TAKE BETTER CARE OF MY BODY
1. Get into a regular fitness routine to reap all the physical, emotional and mental benefits associated with a healthy body. Get (and stay!) lean and toned.
- Attend a drop-in dance class twice a month. I’d like to get back into ballet and try my hand at jazz and modern. I might even try something completely different like hip hop or flamenco. Dance is a lifelong passion of mine, which alas I’ve neglected these past few years. I would like to keep nurturing that passion, even if only for fun.
- Attend a yoga, yogalates, or meditation class at least once a week. I’d like to gain more flexibility and strength in addition to increasing my overall well-being.
2. Stick to a healthy, sensible diet. Consume more vegetables and less sugar. Resist comfort food (i.e., junk food) binges. Continue drinking 3 liters a day. Reduce red meat consumption.
3. Go to the dentist!
ENJOY LIFE
Get out there and participate in activities I’m interested in to live life to the fullest and meet new people.
1. At least once a week attend an event or class. At each event/class, talk to at least one new person there.
2. Continue organizing local social events, aiming for at least two a month. Focus on being myself and having a good time!
3. Once a month, try something new. Get new hobbies. I’d love to take up photography; take a strip dancing, Arabic or fencing class; volunteer; visit a new US or Canada city; attend a film fest like the Toronto Film festival; try different ethnic cuisines; visit a new art gallery or museum; take a wine tasting daytrip to a vineyard; and go to a comedy club for the first time.
4. Take life easy. Continue “dropping” at every opportunity. No need to stress over anything. Take the time to smell the roses. Remember the small things that make life so beautiful.
PAMPER MYSELF REGULARLY
Once a week, treat myself to a little something special just because. A manicure or pedicure. A pretty top I would normally consider too expensive to buy. A bouquet of fresh flowers. Beautiful stationery. A nice sit down restaurant meal. Luxury bed sheets at a bargain store. A fresh fruit smoothie in the summertime. A cup of fancy Starbucks coffee in the wintertime. A small box of dark chocolate truffles. An ice cream treat or French pastry. A walk through a beautiful park. A candlelight bubble bath…
CUT DOWN ON SPENDING
1. Reduce credit card spending by buying only things I need.
2. Create a budget for classes and social outings, and stick to it!
3. Find ways to eliminate or reduce wasteful consumption.
4. Put more money into savings
EXPLORE CAREER ALTERNATIVE(S)
Continue exploring other career opportunities of interest to supplement current income and perhaps even prompt a career change to a higher paying job in the future.
BE MORE SELF-CONFIDENT
Smile more. Walk tall. Look at people in the eye more. Greet strangers. Make small talk with people at work. Stop worrying about what people think of me. Believe in myself and how wonderful I am. Just be myself!
