A year in reflection and writing aspirations for the year to come.

I really love this time of year, for once the Christmas rush has passed and the decorations start to come down, I like to look back on the year that has been, time to reflect on the highlights (and even the not-so-highlights...). A time to check off on your goals for the year and start to prepare yourself for a new one.

I have always been a dreamer, sure I move through phases like the weather, but I always learn something new from each phase. I love setting goals, even better when you can exceed them. Often a list of goals would be busy with material items, weight loss or financial gains - sure these are important in the balance of life, but I challenge you this year to put other things on there for your own growth and wellbeing.

In 2012, I would like to make an effort to write letters to friends, go back to yoga every Monday night (best cure for mondayitis! - I even bought my fiancé a yoga mat so he can join me), use my blog to continue to share inspiration and perhaps even inspire(?!), spend at least 1 hour in the garden a week and learn how to cook 5 new things.

What goals or New Years Resolutions have you set for yourself?

Xx

Photo 1: Kate Spade coasters (picked them up in NYC), Photo 2: My 2 fav Christmas presents, teacup and new diary - just lost a whole afternoon! Photo 3: A snippet of the frames from our study area.