January:
Relaxation
Take deep breaths. Worry less. Do
yoga. Enjoy yourself.
Listen to calming music. Recognize
that high school
will be over soon, so you should have
fun. Go to a spa.
Treat yourself. Remove stress from
your life.
“Realize deeply that the present
moment is all you
Ever have.” –Eckhart Tolle
February: Volunteering
Help people. Down Syndrome Guild,
Turner Middle
School, Daniel, and more. Find new
places that need
you. Help in any way you can. Donate
your time.
Helping others will help you.
“You don’t need a reason to help
people.” -Unknown
March: Style
Hone your personal style
into how you want to
be remembered. Invest in
something you really want.
Splurge on something you
would use for a long time.
Purchase for quality rather
than quantity.
“I like my money right where
I can see it:
hanging in my closet.”
–Carrie Bradshaw
April: Music
Create new playlists.
Discover new artists. Listen to old
favorites. Have frequent
dance parties in your room.
Use music as therapy. Listen
to new genres.
Allow music to change your
mood positively.
“Without music, life would
be a mistake.” –Friedrich Nietzsche
May: Reading
Devote time. Read often. Go
through must-reads. Re-read
an old favorite. Find a new
meaning. Try a new genre.
Share what you learn.
Replenish library. Make a list of
books to read.
“Books may well be the only true magic.” -Unknown
June: Fitness
Move. Try new classes.
Improve running. Eat cleaner. Make
a schedule and stick to it.
Work out with friends.
Have a positive attitude.
Push yourself. Accomplish.
“Take care of your body.
It’s the only place you
have to live in.” –Jim Rohn
July: Creativity
Make fun crafts. Find your
inner artist. Paint.
Photograph. Write. Find
inspiration, and use it to
make your own masterpieces.
Try new hobbies. Improve.
“To live a creative life, we
must lose our fear of
being wrong.” –Joseph
Chilton Pearce
August:
Organization
Thorough cleaning. Go
through everything. Reevaluate
current organization.
Creating a cleaning regimen for the
week. Simplify. Get
everything ready for your dorm.
“Out of clutter, find
simplicity.” – Albert Einstein
September:
Social
Get involved on campus. Try
new things. Make new
friends. Go through rush.
Attend school functions.
“Even in social life, you will
never make a good impression
on other people until you
stop thinking about what
sort of impression you’re
making.” –C.S. Lewis
October:
School
Find balance. Sleep more.
Work hard. Plan goals. Work
through strategies. Try
different ways. Ask great questions.
Determine best practices.
Make it happen. Decisions are key.
“Our greatest glory is not
in never failing, but in rising
every time we fall.”
-Confucius
November:
Wanderlust
Look up places. Realize that
life is too short to stay
in one place. Make a list of
all the cities you want
to visit. Look into how you
can study abroad.
“He found himself wondering
at times, especially in the autumn,
about the wild lands, and
strange visions of mountains
that he had never seen came
into his dreams.” –J.R.R. Tolkien
December: Love
Open heart. Be brave.
Reconnect. Do what you love. Say
yes. Be comfortable in your
skin. Embrace experiences.
Give and receive. Show
appreciation. Love yourself.
“Life without love, is no
life at all.” –Leonardo da Vinci.
I did this last year and it really helped me accomplish each of the goals! I print them out and cut them up and tape them to my mirror so I see them every day. What are your goals for 2014?
Carpe Diem,
Brooke
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