So it's the beginning of January - sort of...okay it's still the first week of January, whatevs, either way it means I'm sharing another set of my favourite things through Endlessly Beloved's brilliant link up. The theme for January is a new year (obvs) so read on to find out what my favourite things about the new year are.
Reflection - I love taking a look back on the previous twelve months and seeing what I've achieved and how far I've come. There's always something for us all to be proud of and to take a moment to celebrate. For me 2013 was about two 10ks, exploring the UK and taking the leap towards a new job.
Reflection - I love taking a look back on the previous twelve months and seeing what I've achieved and how far I've come. There's always something for us all to be proud of and to take a moment to celebrate. For me 2013 was about two 10ks, exploring the UK and taking the leap towards a new job.
Easter Chocolate - Yes you heard me right I'm excited that I can now eat Mini Eggs every day if I want to as they are already in the shops - hooray to that. They are my all time favourite chocolate, narrowly beating the humble peanut m&m so to be able to eat them finally after seven long months is wondrous!
Holidays - The new year means a new bank of holiday days to schedule in and I like to work out what I'm going to do and when at the start of the year. That way you can ensure you keep enough days for everything you need/want to do plus some days for the all important relaxing. It's the best way to ensure that you don't burn yourself out throughout the year, plus it's something to look forward to in the darkest depths of January when the weather is dismal. One glance at your holiday planner and you're cheered up as you know what you've got coming!
A new diary - Every year I treat myself to a new diary. I always have the best of intentions to use it properly and be a proper adult. It never works as by mid Feb I'm just using my iPhone and I'm bored of carrying it around. Not this year though, no this year I'm going to be properly grown up and organised and responsible. My new green diary is going to become a firm friend and a vital piece of my life. *crosses fingers hopefully*
The big sort out - This might make you all doubt my sanity but I love nothing more than a big sort out of crap at the start of the new year. Once you've finished with Christmas you've inevitably got bits and bobs you don't want/need (I'm looking at you Mr telephone notepad and the set of mini pots that won't fit any food in), so rather than simply putting everything away I like to work out what I actually need and then reorganise everything I own. That way I make lots of extra space, give lots to charity, know where everything is and generally just feel better about myself and less cluttered.
New desk calendar - I love a new diary, so of course I love a new desk calendar and this year's is the rather lovely Disney one found here. So far I've had pictures from Cinderella, Dumbo and Tangled, what's not to love!
New plans - The opposite to reflection - thinking about what do you want to achieve this year and planning how you get there. I know you could do these things on any day, but inevitably you put them off again and again. So the new year is the perfect moment to work out how you're going to become that person you want to be.
New desk calendar - I love a new diary, so of course I love a new desk calendar and this year's is the rather lovely Disney one found here. So far I've had pictures from Cinderella, Dumbo and Tangled, what's not to love!
New plans - The opposite to reflection - thinking about what do you want to achieve this year and planning how you get there. I know you could do these things on any day, but inevitably you put them off again and again. So the new year is the perfect moment to work out how you're going to become that person you want to be.
A day of being lazy - For me January 1st is all about the lazy. It's not about starting the diet or exercise regime or fitting in lots of things before you head back to work. No it's about the sofa, the chocolate and the TV. Call me crazy but what better excuse than recovering from New Years Eve. Let's face it, no one wants to leave the house and nothing is open, so the sofa is the best option. I honestly believe that we all need a day every now and again where we recharge and that's what Jan 1st is in my book. {Yes granted I may never have had a hangover in my life, but still it's essential.}
Reading resolutions - Just to confuse you I actually mean setting my own reading resolutions, rather than reading other people's resolutions. I know that sounds like a weird thing to enjoy, but I don't really go in for other resolutions - I never stick to them - but reading ones I really enjoy. It's the perfect time to think about what books I've still not read that I need to read or what authors I finally want to discover. Last years reading resolution was to read 52 books and this years is more about what I read - I want to introduce myself to a few new authors and finally finish some of those books I just never get round to. You can read more about the plan here.
Reading resolutions - Just to confuse you I actually mean setting my own reading resolutions, rather than reading other people's resolutions. I know that sounds like a weird thing to enjoy, but I don't really go in for other resolutions - I never stick to them - but reading ones I really enjoy. It's the perfect time to think about what books I've still not read that I need to read or what authors I finally want to discover. Last years reading resolution was to read 52 books and this years is more about what I read - I want to introduce myself to a few new authors and finally finish some of those books I just never get round to. You can read more about the plan here.
The return of brilliant TV shows - I'm talking Sherlock, Silent Witness, Blue Bloods, Revenge, Grey's Anatomy and all the other brilliant shows that are heading back to our TV screens shortly. I for one can't wait!
