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How to Jump Start Your New Year!

1/3/2015

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How to Jump Start Your New Year!
Happy New Year Everybody (and yes, that is me on the skateboard in the picture!)!!!
I hope that 2015 is treating you all very good!

I absolutely adore the beginning of a New Year, but for most people, it's a time that they feel obligated to set some resolutions that they know will be abandoned by the end of February.


But I think, that the beginning of a New Year is special. Yes, technically it is just another day in the many running consecutive days of your life! But! I really feel that it is symbolic. It's a fresh start! Put the past year, and your past troubles and worries behind you, and focus on this exciting, new adventure awaiting you! A brand new year that no one has ever experienced before!

So! Because of this exciting new opportunity that we all have surrounding us, I have in this post lots of inspiration to help you jump start this New Year, and your Life! 

So carve out a bit of time that you can devote to relaxing, reading, thinking, and planning! Good luck!!!
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My Fiance! Hehe. He's so smart!
New Year Goal Setting Template!
In order to take control of your year, and ensure it goes where you want it to, you need to start with a list of goals for the year! No, these are not "resolutions". These are a specific set of goals that you want to accomplish by the end of 2015! Read my article here about the best way to go about it, and get your very own template!

Money Management Mondays Course
A huge way that you can change and impact your year, is by taking control of your finances! You can find my entire Money Management Course here! There's no better time than now to start saving money!

Creating Your Dream Life Workbook
Check out my book! My "Creating Your Dream Life" Workbook is a wonderful way to kick start your New Year. It is an instant download, so you can start right away! In it you can get all sorts of goal setting templates that you can print out, fill out, and hang on your wall! That's what I do and it's awesome! It also has everything you need to know about setting goals, breaking down your goals, and achieving your goals! I think it is a very important investment to make in yourself, and right now for the New Year, it's on sale for only $9.99! Make the investment in yourself today, I guarantee it will be worth it.
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Make (or update) a Bucket List! Check out my post on how to make your very own Bucket List! This is a really fun and positive way to start the New Year!

How to Jump Start Your New Year!
Clean out at least one room in your house! 
Nothin' kick starts good flow and positive vibrations like cleaning out and de-cluttering a room! When you clean a room, it creates a clean mind, and a fresh start!
I've been on a month long purging binge in my room, and it feels fantastic! That is everything I'm getting rid of in the above picture!

Monica from friends clean freak
Yes, I am a cleaning freak, and I have, at times, been compared to Monica from Friends! So if you're not like me (and Mrs. Bing), and hate cleaning, give it a try! Here's what to do!
1. First, pick a room. Pick a room, any room!
2. Then, get three boxes. Label one "Keep", "Recycle", and "Donate". In the Recycle box, put things that can be recycled such as papers and bottles. Try to keep as much stuff out of landfills as you can! In the Donate box put everything else you don't want. Clothes, books, cds, knick knacks, etc.
3. Go through everything in that room! Top to bottom! Under beds, in drawers, on shelves, and every last book, dvd, and article of clothing!
4. Every item you come across, toss it in one of the three boxes. 
5. If you can't make up your mind about something, look at it and think, "When was the last time I wore this/watched this/used this?" If the answer is not in a loooong time, then you probably won't use it again, and it's not worth taking up your precious space!
6. Don't get discouraged if this takes a long time, especially if you're new to this! Getting rid of items can be very scary and emotional for people! So carve out a couple days to do this.
7. Once you have put every item in a box, take the "Recycle" Box, and take it to your local Recycling Area. With the "Donate" Box, there's a couple things you can do with it. I personally, first let my mom and sister go through it and take whatever they want. Then if there's nice clothing left, I take it to Plato's Closet, a local consignment store, and make some money off it! Then all the leftover items I have, I donate to the Thrift Store in my town, where all the proceeds go to charity (Note. Goodwill does not donate to charity). You can donate your items to any thrift store, the Salvation Army, or a homeless shelter! Get creative with it!
8. And now with the "Keep" Box. Take the stuff out, and either put them in another room in your house, or back in the original room. Re-arrange the furniture, and organize everything so that it is easily accessible, and pleasing to look at!
9. See? Don't you feel good?!!
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I thought you guys could use a little cuteness, courtesy of my fiance and some puppies we know!
So what are you waiting for?! Jump start your New Year today! You are the only one in charge of your life, only you can make a change, and make yourself happy! Take control today!!!


Peace Love and The New Year
Jess <3
6 Comments
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M link
12/20/2015 07:43:07 pm

I love the new year, too! It's always such a nice thing to start "clean".
I love your cleaning tips!

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China Barbie link
12/21/2015 02:25:57 pm

Jaelan I'm so glad you agree, and I'm so happy you like the tips!
I really loved your makeup capsule post, I'm going to be doing that (I commented under I think it was Jessica Volke) !!! :)
Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Jasmine Watts link
12/22/2015 09:37:25 am

I love your cleaning tips and will start implementing these to clean my house this week!!

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China Barbie link
12/22/2015 06:50:27 pm

Yay! I'm so glad Jasmine! I hope it goes good, good luck! :D

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Christy F
12/22/2015 06:34:55 pm

Great ideas! I definitely need to work on budgeting my finances in 2016! Merry Christmas!

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China Barbie link
12/22/2015 06:53:37 pm

Thanks Christy! That is so great to hear, getting your finances in order can make such a huge difference in your life! Good luck, and if you need any help getting started, or any advice, just ask! :)

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