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New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2012 by Cassie 31 Comments

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I know it is cliche and I don’t always stick with them (and I am totally ok with that!) but I always like to set New Year’s resolutions.  To me, they are more of “guidelines” for better behavior.  By nature, I am a dreamer, so I always have a list a mile long of things I would love to do!  But I try to keep my resolutions within reach…. don’t let that magic balloon of hope fly to far out of my reach!

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1. Eat better.  Now this resolution is overdone, but I have thought a lot about trying to eat more responsibly, along with healthier.  I want to eat more natural foods because I know I will feel better and be healthier.

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2. Take it slow.  I tend to run full force into my projects, and I want to take time to enjoy the process and really think it all through.  I plan to be in this house for a loooooong time, so I have time to work on it.

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3. Give more hugs.  Hugs just make people happier.  There must be some study somewhere that proves this theory, but I know that hugs are part of the key to happiness.

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4. Keep up with the gratitude journals I gave my family- another key to happiness.

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5.  Just let it go.  So there is a mess in the playroom.  There is a mess in Emmy’s room.  Let it go for today.  It’s OK.

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6. Mail little handmade gifts to my friends for their birthdays.  I love surprises in the mail, and I know my friends will, too.  And I want them to know that even though we aren’t always together, I am always keeping them in my heart.

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7. Spread positive energy.  I try really hard to do that on this blog.  And I want to make sure I do that out in the world, too.  Cheesy?  Yes.  Effective.  YES!

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As for blogging I don’t have any goals, I am really happy with the way things have gone and I just want to maintain the friendships I have made.   As for business,  pretty much the same…. I do have some exciting news coming soon, but I plan to not let myself put any pressure on… myself!  I also do not plan on giving up my coffee habit or anything dramatic like that.  I like my coffee.   Yes, there are 7 resolutions, but I am not going to pressure myself or feel badly if I failed on one or more.  I am going to do my best, and that is all I can ask of myself.

And since so many people out there are choosing words to resonate with them throughout the year, my word is….

choose

i choose to be better.
i choose to be a good wife and mom.
i choose to tread lightly.
i choose to be happy.
i choose to sing.
i choose to dance.
i choose to create.
and mostly, i choose to be me.

We all have choices.  What will you choose in 2012?

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  1. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    great resolutions! I choose to be me too and to let it go! ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy New year!! Love you! xoxo Oh and I look forward to my presents in the mail ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  2. 17 Perth says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    These are great resolutions. I love that your word is “choose”….simple, yet so much power in that word. “I choose to be better.” It may not be dramatic, but simple in ways that affect me, my health and others around me. ๐Ÿ™‚ I love that. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  3. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Great resolutions/guidelines! Gotta love the wisdom from Dr. Seuss.

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  4. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    What a thoughtful list, Cassie. Definitely attainable too! Love the one on spreading positive energy – I’m with you on that!

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  5. Megan says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    What a wonderful list, I love number 5 ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope 2012 brings you everything you hope for!!

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  6. Renรฉ says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    That is such a nice approach to the new year. No pressure and all of it is with kindness and goodness in mind which makes it all worth working for. Happy New Year Cassie!

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Happy New Year Cassie! Great resolutions! And I’m a huge fan of quotes. I’m always writing them down, putting them on chalkboards, etc. You picked some good ones. I choose to be happy and content in 2012!

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  8. Kelly says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Happy new year! These are all great resolutions. I have to work on narrowing down my list so I actually DO some of them. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. [email protected] Sort Of Fairytale says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Hi Cassie! This is a great list, I can really relate to your post and for sure #’s 2 and 6! Wishing you all your heart’s desires for 2012!!

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  10. gail says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    great post Cassie! I love the seusisms. ๐Ÿ™‚ Esp the last one about those who mind–really thought provoking I think!
    I choose to take chances! Big things may be on the horizon if I can only “take the chance and say yes”.
    gail

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  11. Jeannine says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    These are indeed great resolutions. And they can be started over again at any moment in the year if you feel you are slipping. Most important: relax and enjoy.

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  12. [email protected] Not Included says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    This is a perfect list. Best of luck on everything my friend. I know you can do it!

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  13. Barb says

    January 1, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Inspiring resolutions! I must get busy and write down some of my own.

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  14. Karena says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Happy New Years Cassie!! Your thoughts are wonderful and great reminders for all of us!

    All the best in 2012!

    I hope you will enter my Giveaway From Serena & Lily!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  15. Ali Richardson says

    January 1, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    I choose to put my (hopfully more toned) butt on a plane and fly to freakin’ Maryland!!!!!!!! Yipppeeeeee!!!! Cheers to 2012 ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. andrea says

    January 1, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Just stopping by to wish you a happy new year! hugs, [email protected]

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  17. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    January 1, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Those are some great “guidelines”, friend!! You inspire me! That’s all! xo Happy New Year!

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  18. Andrea says

    January 1, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Love them all. I wouldn’t want you to be anyone but YOU!!

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  19. [email protected] Charm says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Cassie,
    sounds like you will have a great 2012…HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  20. michelle says

    January 1, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Happy New Year Cassie!! I love these so much! They are perfect. ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope that all your wishes and dreams come true that this year with bring you many blessings.
    xoxoxo

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  21. Sabrina says

    January 1, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Love your resolutions! All of which i want to do better at too! I love the gratitude journal idea. I have to much to be grateful for!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. Karen says

    January 1, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Happy New Year Cassie! I love the simple wisdom of your resolutions and your “choice” of words:) I will have to take some time to think about a word of my own. Trust and Believe and Relax all come to mind, but I’ll chew on it for a while before I decide. May God bless you with all that you need this coming year!

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  23. [email protected] Road says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Good resolutions! I like your word for the year.

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  24. Amy of The Salvage Collection says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:25 am

    girl, you took the words right outta my mouth.

    and said it waaaay better than i ever could.

    looking forward to a year in which we finally meet!

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  25. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:56 am

    Cheers Cassie. Happy 2012!
    I for one think you already do a great job with #7. Keep up the good work ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I’ll be me
    and you be you
    and in between
    we’ll find what’s true.

    So you be you
    and I’ll be me
    We’ll sing and dance
    and paint and dream.

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  27. c.w.frosting says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Happy New Year Cassie! Great resolutions. Isn’t Dr. Seuss so wise?

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  28. natasha {schue love} says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Just let it go…I couldn’t agree more!! Love all your resolutions and know 2012 will be a great year! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  29. A Vintage Vine says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:27 am

    As usual, you have inspired me again, here is a big “thank you” hug!

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  30. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    January 3, 2012 at 3:16 am

    I love your goals Cassie! You have already achieved #7. You are full of positive energy. That’s one reason I love coming here!

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  31. Erin says

    January 9, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    What wonderful, positive resolutions, Cassie! I have no doubt you’ll be able to realize each and every one of them.

    Hugs,
    Erin

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