Hello super-mamas!  I have been inspired to write a blog post about my ’18 for 2018′ by my all-time favourite podcaster & author Gretchin Rubin.
I am a creature of habit, rules and consistency.  If I am ever to start something new, I always start on a Monday.  Every new year gives me the opportunity to set goals for myself, break bad habits and conjure new good ones.

 Did you know that most people who set themselves new year’s resolutions fail to keep them?

The number one reason is that many people aspire that the new year will bring about a strong wind of change, and fantasise about great new beginnings without being reasonable or realistic.

I make it a point for myself to think wisely, and only create targets and resolutions within reason.  I am also very specific in my resolutions.  For example, a popular one which is often on a lot of people’s lists is ‘lose weight’.  This is so unspecific and wide, and so difficult to reach.  Can you imagine yourself feeling like a failure, and rightfully so if the scales do not shift after one month?  Instead, use a clearer target, such as:

– Be more active (my favourite – it’s in my list)
– Replace my afternoon high carb snack with fruit
– Eat salads three times a week for dinner
– Walk 10,000 steps a day
– No chocolate or sugars 6 days a week

18 for 2018 is all about creating a list of 18 attainable goals for the year 2018.  Make sure to include some easy ones, some tougher ones, as well as some tough ones.

Here’s my 18 for 2018:

  1. Bake bread
  2. Go on a romantic picnic
  3. Publish my blog (done!)
  4. Buy myself a pair of RayBan aviator sunnies
  5. Bake a pretty cake
  6. Get our family photo frames purchased, printed and hung
  7. Be more active.  10,000 steps a day minimum!
  8. Finish my big project (more details on this later!)
  9. Practice mindfulness and/or meditation
  10. Have fun splashing through some water fountains with the kids in springtime
  11. Take a family photoshoot
  12. Update my tattoo (my daughter’s name is still not on there!)
  13. Invest in some plants for the house (my few cactuses are still alive – hurrah!  Time to buy something else!)
  14. Treat myself to some pretty stationery
  15. Experiment with new recipes
  16. Finalise our outdoor area design project
  17. Say no to office biscuits and cakes; better yet – limit to a maximum of one treat per month
  18. Eat cleaner.  Add more fruits, veggies, beans and pulses.

That’s more than 1 a month!  Got to get down to it!

Do you have any goals for this year?  Share them in the comments below!

Nakita xxx