Hey guys, how have you been? How's 2017 treating you? Are you keeping up with your resolutions or have you failed some of them already? It's totally okay if you have failed one or two because sometimes it is not easy to stick to everything you set your mind to, for example if your resolution was to eat healthy and on the second day you get a major chocolate craving, it's totally fine to eat that cake (that's what I told myself anyway)! It is only important not to give up, so this post is all about why goals and New Year's resolutions are important.

First of all setting goals shouldn't be something that stresses you out or gives you anxiety. You should set yourself a few smaller goals and resolutions which you are sure to accomplish and maybe one or two bigger ones which you'll have to work hard on.

For example, if your aim is to exercise more frequently, schedule two or three days of the week at the gym, instead of seven, that way it will be easier to adjust, Also, if you plan on eating healthy, try replacing a dessert with something else you enjoy like fruit or yogurt and work your way up on the more healthy ingredients.

Setting goals is really important because that way you have something ahead of you to work hard on and look forward to. I like writing them down in my planner or a piece of paper and set it somewhere visible so I can see them every day and be reminded of them. If you do not set resolutions then you'll most likely feel like you have not accomplished much this year. But if you set them, write them down and IF and WHEN you finally meet them, you can feel proud and excited for yourself.

'' The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score ''- Bill Copeland. As this quote puts it across very clearly if you don't have a goal in life, you are spending your life running around and not achieving anything for yourself. Setting your goals gives you clarity on what you ultimately want.

So this year I hope you achieve all your goals and resolutions and remember never to give up and work hard! Also, what is the one goal you really hope to meet this year? Let me know in the comments as I would love to know. Until next time. Love, M xx