My New Year’s Resolution

One year I remember printing out a three-page, double-sided, Word document with all of my resolutions. Needless to say, I kept none of them. After the year we’ve all had I was tempted not to make any resolutions, and really, I am not going to. Instead of a New Year’s Resolution, I am going to set some New Year’s Intentions.

Take more time for myself. 

What can I say? I’ve fallen into the harried mom trap and in 2021 I am going to rely on the help that I have surrounding me (I really have no excuse because we basically have a live-in Nanny in my Mom and Alex is so hands-on) so that I can focus on my other intentions.

Treat my body better.

Every January it’s the same thing: I will work out. I will lose weight. But just as I am changing resolution to intention, I need to change my mindset about my body and look beyond the number on the scale.  For me, 2021 is about getting back to therapy to work through my anxiety. It’s about getting good sleep. It’s about choosing whole foods rather than the processed ones and moving my body every day. I don’t want to just lose weight, I want to become healthier for my own wellbeing and so I can be a good example for my daughter. 

Establish a better work/life balance by scheduling out my weeks – and sticking to it.

In 2020 I started a new arm of Fashionably Kate & Co. by becoming a freelance content and copywriter. And while I’ve done a good job at getting drafts to clients on time, sometimes I find myself working at all hours of the day to get them done or to get material produced for my own blog and social media. Since my week to week schedule is ever-changing, my plan is to create a “work schedule” for the week ahead, taking into account any doctors appointments, meetings, etc., as well as carving out time to spend with Arielle every day. And while I’ve certainly learned that things happen and schedules change, I am going to do my best to stick to it – giving me back my nights and weekends to enjoy with my family!

Overall, be kinder to myself and to others. 

I am my own worst critic, and because I expect a lot of myself, I also expect a lot of others. This year if something doesn’t pan out like I planned it, I am going to stop, take a breath, and try to keep it from getting to me. Because you can’t control everything, and I think that’s ultimately what 2020 has taught us.

I’m wishing you all a happy and healthy 2021 … see you in the New Year!