I know, creeping in on the last day of January was not how I envisaged this post going. It's been a while since I last blogged but even though life got in the way a bit, I still missed it. Creating new year's resolutions is something I wouldn't normally do as I set goals all year round, yet the beginning of January saw me in a bit of a rut. Here's my list for 2015.
1. Spend less and use more
A particular highlight of last year was working at a high end beauty brand where I took advantage of their staff discount. My leaving gift was also quite generous and I probably could get by on those goodies alone. Needless to say, I still spent my hard earned cash looking for the next big thing despite owning a mountain of products already. This year, I'll be shopping my stash more - this goes for skincare, makeup and fashion where I often sniff out good deals on quality items and buy in bulk if the price is right.
2. Stick to what works
Again, this is related to beauty but could also be used across my entire lifestyle. I am a self-confessed product floozy, but when my skin broke out in a horrific way last November, I looked for a miracle cure whilst forgetting that my dehydrated skin likes oil. Especially in the winter. Also, trying to reinvent yourself completely when things aren't happening fast enough could also be a recipe for disaster. Sometimes it just takes perseverance and you'll get there by doing your own thing.
3. Do what you love
For me, 2014 went by so quickly but I still grew as a person. I grew in confidence. I made leaps in my career and figured out the path I want to take in life. But in some ways it was very unbalanced. This year, I'm going to seek out the things I enjoy doing - writing, going to gigs and taking the time to see family and friends more often. This also involves stepping out of my comfort zone, finally booking that musical bingo night and nurturing this corner of the web a lot more often.
I may have already indulged in the January sales, but making sure that I only spend on essentials has really helped. A post on products revisited is on its way, so here's to a more productive year!
