2016 - Start Off Small

Okayyyy... So it's 2016.

A new year. A fresh start. A blank canvas.

Make 2016 the year you actually full - fill your goals ('Goals' is a better word to use rather than 'Resolutions', It doesn't sound as demanding or intimidating if that makes sense)

Starting now (I know I'm like 4 days late but I myself needed some motivation) set yourself goals and they can be goals of absolutely ANYTHING! 

They could be as small as making a new friend, going on a drive with no destination, having a pamper night for yourself etc. They are all pretty achievable right? Then do it! Write them down and when you've completed them you can mark them off, it's like a mini bucket list for the year. It's just that simple or you can go as big as setting yourself the goal to lose 1 stone, to get a better nights sleep, cleaning up your eating habits etc. If that is the case then my advice to you would be start off small. 

If you want to clean up your eating habits don't go straight for cutting an item out of your diet completely because that is called restricting yourself and chances are you will cave in if you are out with friends and are offered that item or if you see it while you are doing your weekly shopping. Start off small... slowly begin by having less of it and then eventually cutting out of your diet or simply just find an alternative for example - If you want to stop eating white bread you can replace it with wholegrain bread, If you want to cut out whole fat milk then replace it with soya milk. There is numerous amounts of alternatives, just don't restrict yourself. It's the same for if you want to lose weight or start exercising regularly, start off small, begin by going for a run maybe twice a week for 15 - 20 minutes or hit the gym up once a week for 30 minutes. Don't overwork yourself and overstep your limits, begin easy and slowly work yourself up.

2016 is your year - you can do anything once you put your mind to it!

I am going to write down below the goals I have set for myself this year for any of you who need a little bit of inspiration.

• Go down a dress size in clothing
• Go on a mini holiday to anywhere (abroad, the countryside)
• Have a pizza (to find out if I like it)
• To post on my blog more
• Go for a meal with friends

and finally... to just ENJOY 2016! (and I hope you do too)

I will try to keep you guys updated on whether or not I complete any of my goals

 Cmon guys we can do this together!! *fingerscrossed*

-R xo