shannonbui516

I’m someone who loves to make list. Although I may not cover the entire list, each year I make a list of some things I want to work on, sticky note it, put it on my wall to remind me of the things I want to accomplish this year. So, I’m sharing this list with you all. Let’s start this year off on the right note.

Learn Something New.

In college, I was a science major, but I also had the opportunity to take extra courses to learn other things. Being a part of a liberal arts college, allowed me to take many theology, philosophy, and dabble myself into other major’s. I had the chance to take classes such as Spanish and my last semester, I found my passion for computer programming. However, the past couple weeks since graduation, I’ve realized that I miss learning something just to better my brain, not because I was forced to. When I’m in school, I don’t have that much time to devote to other things besides the courses I’m enrolled in.

To fill this void, I’ve became obsessed with listening to podcast on my daily commutes, reading a good book, filling my brain with purpose.

Taking care of my health.

While being in school, I’ve definitely slacked in the eating healthy foods and making time to work out area. I was always off track or found myself making excuses. I know that if I take care of myself physically, I can make myself feel better. So one of my resolutions is to make it to the gym. I am starting out with three times a week and making it a goal to do cardio once a week.

I’m Enough.

Sometimes I take things for granted. I always question myself if I’m enough. I’ve always been the type of person who felt surrounded by so many smart, bright beings. I always felt the pressures to compare myself to my peers. I had doubt, and questioned if what I was doing was worth it anymore? Was I studying enough? Was I even smart enough? Am I doing the right things?

Then suddenly, I realized that I needed to stop comparing myself to these people. I needed to work hard, yes, but to succeed, I needed to do my best alone. But to key down that, the term “my” stood out. It was MY personal best. I shouldn’t compare and feel like I have to measure up to these people. Instead, I need to slow down and focus on myself. I need to have faith in my strengths and at the end of the day, things will always work out.

So stop worrying, stop comparing, and stop forcing yourself. Worry about your own self, do it for yourself, and have some faith. THIS IS ENOUGH. YOU ARE ENOUGH.

De- clutter.

By this, I mean that I need to de- clutter my brain, my closet, my life. I have so much “stuff”. Clothes, shoes, unnecessary information, and random notes. It’s crazy how much I have accumulated over the years. I don’t need clutter, I need clean. So this year, I want to simplify my things.

I’m starting by throwing away old notes, donating clothes that I haven’t worn lately, throwing away “junk” from my brain. I figure if I get rid of these things, I could fill these spaces with better. I know I’m a hoarder, but hopefully this will work.

Get serious about finances.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how important budgeting monthly is. I’ve definitely been guilty of blowing my bank account on things I don’t need and realizing that I have only a couple of dollars left.

So this year, I want to be better. I want to sit down monthly and budget how much money I’d need to fill categories (gas, groceries, clothes, restaurants, drinks, etc.) I would like to better keep track of my spending.

Here's my 5 main goals! 

xoxo!