Say Ciao to 2017 X Simple Ways I Prepare for 2018

Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line Presidio

***San Francisco, CA***

Hello 2018!

Wow another year has gone by and I can't believe it, where did the time go? The last time I posted was back in November, and I purposely took the month of December to take a mental health break not only because of finals. But to also figure out what direction I want to go with Ciao Love in the upcoming year, that means brainstorming some awesome content for my readers in 2018! Ciao Love is only a few months away from it's 1 year anniversary, and I can't wait for all the awesome adventures this new year. But besides that I wanted to share with you guys a couple resolutions, goals, whatever you may call it but simple ways I prepare for the new year!

This year I wanted to set the year off strong, and that means creating small goals and big goals for myself. In the past I used pre-made planners that either became difficult to keep up or was only written in them a couple times. A commitment I made this year is using a Bullet Journal, creating a planner fit to your events and appointments in a creative space. It can mean checking things off your list can support a balanced pace rather a chore for yourself.

This one for my peeps who pull all nighters and work 40 hours a week! Setting a goal to love yourself a little more this year is beneficial for anyone. Find something that brings bliss into your life or that can benefit your health. For me I love to keep a busy schedule and I sometimes forget to take care of my body. I recently learned that the hard way and totally burnt myself out this past December. But setting time aside for yourself can be rewarding in many ways. I personally set time out of my week between reading a book, working out, doing yoga, or having a at home spa day.

One of the biggest goals I created for myself this year is having less, for some you guys that might be a little extreme to even think about. Starting small can help create a clear space for yourself mentally and physically. I recently read into the book " The life changing manga of tidying up", a simple read help me realize how much clutter I've consumed over the years whether be emails, clothes, book or that junk mail that lies on your desk I realized I collected many items I no longer needed in my life. I started with deleting items in my inbox. From there I decided to conquer my mountain of clothes to 3 different places:

1. Sell clothes to local thrift stores * most thrift store pay a decent price for clothing but may not accept everything.

2. @ Thred Up is a online and in store thrift store that can send you a FREE Closet Kit Bags, you can either sell or donate clothes. * Thred UP became my second choice of sending clothes due to deduction in pricing of items.

3. DONATE! Donate your clothes to a local goodwill or charity!

Remember to start small or you'll find it difficult to achieve this goal in 2018.