Feels like just yesterday we said, “happy new year”. When a new year starts, the first couple of months are like trials for some of us. Ha!! You don’t really feel any difference until it hits you in the third or fourth month into the year. I thought I share three goals in my life that I’m working/progressing right now.
*** FITNESS ***
Living a healthy lifestyle has been a consistent journey since last year, but I would be lying if I say I always get it right. There are days that I can’t be bothered to eat healthy. If you’re a foodie like myself then you know the struggle of making the right choices when it comes to diet. Even days when I make a conscious decision to eat healthy, I fail miserably. Having said that, I don’t beat myself about it. I lift myself up and get it together. If yesterday was a big fail, I make sure I get it healthy and right the day after. Well it seems I did something right, because yesterday I got a great news when I went to the hospital for my routine check-up. I have dropped weight from 85kg to 79kg and I couldn’t be more proud.
*** DRIVE ***
If you’re a friend to this blog, then you know that learning how to drive has been a mission since forever. Lol!! I tell myself every year that I will learn and end up not doing it. It is not like I’m comfortable with taking public transport. Please don’t get me wrong, -there’s nothing wrong with using public transport. It is the annoying delays that pisses me off. The last thing you want to be doing on an early winter morning is wait on longggg for a bus. It breaks your spirit. Lol! So back on the matter, I took some lessons last year, but couldn’t complete it because I quitted my job. A single mother gotta prioritize. Ha!! By the grace of God I’m back to it. I’ve affirmed that this is the year of bringing this goal to fruition. Instead of manual, I’ve decided to switch to automatic which is less hustle. I can’t be bothered with manual to be honest. Wish me luck.
*** MINDSET ***
Lets be honest, it is hard to stay positive all the damn time! Life has a way of knocking you sideways and making one lose hope/confidence sometimes. Someone I listen to a lot is Joyce Meyer. Back in the days almost every sermon I heard from her had something about attitude. While I loved the messages, I never really understood why she always poked that word ‘attitude’. Well I get it now. Hans Selye framed it better when he said,
“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.”
We were not promised a smooth life, but in everything if we’ve the right attitude, we will be stress-free and be victors. This is where I am now. Going through everything and anything with the grace of God and a good attitude.
Are you making any progress in your goals? Do share!
On my #outfitoftheday, this is a casual chic look I wore to run an errand with my son. I got the leather jacket and bag from a collaboration I did with The Broadway Bradford two years ago. The jacket is definitely a piece that I’ll be cherishing for a long time. Both ensemble are from river island and the quality is impeccable. 
Thanks much for your visits and meaningful comments. Wishing you a lovely weekend.
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Missy May
Developing a healthy mindset is undoubtedly the most difficult of the challenges; it’s something I’m always trying to improve and work on too! Good luck with learning to drive by the way! 🙂
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Great post! I’m working on my mindset right now, and I really have noticed a difference in my productivity xx
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Good luck on all of these!! I really need to work on a healthy mindset!
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Aww you go girl. Keep it up 🙂
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Thanks for sharing all your goals! A positive mindset will take you far for sure. Love this coat!
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So lovely !
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I love your cozy outfit and it’s great that you’re making progress in all these areas. I’ve actually made some progress in terms of my mindset as well so I’m quite happy about that.
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Good to hear that you’re making progress too Kathrin. Thank you 🙂
I try very hard to keep a somewhat positive attitude, but some days are harder than others. My word for the year was spontaneous which is very unlike me. And we are thinking about moving….that’s spontaneous…LOL
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Oh Jodie, I can relate with you right there. Yes to being spontaneous. Way to go! Lol!!
Thank you muchas! 🙂
Well, I love your attitude today. I agree we can’t be positive all the time. I love your quilted jacket and your outfit of the day. Good luck with learning to drive. I’m sure you will be very good at it. VROOM!
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Good to hear that dear Elle. Thanks ever so much. Vroom vroom!! Ha!! 🙂
Good luck with all your goals and stay motivated 🙂 You look fabulous!
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Thank you Liz! 🙂
This post is so inspirational! It’s great to write about your progress. ALso I’m really glad that you are learning to drive!
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Thanks much beautiful and good to hear that. 🙂
Wow, dear Missy May! You can be so proud of you as you lost a lot of weight! You definitely look fantastic!
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Most definitely Rena! Thanks much!
You will meet all of your goals! You already are – you have such a great mindset. Not beating yourself up over diet mistakes is an amazing feat – we all wish we had that too! I believe you’ll learn how to drive this year too xx
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Means a lot Quinn. Thanks ever so much for the uplift with you comment. 🙂
Such great goals.
I wish you a lot of good luck !
I’m also starting to eat healthier theses last days.
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Thank you Margot and good to hear that. 🙂
I’m trying to get back on fitness as well!! It’s so hard I’ve been feeling so lazy lately, but gotta come out of hibernation mode!
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Hope you can join the fit gang soon girl. Thank you!
Oh I love this head to toe black look balanced out with the color and texture in the bag.
And staying positive is VERY hard. Yesterday myself and two neighbors (sisters) went out for pedicures and our conversation was pretty grim and the dark future that we saw. I kept wondering what the people around us must have thought. But the economy despite what the media says and who are wrong about everything is not going well. Ageism is a huge problem here as is automation. The one sister who is 51 is working part-time, makes %30 below poverty level and only has gone on one job interview in a year and this is someone with 20 years experience…
Bearnie Sanders once said that in America people fear old age more then they fear death and he is right. It is hard to stay positive when you live in a country that is so angry, negative, and with a fight or die mentality.
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Good to hear that Allie. Thanks much! 🙂
Oh wow what a conversation. It is rather unfortunate isn’t it? And yeah with stories like this, I can definitely understand why it is hard to
stay positive sometimes. We can only pray and hope for the best.
great coat! fun outfit!
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I’m so proud of you that you’re keeping up with your resolutions! Fitness is definitely something that I want to be able to focus more on once again.
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Aw Didier, this means a lot. Thanks ever so much. Good to hear that you want to join in. 🙂
Your goals are all very important and useful (I know your difficult in driving, i’ve got the licens but I’m still scared of the traffic): developing a good mindset is a work in progress even for me!
Good luck on your goals anyway, dear, you seem very detemined: keep on going like this and I bet you’ll get them soon!
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Thanks ever so much, Silvia. Now you got me scared. Ha!! We can do it gurlll!
Appreciated and good luck to you too. 🙂
I am trying to live a more healthy lifestyle as well but more when it comes to food instead of fitness haha I am so lazy I dunno what to do! I totally get your hassle with driving! I have my licence for years now but I still hate driving the car haha
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You’re doing a great job. When it comes to healthy lifestyle, diet is ninety percent so you’re on the right track. You’re already active in
your daily activities. Ha!! Thank you for the contribution, Selina. 🙂
Your three goals sound really good and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that youre successful 🙂 especially the driving part I can totally understand 😉
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Thanks ever so much, Tina. Means a lot! 🙂
I love your jacket and congrats on your weight loss!! I am quite sure that automatic gears will ease up your driving lessons!
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That makes the two of us, Francesca. Good to hear that and thank you.
Girl, you are glowing (your skin is gorgeous!). I love the part about the attitude; the quote is so spot on and I think that, while it is hard, knowing how to control and navigate your thoughts at times can be so beneficial! Hope you’re well xx
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Aw thanks much Naya. I couldn’t agree more with you. 🙂
Keep at those goals, sister! I know you can do it! Love your positive but realistic mindset. 🙂
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Thanks much sister and good to hear that. 🙂
These are wonderful personal goals, my beautiful Mavis. Healthy body, healthy mind, and you’re gonna learn to drive! Though, I don’t blame you for putting off the driving. Every time I’m in London, I never know which way to look from all the crazy English drivers! Ha! Just kidding! I highly recommend automatic too. I could never get used to a stick shift. You look absolutely stunning in these shots. Love your coat! Love your handbag! Love your sneakers. A fabulously effortless and chic look which is your signature style!
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Thanks ever so much my beautiful Lizzy. Lol, I felt the same way when I moved to the UK. Good to hear that you’re here for automatic
driving too. You know my style too well. Ha!!
Appreciate ya much my dear friend. 🙂
Such a cool look!
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Great post my Dear and that jacket is TDF. Our attitude always seem to get in the way, Darn it. You have lost weight!! Shut up and C E L E B R A T E. . . .
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Thanks much auntie and yes, my lip is sealed. Ha!!
These are all great things to work on! You got this girl!
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Beautifully written,
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Oh wow! Happy happy for the progress you are having in those areas.
Happy driving and hope you continue living a healthy lifestyle and a have a positive mindset.
Love your coat.
Ann
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Thanks much Ann and good to hear that.
Wow loved this post
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These are all great things to work towards this year! I’m the same with being a foodie and finding it hard to always choose the healthy option. But you have the right mindset with not beating yourself up about it. And I love this casual chic outfit you’re wearing! The leather jacket is lovely. Wishing you all the best with these goals and learning to drive! You’ve got this!
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Thanks much Kara and good to hear that I’m not alone. Appreciated! 🙂
I wish I was doing progressin ftness but I am like eaither feel too tired for it or busy…laziness mah
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Ha!! Not to worry. Take it one day at a time. Thank you!
There’s so much good in this post. Cheers to you continuing your successes this year with your amazingly positive outfit despite the inevitable setbacks life is bound to give us…and looking damn good in that outfit!
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Thanks much Amy! Appreciated much 🙂
Joyce Meyer is amazing indeed! She brings so much hope and wisdom. Anyway, cute look dear!
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Thank you Jess dear!
nice look! I really like your coat!
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Thank you Celyn! 🙂