bed I'm turning to my phone. In 2016, I am going to work on putting down my phone more and getting back into reading at least 3 books a month.Some of my recent book finds include Wild, David and Goliath, and Yes, Please.
3. Go on more hikes/runs
Going on runs has always been a way to relieve stress personally; however, I feel like I never have time to actually go on that run when I am stressed out. Additionally hiking is something that I always enjoy when I go, but when getting together with my friends I never recommend it. Richmond is the perfect location to go hiking because it's a short hour drive to the Appalachian Mountains to go hiking, or something more local would be along the James River. In 2016, I am going to go on more runs when I can and when the weather is nice, get some friends and go for a hike.
4. Stress less about school
Although I am certainly not the most studious person, I frequently find myself stressing over my grades and work due. While grades are important, it seems to be all consuming sometimes and causes a lot of stress not only with my current grades but college and the future as well. In 2016, I am going to only worry about what is in my control now and not worry about what is going to happen two days, two months, or two years from now.
5. Become more organized
Organization is something I always try to work on. I love making lists and using my agenda (only writing in black sharpie pens because it looks neat) However, my room is a complete wreck. I find that once I clean my room it only stays clean for a day or two and then I don't pick up my stuff or keep up with my laundry. In 2016, I am going to make a schedule to keep up with cleaning and stick to it.
6. Be more positive
Being positive is easier said than done, especially when social media and society tend to focus on the negative. Nobody wants to be around negativity all the time, and once I realized how negative I actually was whether that was complaining about the weather or gossiping about how someone annoyed me that day, I realized that it wasn't something that I wanted to do or be known for having anything to do with. Granted some days are just not the best, in 2016, I am going to keep negative things to myself and try to only point out the positive because it will not only improve my mood but my friends' as well.
Happy New Year!
xoxo
Kara
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