JUMP INTO JANUARY & RESOLUTIONS #JIJ

Hey there! Happy 2016! Can you believe we are already halfway through the month of January? So crazy how fast the days pass by! If you are the type of person (like I am), you try to make a resolution or two...or three, to try to improve your life in some way. Whether it is health goals, financial goals, organization, etc: we love to use the New Year to 'Jump Into' our new ways. That's why I want to take the rest of January to give you a few ideas to get those resolutions going, or even get you motivated to get back on track if you are starting to stray a bit.


Falling off track is part of being human. With life always throwing things at you, it's easy to lose sight of some of your goals. The most important thing to remember is that you can always start again, right now. When making resolutions, it helps to make sure the goals are attainable and not something so far-fetched it sets you up for failure. Start small and adjust as you meet that goal. For instance, if your goal is to get out and walk more, but you feel like you are out of shape or maybe don't have a lot of time...don't make a resolution to walk more...make a resolution to walk for 10 minutes after dinner every day and keep adding time as you get better at it. If your goal is to save more and spend less, but your assets vs. expenses won't let you save the extra $100 a week...set your goal at an extra $25 and work on getting those expenses covered or paid off. Then, you can adjust it to a higher amount. It's all in how you set yourself up. So, set yourself up for success! :)


If you are wanting to set some goals for your own self-improvement, but aren't quite sure where to start, keep reading to see a few ideas that may help. Also, lets get a discussion going and support each other on social media. Click on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram to find me @mayday1101. Or leave a comment below. Be sure to use the hash tags  #JIJ or #JumpIntoJanuary. We will be having a lot of fun with different themes going on each month! pssst...and some giveaways here and there too!




Here are a few ideas to help you on a journey of self-improvement:

• Clean and Organize your Email - Your inbox can get congested if it's not checked regularly. Set aside some time to clean it out, create and utilize folders, unsubscribe to 'spammy' emails. Then, make a point to check it daily.  It will make it easier to spot important emails and you won't feel so overwhelmed.

• Sign up for a Class - Try an art class or dance class...something you've always wanted to do, but just haven't yet.

• Exercise...Your Brain - An active brain is a HEALTHY brain. Try to do at least one brain teaser a day; maybe even a Sudoku or a word search.

• Read Books - Yes, actual books. No audio or technology involved. Become a regular at your library. Aim for books that are in line with your interests or that you will gain knowledge from. Books about history or the great novels of the past. 

• Try New Foods - Have a cookbook you have always planned to use, but just haven't? Try designating one meal a week and cook a new recipe. 

• Find a Hobby - Take up some sort of craft, whether it's something big, like building things, or small like knitting or crocheting.

Whatever you choose to do, let that something that bring you JOY! What are your resolutions?

I hope that this post has been helpful. Be sure to follow me on here and on social media at the above links to get notified of new content. I'm really excited to get going on this blog again and I hope you will take this journey with me. Be back soon with more Jump Into January and also a peek inside what I received in my Januarary ipsy Glam Bag. Don't miss it!