Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve (as if you weren’t aware).
Hard to believe 2011 is on its way out the door – bye!
At the end of 2010, I declared:
“Instead of making a bunch of New Year’s resolutions, I want to let 2011 “resolve” me. I’m handing over the control to Life, and am quite excited to see what positive changes and adventures it has for me.”
Even so, I had a few hopes & dreams for the new year, which I thought I’d revisit today.
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Erase the word “perfect” from my mental dictionary.
This is a constant work in progress; it wasn’t “resolved” per say, but I made many steps (including the Positive Monday Series) towards becoming the more carefree person I would like to be.
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Say good-bye to my sugar addiction.
I gobbled up my fair share of dark chocolate this year, but I will say I think my serious sugar struggle has improved since I began eating a low-gluten diet this summer (more details to come).
Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls – GF, V
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies – GF
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Run a sub 1:40 half-marathon.
I ran 2 half-marathons this year, running a sub-1:40 in March with a time of 1:39:41. I hope to set a new PR with Half-Marathon No. 6!
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2011 was all about self-improvements. I attempted to let go, I strengthened relationships, I trained, I studied, I laughed, I baked, and I definitely smiled more (continued from my 10 in 2010 Goals).
I also accomplished 2010 Goals #4, 5 and 6 – finally!
What did you accomplish this year? What are you proud of?
Stay tuned for my take on twenty twelve…
Hillary
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Accepting myself and the things I do and not controlling every moment was, and has been, one of the hardest things for me to accept over the years… But I’m glad I have and am truly letting myself enjoy life around me :)
I like your idea of “hopes and dreams” over big resolutions or goals. I think I’ll have to continue over a few of mine from 2011 to 2012 (like compost, find love). I did start my own blog and complete my first half marathon! I’m still working on my full list for 2012… guess that’s the part of life being a work in progress :)