Resolutions?

I don't really believe in New Year's resolutions.  I think you should examine your life frequently and set goals throughout the year.  Having said that, I have some ideas about some things I want to do and change in 2014. 

 

• Another thing I don't believe in is diets. I do however think that healthy food choices made more routinely can lead to a healthier lifestyle as well as weight loss.  I have been buying lunch at school a lot more than usual this year and I have definitely noticed a weight gain that has gone along with that.  It really isn't that hard to pack a healthy lunch in the mornings.  I really need to start doing this again. 
• I have a TERRIBLE habit of stopping in the mornings for coffee or a Coke. The amount of money I waste on this is ridiculous.  I want to start making my coffee at home in the mornings and I'm hoping my awesome new Keurig will motivate me to do that.
• I have been having major problems with my back and in 2013 it finally got to the point that I went to the doctor about it.  For those of you who know me well, you know want a big deal that is because I HATE going to the doctor. One result of this is that I basically quit exercising.  I need to get back into the routine of working out again.  
•  Since moving my spending has been ridiculous.  Now a lot of it has been for things I needed for the new house BUT along with that there have been tons of impulse buys that happen just because I'm in a store.  I am determined to create a manageable budget and stick with it this year. 
• Along with a workable budget, I want to grow my savings which is basically nonexistent right  now....who am I kidding it is completely nonexistent!
• One more thing I want to do this year. I want to read more.  I have been so busy with school over the last two years that reading for pleasure just never happens.  When I have had a few spare minutes the last thing I wanted to do was read since there have been so many things I HAD to read for school.  I miss the feeling of reading and developing a relationship with the characters in the books I love. 
• I have a BAD habit of procrastinating. I'm basically doing it right now! The internet and things like Candy Crush are MAJOR times drains.  I avoid things I don't want to do by getting caught up in FB, Pinterest, or Candy Crush.  Now I'm not saying I'm going to cold-turkey cut these things out of my life. That would be CRAZY! : ) I do, however, need to restrict myself to a certain amount of time each day or reward myself with it when I've completed something that needs doing.  Funny, because that is exactly what I would tell a parent at school to do with their child.