New take on New Years Resolutions

OK I'm taking a step away from my painting challenge blogging to talk about resolutions...or my breakdown of how I think it can actually work.

Every year I have resolutions, like most I try to start on the first day of January (or when the kids go back to school, which ever comes last...am I right!) But not everything sticks. It can be overwhelming and stressful for me to do it all at once!  So this year I am taking a different approach. I don't know maybe its been done before; all I know is it sounds like it could be just my cup off tea or very strong coffee!

So here goes. I want to break it down to every month resolutions. If it pops into my head I owe it to myself to give it a whirl no matter what, life's short right?! I'll try something new each month and if I have to change it or it just doesn't workout the way I hoped I can ditch it after 30 days and move on, no guilt! But 30 days does create a habit, that hopefully is hard to break.

Each month I'll make sure to post my months resolutions to hold myself accountable of course maybe it can inspire others to do the same. I think I just made a New Year's Resolution life hack! HA

January - #30paintingsin30days  So far so good with this.  I have only wanted to give up once but it's only 30 days right! The direction I have gone with my art is interesting. I never really fancied myself an abstract impressionist but I really like the feeling it gives me.  I will really dissect this experience after my time is up this month. So stay tuned!!

February - This month is a 2 part resolution, thus far.

1st, Work on my fitness! After a wonderful 4.5 mile hike last week I felt amazing, happy and fresh...oh I miss that so much and I need those things! I was a runner 5 days a week. I was a yogi 3 days a week, I was a swimmer once a week and my sweet Blue Bell my beautiful blue kayak I was on you for a strong paddle twice a week... at least!!  I have gotten away for all of it, sadly! Baby steps back to what works. For February I will make time for yoga, running and paddling EVERY WEEK! Because I need specific direction or I will slip lets say this, 3 days running- 1 day yoga- 1 day kayak.

2nd, Explore Portraiture - I'm a little bit scared but a lot excited! Not much I can say about this now.  I haven't quite wrapped my head around this yet...but its there!

I know this was a long one so thanks for sticking with me! Enjoy your weekend, I need to hop on a painting, still not sure what that will be!
~Jane