Every year I make a list of things I want to do/achieve/complete in the year instead of having one resolution.
Firstly I always have a look over my aims from the previous year and see how many I managed to meet. The main priorities for me during 2016 were: to get at least a 2.1 in my degree and finish my dissertation ahead of time as well as being happy with it. I'm pleased to say I managed both of these. I was absolutely over the moon to get a first overall in my degree and I submitted my dissertation a few days ahead of the deadline. Next up was driving and swimming again - yeah I didn't really manage these but they will roll into 2017 as priorities! I also completed my aim to 'travel to at least two places I've never been before' as I visited New York, Canterbury along with a few other places. I also stayed in contact with friends from home and university, got more work experience and a job, continued to make the most of opportunities that came my way and took loads of photos (as demonstrated through my year in summary post at the end of last year. The last one was to post once a month on here... well it's safe to say that didn't happen with the stresses of university but I am hoping to put a bit more effort in this year!
So moving forward, here are my 'aims' for this year:
- Buy a car and drive on the motorway
- Travel to at least two places I've never been before
- Try my best to stay in contact with all of my friends
- Start a book blog and read at least one book each month
- Continue to take good opportunities and push myself
- Post as much as possible on this blog
- Take more photos
- Get back into swimming regularly again
- Pass my probation period at work
- Attend more gigs/concerts and see more films at the cinema
I might add to this as the year progresses if I think of other things. Sending loads of good luck and motivation to anyone who reading this who has set themselves aims or resolutions.
Laura.
Song: Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran
