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1. Complete my first obstacle race
I started vaguely training for this in 2014, but this year I want to actually complete an obstacle course race. I'm planning on completing both the Spartan Race and Tough Mudder this Summer. I'm also planning to enter the Great East Swim, as I've only ever swam an open water race once and would love to try it again. These races are going to be the main way to motivate my fitness routine and tackle that classic resolution of getting fit.
2. Ride a husky sled.
It's a slightly obscure one but I really want to go husky sledding! It looks like amazing fun, an unusual experience and I love dogs, so why not? I've recently discovered that you can actually go to a few places in the UK to do it, so although this option doesn't include snow, it means that this resolution is actually possible to do!
3. Stop biting my nails (finally).
This resolution happens every year but I haven't succeeded yet. I'm a terrible nail biter and it's an awful habit which I need to stop once and for all! Does anyone have any tips, except remedying my lack of willpower?
4. Read at least one book a month,
I love books, and as a Publishing student, I also want to work with them! However, during the course of studying, it's easy to let reading for pleasure fall by the wayside so I am aiming to read at least one book a month - that's only 12 books in the year, which is definitely possible. This month, I plan to finally read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, which has been sat on my bookshelf for too long.
I have some more general resolutions, like improving my blog and getting a job in publishing, but I wanted to list specific and realistic resolutions to focus on, which rely on myself rather than my circumstances. I like to set myself goals and I'm excited to complete these in 2015.
Do you have any New Year's Resolutions?
Jess
I really want to do the husky sledding as I love the gorgeous doggies but I reckon I'd kill myself! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all your resolutions! xx
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DeleteI've set myself a goal of reading 50 books this year, no idea how realistic this is but I'm going to give it a go!
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Oooo that's a big target! Good luck - let me know how you get on xx
DeleteLove that resolution of completing an obstacle course race!! That sounds so fun (: Happy New Year, Jess! x
ReplyDeleteI'm scared but determined! Thank you and belated Happy New Year to you too! xx
DeleteI would love to ride a husky sled!!! My mum went to Lapland a few Christmas' ago (without me!) and got the opportunity to do it, and loved it despite being a wimp for anything even slightly daring. Would be a dream to go there and do it!
ReplyDeleteI have a few resolutions which I've shared on my blog :D
Tamsyn-Elizabeth
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Oh wow that sounds amazing - perhaps I need to go to Lapland then! xx
DeleteI think there is a reading challenge going round this year to read 12 books by 12 british authors, maybe you could do that to keep you on track?
ReplyDeleteI used to spray my nails with perfume/deodrant to stop me biting them. You can get something from Boots to put on them that makes them taste HORRIBLE so you could try that if you are desperate!
Dannie x
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Ooo that's a good idea to keep me focused, since I still haven't read a book yet this year - eek!
DeleteThe problem with that nail biting stuff is it gets on my food - and I can't deal with ruining my food! I'll try perfume though! xx
Take me husky sledging!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will search for places up North! Somewhere near Bath does it but it's a bit far... xx
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