So I know it’s already more than half way through January,
but I still want to post one of these. The holiday season is over which really
upsets me; I love the holiday season and it always flies by. New Year’s really isn't that big of a deal for me like it is for some people. However, I
do feel the pull of a new start and creating resolutions or goals. Mine aren't
the typical “work out” even though I probably should but they are things that I
feel would better my life.
1) Keep up with my
school work: Every semester I have a goal to do better in school and to not
procrastinate; however, I always start out doing really good and end up not
doing well toward the middle and then end up freaking out because I slacked off
for two months. For some reason I always stop caring in a way and I hate that I
do that. I want that to stop. I’m making a goal to stay on top of my work, do
all the assignments even if they aren't worth much, and to care for all four
months of the semester. I’m thinking about making a post about halfway through
the semester to let you guys know how I’m doing on this.
2) Blog Consistently:
I’m sure you guys can tell, but I’m really bad at blogging consistently. I
love blogging; it made me realize that I do, in fact, like to write. I just
keep reaching this blocks where I don’t know what to write. I feel like I don’t
know where my blogging niche is, but I brainstormed with my boyfriend the other
night and I feel like he helped me think of some topics that I’m passionate
about. So that should make it easier to blog more and consistently. I want to
start out with one day a week and when I have done that consistently for a
while then move up to two or three times a week. Eventually I want to get
Photoshop and start being able to do really nice looking cover photos and have
better pictures as well as move up and have my own domain. I want this blog to
grow.
3) Become a better
blog person: I found different blog planners on Pinterest that help plan
out and keep track of when you post, how many times you comment on another
person’s blog, and when you do social media work. I found daily and weekly
planners and I plan on using them to help me get in the habit of tweeting and
commenting on other people’s blogs. I want to be a part of this community and
network with other bloggers.
4) Write 10 minutes a
day: As an English and Journalism Major, I already have a lot of writing
that I have to do; but I always read from other writers that in order to get
better as a writer you need to write daily. I believe that because the more you
write the better you become at writing. I get daily e-mails from this blogger,
Sarah Selecky, where she sends you a 10 minute writing prompt every morning. If
you want to get this e-mails as well click here.
5) Create better
morning and night routines: I love watching people’s morning and night
routines on YouTube. Now, they may not be their true morning/night routine but
I like to think that they actually have such peaceful routines. I need to take
better care of my skin and what not and I feel like having a set routine would
help.
