2020 is here. There is no more running, procrastinating or delaying. The New Year is here, and it’s here to stay… at least, until the next one comes around. Last year, I used this blog as an accountability-type place to record my progress on my 2019 resolutions. I found that it certainly helped in keeping me on track but also was helpful in being able to look back and see the encouraging growth I’d been able to accomplish. If you want to read more about that year, click here. If you want to find out what’s up for 2020, keep reading.

Last year, my inaugural post was basically a run-down of what I believed my 2019 resolutions would be, which I will do this year. Afterwards, I will break each resolution down into it’s own post, if necessary, to provide more detail such as any restrictions, exemptions or otherwise. What’s fun about resolutions too is that they can change throughout the year. Maybe it turns out that the resolution should be more challenging or, let’s face it, less challenging. I believe failure is completely a part of growth and altering your expectations in the moment isn’t always a bad thing. Anything that happens of this nature will also be posted here. I am excited for a new journey and expanding upon many of the things I learned last year as well as trying a few new things too.

Resolution #1: Dry January + Better Health

Dry January is a pretty popular thing around the New Year it seems. The theme of better health maybe even more so. A fresh year is the perfect time to jump a fresh start and take control of how you treat your body. This one is going to be tough, but I think it’s going to be so worth it. Starting, January 6, 2020.

Resolution #2: Get Outside

Being outside makes me so happy! So why don’t I do it more? Our area has so many trails to offer and overall wonderful weather too. It’s time to put the excuses aside and find more time to be outside whether it’s for an exercise or a hike or just a cup of coffee on the back patio.

Resolution #3: Grow That Garden

Last year’s garden was fairly successful. This year is going to be more work because my planter beds are falling apart, and I need to find a solution for keeping my hungry wiener dog out of the garden. It’s going to be way more work, that’s for sure, and is going to require quite a bit more planning, building and budgeting.

Resolution #4: Shop Small / Fair / Less

One of my resolutions last year was to not buy anything new unless absolutely necessary. Overall, I did fairly well, only purchasing a few things that I felt I needed to buy new. This year, I don’t want to completely cut myself off, but I do want to shop less overall. When I do shop, I want to continue to either purchase from thrift stores, small stores or fair stores, no matter the cost. 2020 is all about being picky with purchases and focusing more on quality.

Resolution #5: Create Everyday

This resolution is another one that I am kicking myself over because creating makes me so happy! Although, maybe I am being a bit too hard on myself as I do create a lot already. But this year I want to create at least once a day. I’m not quite sure what that exactly means yet. Does a blog post count as creating? Or does it need to be an actual piece of art? I’m not sure yet, but I am excited to figure it out.

Resolution #6: Try More New Things

This year, and specifically during Dry January, I want to try more new things. So many times anxiety holds me back from taking a new class or going somewhere new, this year I want to change that. I want to force myself out of my comfort zone and learn new things, go new places and have a great time along the way.

These are what I believe to be my resolutions for 2020. I am also going to continue to post about certain topics from last year, such as sustainability, food, random ramblings, but they won’t be posted under the resolutions section of the blog. I look forward to this journey and blogging it for accountability but also to track my progress as I go into the New Year.

MelissaRose