I've been seeing tons of people's resolutions around the web this week, and all the positive energy is really inspiring. I already shared my goal of living with no regrets and actually pursuing my dreams instead of just dreaming them. I made a list recently of habits that I'd like to develop...they're not really resolutions in the traditional sense, but just things that I think would make my life happier. I think they're fairly reasonable and achievable, so I wanted to share them with you! I've also found a few articles recently that have got me all inspired, so I'm sharing those too!

Elise's Good Living Guidelines

1. Leave work on time and don't do too much work at home!
[I am so invested in this job that I get crazy stressed and can't leave work at work. It's taking over my life though, so I need to keep myself in check!]

2. Exercise daily - EVEN if it's just for 5 minutes.
[I am usually too hard on myself and don't see the point in exercising if it's not going to be a thorough workout. But limiting myself like this does not help me develop a good fitness habit!]
For TONS of good tips on developing one, check out this Zen Habits post!

3. Journal daily 
[It clears my mind IMMENSELY! Also I've started working on The Artists Way, a book to help you rediscover your creativity, as recommended by the awesome Amy. She wrote about it in an awesome post about staying inspired on the MaieDae blog here.]
[**SIDE NOTE: If anyone else wants to grab their own copy of The Artists Way and join us as we work on the weekly projects, PLEASE DO! We're trying to get a little book club formed to keep each other on track! Just hit me up on Twitter @BlowfishShoes if interested!**]

4. Work on art/creative projects [15 minutes daily hopefully!]

5. Watch less TV! Listen to more music! Explore new music!

6. Spend one night a week with friends, and reserve one night a week for date night.
[I've found that if we don't keep this in mind and make it a point to schedule BOTH, Logan and I slide either into being hermits or into having friends over 24/7 and never getting a break.]

7. Cook real food and cut down on sugar.
[My body is not happy with what I've been feeding it. I also want to start cooking food at home to take to work during the week!]
[For the ultimate inspiration on cooking for wellness, check out Sarah Wilson's blog. She's totally amazing. I'm a fan of these posts:
17 of My Best Cooking Tricks for Real Wellness
I Quit Sugar Program: Let's Start]

8. Remember that EVERYTHING will be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's just not the end yet. :)

Just keep in mind:

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xoxoxoxoxoxo LOVE YOU ALL TONS AND TONS!
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