And with a new year, comes...

My Resolutions

Body
 

Eat more veggies
 

Get at least 7 hours of sleep at night
 

Go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week
 

Let sweets truly be a treat
 

Drink more tea, and less coffee
 

Drink more water

Mind
 

Take time each day to quiet your mind: 10 minutes before or after bed to reflect
 

Breathe, and count to three when you find yourself negatively reacting
 

Take time to admire the natural beauty of the world and take a photo when it moves you
 

Be happy when others are happy - quiet your opinions and listen
 

Spend more time listening to music; spend less time watching television
 

Take a yoga class as often as possible
 

 Make others look good; point out what makes them uniquely them. It will fill you with happiness knowing they know how much you notice and care

Friends
 

Call your friends; and call them back. Stay active in their lives.
 

Visit your friends. Once a month plan a trip to see at least one friend
 

Be supportive. You don’t always need to share your opinion, especially when it isn't asked for
 

Remember birthdays
 

Be thoughtful – write letters, send a nice text, simply ask how their days are going

Family
 

Watch one movie a week with my parents
 

Empty and load the dishwasher more for Mom
 

Don’t snap; breathe and count to three
 

Call Chris and Drew more often; call Chris once a week
 

Be thoughtful, send letters every so often. Let them know how much you care about them

Organization
 

Put money in savings every paycheck. 100 to 200. Or whatever you can manage
 

Be diligent about applying to jobs
 

Do the work that needs to be done at work. Don’t put it off.
 

Clean up your room before you go to bed every night
 

Keep closet and drawers organized and clean
 

 Stay active on my blog. This space is for me to share and clear my head

 

Overall, I want 2013 to be a year in which I try to better myself and the environment I make for myself. I want everyone in my life to know how much I care. Spend time trying to be better than you were the day before. Work on making all of your future plans come true. 

These are the hopes for my happiness project!