I know that I am a little late in posting this, so forgive me about that.

(Last January 4-9, I joined the free class of Arriane Serafico which is called the #Braver2018 Challenge.  The course, generally, was about goal setting and on how to follow-up on your goals as the year progress.)

This year, I have decided it to be my Me, Only Better Year. So, basically, this year I am going to invest in myself to be better and braver. And yes, it sounds so overwhelming and scary so I am going to break it down into 4 small goals/resolutions per quarter. Baby steps guys, one step at a time.

For the first 3 months, I am going to focus on my physical attributes or let's just say, my body and face. So in this first three months, I need to build a routine that will enable me to exercise (I do yoga, btw) and to have a more or less, fixed skincare routine that I can do every day. If you guys have any recos on what products to use for an oily-acne prone skin, I am very willing to try those out. Please comment down below, thank you!

For April - June, aside from those "physical" goals that hopefully will be embedded deep into my routine by April, I will dedicate these months in practicing calligraphy or maybe, develop a skill or enroll to an online course. Anything that will enhance my skills or maybe, develop a new one.

Come July - September, these months, I will work on my inner self and in developing my self-confidence. This is a hard work, you guys. To be honest, I have already started this #SelfLove practice this January. I have started my gratitude journal already and I hope to move on to some self-love exercises or journaling in order to be better or more confident, to love myself more and to fully embrace who I am. 

October - December, hopefully, will be the months that I will give back to some people to any ways that I can (maybe donate or participate or organize a charity event), no matter how small they are. I think by just blogging on a daily basis will be enough (baby steps, guys). You might ask why do I need to do this? It is just because, helping and making other people smile can really make me feel that I am doing something right with my life, and it can really make me feel like I'm a better person than who I am yesterday.

So, there you are. My 2018 resolutions. This is so different from the previous year but I think that it is more realistic and attainable (???). Crossing my fingers. You guys are going to be my accountability partners. What's your NY Resolutions? I would love to be your accountability partner :) 

1. God answers prayers.

2. Problems are blessings in disguise.

3. Everybody has something to say about you, good or bad. Take it constructively.

4. Not everyone is worth stressing about.

5. You cannot give someone something that you do not have.

6. A lot of times, the answers to our problems are just staring at us in the face, we just chose to ignore them.

7. Someone will come and will stay.

8. Someone will love how perfectly imperfect you are. Wait for that someone.

9. It is okay to be vulnerable.

10. Sometimes, you just need to cry out your frustrations in order to be okay or to feel better.

11. You gotta read to continue learning.

12. Someone out there is willing to teach and mentor you, you just have to ask.

13. Seeing/reading a positive quote every day can make a huge impact on your day and maybe, on your life.

14. Practice and dedication will make you better (not perfect because we are humans).

15. Invest in yourself.

16. Business/Life reviews are necessary.

17. It is okay to dream big. It is free.

20. Fake it till you make it.

21. It feels so good to prove doubters wrong.

22. You have to believe in yourself because no one else will.

23. Love is a choice.

24. Count your blessings, no matter how small and silly or even materialistic they are in nature.

2017 IS FINALLY OUT AND ABOUT...

...and it feels like the last 365 days went on like a breeze, but of course, in reality, it didn't. There are lots of crying, smiling, laughing and "let's get this over with" moments. But whatever those circumstances and situations are, I am so thankful it happened. I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Now, allow me to look back at my 2017 New Year's Resolution and see if I had managed to stick to it :P . 

1. Exercise Regularly - boom! haha FAILED! I haven't managed to exercise regularly but I have managed to exercise for like once a week or once in every two weeks (???) haha. But on the brighter side, I have finally found a routine that works best for me :) now all I have to do is to be consistent.

2. Eat Healthily - I can say that I have been eating healthily this 2017. Although not always, but I am happy with my improvement because I am not really into veggies. It is better than nothing, right?

3. Save - I have saved a little though because I have responsibilities and bills to pay. I think this coming 2018, my goal would be to find a more stable job and income so that I can really have (or make) a system that will enable me to still fulfill my obligations and at the same time, save the same amount of money every month (or payday).

4. Take a break from social media - this, I haven't done. I am still in a long distance relationship (yaaas) so I just can't haha. Albeit, I have tried taking a break for a good ol' three days and it was one of the best three days of my life :) 

5. Learn to cook - YAAAAS. I have learned to cook a few recipes and counting, next year :).

6. Find a hobby - the hobby that I have developed this year is calligraphy, and I am so happy that I really practice hard to be able to do it. It really had proven me that constant practice and dedication will make you do things better (sorry I do not believe in perfection).

7. Travel - I traveled a lot only during the summer and I was thankful for that because it was the first time that I have really enjoyed my summer.

8. Learn a new skill - well, I am not very confident that I had learned a new skill this year haha. I have started doing graphic design though and I have also taken classes in watercolor. A good start, right?

9. Sleep early/Wake up early - wake up early, yes! But sleep early? I failed this. Well, I will definitely try again this 2018.

10. Apply eye cream and moisturizer every day - hmmm, can you suggest a good eye cream? haha, I definitely failed this part, it is so sad. I know, I really have to start doing it already but I haven't really found a good eye cream (reasons *rolls eyes). But the moisturizer part? well, I failed that, too. Geeez, time to step up my game. 

How about you? Were you able to stick to your resolutions this 2017? Share your thoughts with me :) 

Hello, Monday! Are you ready for Monday? No? No!

Yas! Do not waste time. Enjoy every minute every day even if it's Monday.