My 5 resolutions for 2017

Ah, January. It's always so disheartening to see your Christmas being packed up into boxes and being put into the attic for yet another year, only to welcome that period of detox juices and drought that are a far cry from the buffet food we practically lived off of for the past month. Nevertheless, there's always the breath of fresh air that is the new year, and despite this post being somewhat overdue, I am finally 100% on what I wish to achieve this year.

1.Enjoy blogging again

Blogging is something I have been quite on-and-off with throughout the past year, so I have been taking various amounts of time off from it. After ending 2016 without my own corner of the internet, I realised that this is the creative outlet that I truly need, and have grown to love. I've always been so into writing and communicating with other bloggers and people in my niche, I almost get a little delirious without it. Whether 2 people read it, or 2000 people read it, I appreciate it so much.

2.Become more into media

When I was really little, I always liked reading a lot. I just had to find 'the right book'- soon after I wouldn't be able to put it down. I have to read for school most of the time, but I don't want it to be seen as a chore anymore. I also would like to become more involved in films, and start watching more. I truly love cinema's: the sweet scent of popcorn and the Tango ice blasts - but the films I don't enjoy quite as much. It's the one time when everybody really connects through something without a phone or a laptop, and it's rather special.

3. Take more photos

I'm not really the type of person to constantly capture the moments, and despite not wanting to take photography too seriously all of the time, sometimes I snap a photo in seconds and it just feels so rushed and messy. I want to invest more time into taking higher quality pictures, and let that perfectionist side of me come out more through them.

4. Become more thoughtful

I wouldn't say I am inconsiderate of other people, but sometimes I think its nice to go the extra mile, even if it's just putting more effort into a birthday present, or a thank you card. I often just go with an easy option, not necessarily with friends or birthday cards, but in everyday things and sometimes it's worth doing that little bit extra with things I wouldn't usually think twice about. Texts and emails seem so much less mindful, and communicating via other platforms just seems a lot more whole hearted. 

5. Look after myself

Basic necessities like getting plenty of sleep, and drinking enough water, can impact my day so much. I often get dehydrated which results in dry skin and migraines (which also come from pizza, but I'm not going to give up my Texan BBQ for my headache's sake), and as well I often feel quite sluggish and tired and I just generally end up looking quite ropey in the mornings. Some days I hardly have enough energy to keep up a conversation (which sounds ridiculous, and you're right -it is). Basic health is easily neglected nowadays, so look after yourself too! I used to be so much more energetic and free spirited, and I know that I can get back to that.

This brings my new years resolutions to a close, and although there is nothing too huge there, I don't feel like I have limited myself too much. I just hope this can inspire anybody who is stuck in the rut I began January with. What are your new years resolutions? I would love to hear them!