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I know we’re halfway through the first month of 2015, but I figured sharing my goals can never be late, right?! Let me say first I’m thankful and blessed to make it to 2015! I thank you for reading and rocking with Style & Vibes new and old. I accomplished much in 2014 in terms of personal growth, a continuous journey with setbacks and successes.
What I learned in 2014
Confidence: I deserve to be here and my success is not by chance.
Time Management: Keep my task list to 5, once those are complete make another 5.
Financial Priorities: Sticking to shopping lists, budgeting, saving and paying off debt – I second guessed EVERY purchase I made right down to breakfast we every morning. I also made a decision to actively have a personal savings cushion.
Sleep is important: creating and 11pm cutoff time was important to functioning correctly. There are times where I’ve had to break it to finish work but for the most part in stuck to it.
Discovered Green Smoothies: Green smoothies are my best friend in the mornings. I did a green smoothie challenge last year and maintained it at least 3-4 mornings a week.
2015 Goals
Read Books: I read something everyday, mostly blogs and news articles online and magazines, but nothing comes close to reading a good book. My goal is at least 1 per month.
Prioritize Me: I have a tendency to put everyone and everything I need to do first, but putting my own priorities first is important to achieving my next set if personal goals.
Be Consistent: This has been my biggest setback and it’s at the top of my priorities for this year. I’ve often put blogging on the back burner, but posting regularly is important to me. Not just with blogging but using my time wisely on social media platforms with regards to a mapped out strategy.
Lose 20 Pounds: I actually started this in ate 2014, with regards to exercise, but I need to change my eating habits slowly and eating out too much.
Execute: I tend to plan forever, to the point where if it’s not perfect I’m not doing it. I’m learning that perfection can be overrated and the results of non-perfection can turn out pretty awesome.
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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