Word of the year: 2024

Hello to the start of a brand new year!

If you have been here for a while, you know that I love to pick a word to focus on every year. I love New Year’s resolutions but I never seem to stick to them. To be honest, I’m tired of that story- the one I tell to myself every year when I inevitably give up on my resolution. It’s one of the many reasons I picked this year‘s word.

For months, I’ve had this word placed on my heart and mind. With the start of a new year- now is the pperfect time to put it into action. For a look at 2023’s word of the year, check it out here.

This year will be the year of discipline.

Discipline with my habits

About 6 months ago I heard a quote (I can’t remember where) that said something to the affect of “every time you break promises to yourself, you lose a little respect and confidence in you.” I’ll be the first person to say that I let myself have a pass however often I feel like it. It wasn’t until I heard that quote, that I realized the true damage I was doing. I lacked accountability to myself when I “skipped” a workout. I let myself down when I overindulged during an afternoon snack. This has spiraled in other ways like losing respect for myself when I went above my budget on the month a time or two.

I decided I no longer wanted to feel those negative things. I realized that I wasn’t going myself any favors by letting things slide anymore. In 2024, I want to gain the discipline I have craved for so long.

This year, want to be a morning person: so that means I need to wake up early, everyday- even when my bed feels extra comfy.

I will be in the best shape: so I’ll need to stay physically active and clean up my diet.

I want to be successful professionally: so I’ll need to set realistic goals for myself and work towards them.

Years ago, a little voice from deep inside me said “no one is coming to save you.” I realize now more than ever that the statement is relevant. No one is going to better my habits except for me. Consistency is key in creating a life I love and want so each day I’ll show up as the best version of myself. I won’t always get it right but I will surely be diligent when it comes to the discipline needed to be successful.

Discipline with my finances

This is a place I have often struggled. Over the past few years I have bettered my relationship with money and spending. This year I want to master it. I have created a budget that works for me and I am excited to keep on this journey. You may see this pop up in my content by sharing outfit ideas by shopping my closet, less new products and sharing old favorites more often. Living in an overconsumption environment these past 5 years in social media has left me burnt out. I’m ready for a change. Contentment and keeping a budget are the two things I’ll be relying on most.

May 2024 be the year where I proved to myself that I can, I will and I do keep promises to myself. The best way through will be by having self discipline. Here’s to all your New Years resolutions be fulfilled this year! With lots of luck and love-