January 2019
Welcome to 2019, a year filled with hope, joy, and desire to fulfill new dreams. As I am about to start another chapter of my life, I am thankful for all that I have accomplished in 2018 and I am opened and ready for new growth.
Once again, I am not making any new year resolutions as I often fail to fulfill them. Just like I did last year, I am going to select two words to use as a daily affirmation to help me live a rewarded life. Self-accountability and Enthusiasm were my selected two words for 2018 and they helped me tremendously in my quest to grow and learn.
These past few days, I made an assessment of my life and saw what I failed to do in 2018. I came to the conclusion that I can still enjoy my life in a more mindful way. I must think and learn to save more. Therefore, to think and to save will be the two verbs that I will refer to this year in order to live a successful 2019 year.
Think: I am a very impulsive person. Sometimes, I make some decisions that if I took one minute to think, the outcomes would have been so different. I tend to say yes too quickly and I have a hard time to say no. Thinking before committing myself will definitely help me.
Save: It took me all these years to finally admit that I am a huge spender and I need to remediate. Thinking will help me spend mindfully, and I will save.
For 2019, I will take an extra minute to think and I am confident that mindful thinking will help me succeed. Each month, I will share my progress with you and we will learn from each other.
Regardless your resolutions, goals for this year, never stop fighting to achieve them. Each step taken will bring you closer to them.
Here to a successful new year. Happy and Healthy 2019
Xoxo, Marjie
I am a huge spender too! WE have made saving a huge priority this year!
May we both achieve our goals this year, Neely!
I’ve made a few resolutions for 2019 – we’ll see how I get on! I think most of them are achievable so I’m feeling optimistic at the moment!! My word for this year is ‘adventure’…
Let the adventure begin, Kate, Happy New Year!
Thinking before spending is so important! I had to do this in order to finally be credit card debt free!
That’s my goal for this year, Lauren!
I am right there with you on these words! Think & Save! Love it!
Let’s do it, Reesa!
Those are some great words for the year! My husband and I sat down together a few days ago to set our business goals. I still need to decide on what I want to accomplish this year personally.
I am going to follow a lot of your tips, Stephanie, like for instance, eat out less, and I am confident, I will succeed.
I don’t set resolutions either, as I feel they just set you up for failure as they are often about restricting yourself. I set goals but I also like the word of the year trend. I really love the words you have chose for yourself this year.
Wishing you all the best, this year, Jessica!
I agree that taking little steps to achieve your goal is best. I have a simple motto for 2019 and that is don’t quit. Hopefully I will stick to it. Thank you for the post
Quitting is not an option, Andrea, wishing you all the best.
I like the way you self-assess. It’s a great habit for peraonal development. It’s time i did some self-assessment too. Thank you for the post. ?
Thank you, JK.
I don’t made any specifics resolution for the year 2019. But, I wish I could be a better person this year compare to last year.
The goal of improving oneself is always the best. I am always trying to be a better version of myself on a daily basis. May you be successful, Inggrid!
That’s a good idea to alternate from the usual New Year resolutions. I also speak on how to successfully achieve your resolutions on my blog and I also mentioned to make them achievable, which is exactly what you did!
I will make sure to follow your blog to find useful tips, thank you, Jessica.
I like your method of simplicity. Sometimes creating those small adjustments like that can make huge differences in our daily lives. Good luck in 2019!
Thank you, Shaen!
I can be impulsive as well, with my words and my spending habits. I like the idea of stopping think first. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Thank you, Krysten, let’s do our best to have a wonderful year.
Yes yes, my word for this year is fearless. It’s time to do all of the things I’m scared to do or have been avoiding. A big toast to reaching for redesigning life and expanding our comfort zones.
Living your comfort zone and be fearless will bring you so much growth, Chantelle, wishing you the best.
Great goals! I can relate to the spending too! I could definitely slow down on buying things and trying to do more adventures.
Let’s do it, Tiffany!
I hope you have had a great start to the year so far! I am loving it. A fresh start is always a huge plus. <3
Absolutely, Jennifer!
I’m not a huge spender but do like to splurge on great family & experiences BUT I also try to save in my investment vehicles as much as I can. I gotta up the ante this year as well.
Happy New Year, Kemi!
Such a great way to start the new year! Gotta love some good old fashioned mindfulness!
Absolutely, Liz!
I’m a spender, too. While I have made huge improvements with my financial accountability, I know I have more work to do. I’m going to incorporate this into my goals, too!
I will be glad to hear all advice you have to share, Christa, I am determined to succeed.
I tend to say yes too quickly too. I need to cut down on that. Anyway, I wish you all the best for 2019. May it be a great year for all of us 🙂
Absolutely, Karen, let’s have a successful year!
I spend a lot of money too and every year I am trying hard to spend less and more meaningful. I hope this year to spend less and to save more money to take a few trips.
Same for me, Helene, may we both succeed/
Good luck and much success to you this 2019. It seems like you are already on the right track toward achieving it.
David, wishing you the same. Let’s have a blessed and successful year!
We are definitely doing some good financial planning! Handling money is not our strongest suit
Same for us.
I am also not a resolution setter for the new year, and I also do not choose focus words. For me, every day is a blank canvas, a chance to do something good.
I love that idea of every day is a blank canvas, and your daily achievements can blow your mind.