New Year, New Me 2016

TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN. I mean where did two thousand and fifteen go? I love doing this type of motivational posts - they're not only fun to write but I always think that it is a good thing to set yourself some goals and aims for the year ahead. Although I have to admit that the title of this post is probably one of the most cliché sayings of all time; I mean the clock strikes twelve on New Years Eve and the majority of the population will (or have already) come up with a list of New Years Resolutions but within a month they are back to their usual old self and those resolutions are broken. I am one of those people. 

Anyway, it's no secret that I am a big fan of setting goals, aims and milestones. I felt that last year's New Years Bucket List was rather successful and many were crossed off in 2015 but some have come with me into 2016; so over the next 366 days - yes, 366 days folks because don't forget it is a leap year - I want to complete this bucket list and within the year be the best possible version of myself that I could be but aside from that, I want to... 

1. Do something spontaneous
You could argue that most things that you do are 'spontaneous' but I want to do something that is both risky and spontaneous; not a road trip or a weekend away that I haven't planned (nothing like living on the edge) I mean something different and daring. 

2. Wear less make up 
Sometime wearing make up all day everyday makes me feel.. yuck! I can't even describe it to be honest; I mean some days I would like to just let my skin breathe appose to making it look/feel cakey. 

3. Pick and choose my 'sassy' moments
Sometimes I feel like my 'sassy' moments go a bit too far, so something I need to do this year is ultimately control the sass. 

4. Drink more water
It's a new year, so that means it's time to start a new challenge and drinking more water in 2016. My skin looks and feels really good when I drink the recommended amount of water and not only that I feel really good time; so with the happy of my trusty app I am ready to take on the challenge. 

5. Visit two different countries this year
I think it's about time I see the world while I am still young. I am already going to one place this year but another destination is definitely on the cards... 

6. Learn the star constellations
Looking up at a clear night sky with twinkling star looking back at me, I find rather therapeutic and it is something that is rather fascinating. 

7. Take the next step in my career path
Don't worry I am not one of these people with a five year plan that I am ultimately going to stick to but it is always nice to have a goal or direction of some sort that I would like my future to go in. Even if I get a pay rise, change job title, take on more responsibilities etc it is still another next step on the career path. 

8. Read more books
I really got back into reading towards the end of last year and honestly I forgot how much I actually missed sitting down at the end of a long, busy day with a good book to enjoy. 

9. Be Healthier
Yes I know that everyone says this at the start of January and by the end of January they've broken it but I am not turning into one of those people who goes on a mad health kicks and hits the gym everyday; I just want to be more proactive and stop snacking etc. I think that should be quite simple (once I've eaten all the chocolate I got for Christmas it should be). 

10. Reunite with my university friends
A reunion is definitely in order, I am starting to get separation anxiety. Seriously. I miss my weekly coffee, cake and catch up at Starbucks or a cute little café with the girls where we mindlessly about PLL or the dramas of university. Even if we meet somewhere in the middle (which we worked out was somewhere called Mere, where even is Mere anyway?), make our way to a spa or a cocktail bar or have a road trip to the zoo or beach again; this reunion  will happen. 

11. Step outside my 'comfort zone'
I think this one is rather self-explanatory but I think its time to do something but different and daring; something that I wouldn't necessary think of doing. 

12. Start saving 
To be fair I think that this is a goal for anyone, who has just come out of university with thousands of pounds worth of debt and no savings. I have future goals and they all require money, so it's time to start saving! 

13. Look after my skin
My skin is rather temperamental at times. One minute it is fine and the next, well it isn't good. However since 2015 I think I have found my perfect solution for having well moisturised and balanced skin; so hopefully 2016 will be a good year. 

14. Be Balanced
At the moment, I am all work and no play but that will soon change. I am determine to have a balanced work and social life because without this balance, my life will be pretty damn boring, if I am all work and no play. I deserve to have some fun - I'm twenty-one after all! 

15. Text People Back
I am terrible at this! Apologies for anyone who has been waiting a week (or more) for me to reply to a text but honestly I just don't know why I don't text people back but from this day forward, I promise that I will text you back as soon as possible. Finger my heart! If I don't please tell me off or a reminder text would be good too. 

16. Worry less and be happier
I spend a lot of time worrying. A lot more time than I need to. Honestly I want to change all of that and spend more time being happier and worrying less, which is going quite well at the moment. The key thing is not to let anyone get your mood down, if they do pick it straight back up by doing something you enjoy or love. 

Happy New Year Everyone! 2016, LET'S SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT! 

Love, 

Lauren xo