New Year to do list

We are 2 days into the new year and whoa! I can tell you this year is going to be exactly what you need it to be. But first, let’s talk about a few things that will make your life even better. These are the tasks I like to start every year off with: Clean out all the things; Audit the year; Write my goals down

First things first, major house clean out session. I refuse to let more things come into this house if we haven't given things away. I always do the closets and offices. But this year, I took on one room a day/week and did every room in our house. All of them. The bathrooms, the pantry, the laundry room, the game/puzzle closet. The best part?! I feel like we have moved into the New Year with a clean slate! Now, when it’s time to do a little spring cleaning, I won’t feel as overwhelmed!

What even does “Audit the year” mean?? I go through my planner, through my notes and goals from the past year, and see how I did. Did I take enough time for my relationships (husband, family, friends)? How did I do on my goals? Did I work too much and play/rest too little? How was my mental health? I make a list of things that I feel like I did really well, things that I need to put more focus on this year, and things that may not have worked out for me throughout the year. Then I can go into my new planner/journal with a better understanding of how I want to treat this year. Schedule in that vacation. Plan those girls nights. Make your goals smart so they will be more attainable.

And last but of course not least, write those goals down. Did you know that if your write your goals down, you will be 10x more successful than those that have goals but didn't write them down. Say what?? Write them down and put them somewhere that you will see them everyday. Mine are on my bathroom mirror, so everyday that I wash my face and brush my teeth I can make a plan for that day that will take me one step closer to my goal. I like to make personal goals for the year as well as business goals. This year some of my personal goals are to read a self development book each month, be more present, and learn to crochet!

And that’s it! These few things allow me to step into a new year feeling like I am in charge! What are some of the things that you do at the beginning or end of each year?! What are some of your goals for this year?!