Amid all of the posts and rants and articles about how to make this year the best yet I have decided to set goals this year that will actually help make 2013 spectacular. I really do not believe in unobtainable or frivolous New Year’s Resolutions so these goals in my mind are things that are actually obtainable:
(1) Take Care of Me. Drink more Water. Eat foods that are good for me. Try not to judge myself so hard because while I am aware of every mistake. I know my inner doubts, my hidden motivations, and my failings but nobody else knows them. One of my goals this year is to be easier on myself – focus more on the good and less on the bad, just breathe, keep calm, and carry on.
(2) Say Thank You. Seems simple, right? My mother raised me right – pleases and thank yous since the time I could talk. Living in a city where a cold stare is more common than a kind word I feel like this is being squashed out of me. This year, I am going to say thank you more – it only takes a second to say those two words and as the motto of one of my favorite shoes says, pay it forward.
(3) Reconnect with Mentors. I manage to spend time on Facebook everyday and at least an hour in the blog world but I do not have five minutes to email or touch base with the people who have helped me get to where I am? Not okay. Something I am definitely going to work on. And you know what? Even if I have to set reminders in Outlook or write it in my planner that is okay – it still counts. I think taking advantage of these resources of wisdom in my life will help make 2013 the best year yet.
(4) Have an Adventure. Just say yes, as many of my guy friends say, go big or go home. I am still young and still figuring out my place in the world and there is no excuse for me not to embrace opportunities for spontaneity. At some point this year I am going to take adventure of my very generous vacation package and take a trip.
(5) Give back. There are so many people in and around my communitiy who need help in a variety of ways so this year I am going to donate both my time and money to those less fortunate. In middle and high school I used to frequently volunteer in soup kitchens and I miss it, I will definitely start that again this year!
(6) Shop Smarter. I already have a full walk in closet. This year when I go shopping (a when, not an if) I will buy more investment pieces and less frivolous and inexpensive items. I have a style and this year I am going to work towards refining it.
(7) Expand my workout routine. I feel like working out, health, or fitness is on almost everyone’s New Year’s resolutions but mine is a bit different I have recently joined one of the premiere gyms in New York City and this year and I want to try at least one of every single class, this may sound extreme but I think it will really bring a new dimension to my time at the gym and with classes in yoga, cardio, conditioning, martial arts, Pilates studio cycling, conscious movement, and water workouts I have a lot to look forward to!
(8) Do things that make me happy. If i will get more enjoyment out of watching Pretty Woman for the 100th time while eating Kettle Korn on the couch then treking to some overcrowded loud bar with quasi-friends I just need to do it. I am a young woman in my 20’s, this peer pressure crap has got to stop.
I was aiming for 13 resolutions but I do not believe in resolutions for the sake of them so this year I resolve to make an effort to work on these eight things, here is to a very successful 2013!

Kenzie Smith says
Love your resolutions! It is so important to take care of yourself – eating healthy and drinking more water are at the top of my list too.
Sometimes I swear thank you is a long forgotten word.
Happy New Year!
Angela says
Great resolutions
Happy New Year xx
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Jacquelyn Giardina says
LOVE these resolutions!!
Happy New Year!
xo Jackie
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Janice Lunes says
Great post !
Nice one I will keep them all in mind ๐
Just what I needed to start the year ๐
Love and Best Wishes,
Janice
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Linny says
What fantastic goals,hope you have a great new year!
Christina Marie says
Great list. I love your idea of giving back. I had this resolution last year and never got around to doing this. This is the year that changes. ๐
xox,
Christina
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Lauren says
New follower! ๐ Love your blog and your goals! ๐
xo
Mili R says
great 13 resolutions ๐ happy new years!
xx mili
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Emily Marie {Isnt That Charming} says
Love this list! All attainable – here’s to doing it all and more in 2013!
Isn’t That Charming.
Lily Marek says
Great goals! I kept my resolutions super simple this year – make the bed and eat more vegetables! ๐ Happy new year!
sonia de macedo says
Lovely post and resolutions, there’s a few I also need to take on board like the take care of me, thank you and the adventure! That is definitely my biggest for the year, just go for it!
Good luck and happy New Year!
SDMxx
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Janna Renee says
These should be on everyone’s list! Happy New Year!!
Nicole M. Hutchison says
Great list of goals for 2013, I think it’s going to be a fabulous year for all of us who CHOOSE to make it fabulous! Thanks again for visiting my blog. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Be blessed and be a blessing. =)
Nicole @ Three 31
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Grace says
Definitely love your resolutions! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year! If you get a chance, I would love for you to stop by again and check out my favorites in WORK, DAY and PLAY style from 2012…the year sure does fly by! Have a wonderful day and please keep in touch.
xo Grace
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Becky says
Happy new year gorgeous! Good look on your resolutions!!!
August Wrinkle says
You’ve got some great resolutions too!! Love the one where you explained about saying please and thank you! It’s so true these days how people tend to forget their roots and get too caught up in their busy life.
Georgia Benjamin says
Great resolutions!
Happy new year sweetie!
Love G xx
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Audrey Allure says
Happy New Year!
Treasure Tromp says
Such wonderful goals! Happiest new year
LuLu says
This is a great list of resolutions. Cheers to a new day, a new year.
xx
Lulu
Breakfast After 10
Corinne says
Good luck in your goals for 2013. I hope you manage to follow them and they help you have a fab year!
Corinne x
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Love and Ace says
All great resolutions dear! Happy New Year!
X, Kat
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ChicStreetChoc Eriel says
Amazing post!!i really love the pics!
My congrats dear for your blog!
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s says
love these resolutions! Happy New Year!!! xO!
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FierceandFashionable says
I’m loving your list Kelly! I’ve been struggling to get everything I want to accomplish written down but I will eventually make up my mind! Love the shop smarter & have an adventure ones most!! ๐
xo Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Sophie Pocock says
Great news years resolutions hope you have a good 2013 hun.
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Sophie
xx
Claire Kiefer says
These are good ones–very sensible. Eating foods that are good for me (as opposed to foods that are convenient) is on my list as well. Happy New Year!
Courtney says
These are great resolutions! I need to work on almost all of these as well!
Happy New Year!
xo, Courtney