Resolution Ready

All right, Monday. Who’s ready to do the damn thing?

My favorite aspect of a New Year is the seemingly magical, refreshing sense of renewal that it ignites…

But let’s face it, even the most well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions get played out quickly. (Guilty!)

The first full week back at work, especially, is all about re-energizing and refocusing.

On my end, the year is all about simplifying. Everything from my diet to friendships and relationships all the way down to — yes — my shoe collection. (Believe it or not, I donated more than 30 pairs over the weekend!)

Personally, I don’t usually make big, sweeping resolutions each year — it just sets me up for failure. For example: The minute my body hears the word “diet?” GET THE DOOR — I need pizza. Deep dish. Extra cheese.

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I think of my New Year’s resolutions more like mental shifts than essential improvements. So, instead of zeroing in on a handful of things that need “fixing,” I just try to maintain a more intentional, mindful perspective of self-awareness. (In other words, I do whatever the hell is going to make me happy in that moment — but not selfishly so, you know what I mean?)

That’s the idea, at least. Resolve less, do more. Also, is anyone else craving pizza?

Most immediately, I’m kicking off 2015 by resolving to ‘stop’ doing things — like doubting, waiting and comparing. Or feeling obligated and saying ‘yes’ to things I don’t actually want to do.

I also do this thing where I apply meaning to other people’s actions, so I’m going to stop doing that, too. (Anyone else the type of person who assumes someone is *always* mad at them?) Bye Felicia.

Anyway, we’ve got five full inbox-heavy days ahead of us, so let’s try not to burn out right away.

The best way to avoid this, I think, is to take things in strides — little sprints, not a full-blown marathon. (Metaphorically speaking, they say that interval training is the most effective way to see change, right?)

Bring it, 2015. Here’s to resolving less and doing more. To diving fully into something that you truly love.

Now, Monday. Let’s get on with it. Better make it a Venti!

*In this post:

Striped sweater: c/o Vineyard Vines (on sale, similar here)
Plaid blouse: Equipment (more styles here, love this version)
Statement necklace: BaubleBar gum drop strand
Skinny jeans: c/o Old Navy (on sale)
Booties: Vince Camuto via Zappos (on sale here and here)
Bracelets: Loren Hope small ‘Sarra’ cuff and ‘Mirabel’ cuff
Lipstick: NARS matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’
Nail polish: Essie ‘Tomboy No More’

*Click to shop: Equipment blouses | Loren Hope jewelry | Old Navy denim
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