Starting Today

I have been wanting to sit down and write for the last few days but life has been extremely busy with the holidays... when I finally had some time to relax, I chose to catch myself up with everyone's blog and I have taken a great deal of time to think. I really have never been one that sits down on New Years Eve and makes resolutions, although I do believe in making goals because if I don't make some sort of goals, I flounder around.

I have used excuses in the past couple of months for not exercising, not eating healthy, not being present... I had my course, my new changes at work and of course Christmas... However, as I thought about it over the past couple of days, I knew that they were only excuses to give myself permission to do as I pleased, I decided today that I am not letting anymore excuses get in my way.

Starting today, I will be eating better, I will be filling in my food journal on My Fitness Pal... I will also be walking/exercising as much as I can and I will be tracking this on Map My Walk again. This Winter seems to be more mild and I couldn't be happier, so I am going to use the nicer weather while I can to get myself started back on track.
This past year I rid myself of excess items, I have a lot more that I need to let go of before I actually move this Summer. My motto lately is about becoming minimalistic about things, I don't feel the need to have excess items, they just take up space and clutter my life. I am downsizing in so many ways and actually looking forward to it...

I also want to take my last payroll course this year which I will likely do this Spring, after year end and before I am in the craziness of moving this Summer... Then I can look at other options and who knows where they will lead me. Although change is extremely difficult, especially when it is handed to us... it really is a good thing, it is just not always easy to see that when we are in the middle of it...

2014 was a year of ups and downs in many ways, I started off the year unable to sleep... that lasted for nine long months but I finally found a way to get more rest. It was a year of learning, constant polishing... wondering if I would get passed all the trials.  There are still some I am working on, others that I got through... and through this whole year I held on to hope.
Hope that all the challenges and changes I had to deal with would eventually make sense one day... I still hold on to that... It is that hope that I have held on to that made me think about what I have been doing in my life and where it was leading me? ... It then led me to think about how hard I had worked to get to where I am today and how I was throwing away all the hard work. My question to myself of course was why? ...

The answer was that I allowed myself to slide so that I could numb myself in whatever way I could find, just so that I wouldn't have to feel. Thankfully, I know that I just had to decide to get back on track and with some hard work, I will be even better than I was in the past. I am well aware that I am going to have to deal with feelings, which I am hoping will be easier now that there is less chaos in my life.

My new motto each morning to myself is 'Starting Today' I will or will not do one thing for the day.... I never want to go back to where I was... which means that I have to make the necessary changes... the key word is 'I'... So, starting today, I am going to be accountable to myself.

I thank each of you for reading and or commenting, it has been a wonderful year of growing new and old friendships over the internet, you all made me feel less alone....  I want to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers a very Happy New Year... I hope 2015 brings you all joy and peace❤
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84 comments :

  1. Best wishes for the new goals and Happy New Year. I hope 2015 shall bring unending happiness and joys~ Take care

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  2. I also am not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions, but each year I write down some doable steps that (if done) will improve my life. I think that is much more manageable and realistic.
    I wish you happiness and health in 2015 - your friend Grace

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  3. Its the perfect time to start those goals. I hope you have a great last week of December. Oh the decluttering of life and keeping up the pace is always evolving. Wishing you a wonderful new year. Thanks for reminding us of the challenges we need to see through for healthier days.

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  4. Wish you loads of happiness and Best days' in your life in 2015. I am sure life has got some beautiful new things for you in the coming years...so do not give up- do not look back. You have too far in creating the new you, so have no regrets about past.
    It has been simply a wonderful experience knowing you and connecting with you.
    Wishing you a Great Year 2015:)

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  5. I love your motto of "Starting today". Too many people set huge, lofty goals and then get discouraged when they make any mistake. Starting over each day gives us the courage to go on! Wishing you a very happy 2015!

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  6. Hope the new year brings you much happiness and love. A minimal life style is a great way to be more present, less thing to worry about :)) Happy New Year coming up!

    xx,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com

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  7. This has been one bitch of a year L, for the both of us. But one amazing thing to come out of it has been my friendship with your good self. I feel so very privileged to have found you and for that I am very thankful too. Godspeed on the new changes, though I have an inkling you will prevail effortlessly on the health front. There is such determination in those words, I feel like you're already winning the race.

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  8. Hi Launna.. nice to read abt what u hv planned fr 2015.. just like you i need to bring so many changes in my life.. Happiness starts with yourself so i need to think abt myself first.. Eating healthy n weight loss is also on my list. . Most importantly i hv decided to love myself first n nt run behind unworthy people.. Hope you have a fruitful 2015 n Happy New Year in advance xoxo

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  9. Happy New year dear Launna oxo!!! And yes...today is always good :) This year was full of actions, feelings and thoughts.... one thing is for sure: you made your own way to go forward! So happy for you... See you in next year ;) Enjoy!

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  10. I've been thinking about my goals for 2015 as well. In general I don't believe in New Year's resolutions but I do believe in constantly trying to better yourself. Good luck, Launna!

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  11. Hey Launna! I'm brand new to your blog and am looking forward to blogging along side you in 2015! God bless xx

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  12. I think that I won't do resolution this year. I will try that it's better year, last two year have been very difficult for me. Happy New Year beutiful Launna!

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  13. Just live life naturally:);everything will fall in place:)
    b cool;smile:)
    Happy new year :)

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  14. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you through your writings Launna. :) It makes me happy you are more determined to get back on track for the new year and I look forward to keeping up with your blog. :)

    Happy New Year !

    xx

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  15. Happy New Year 2015 my dearest Launna! Enjoy your holidays!
    Xx,
    Nilu Yuleena
    BIG hair LOUD mouth

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  16. Best Wishes for 2015 and Happy New Year Launna <3

    Lovely Greets from Vienna!

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  17. Wonderful resolutions. I alwyas think New Years is a great time to take a step back and review life goals. It is a wonderful time to reset! Happy New Years to you!!

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  18. I'm with you on eating healthier. I'm downloading an app and using my new iPhone's fitness-tracking capabilities to track my steps each day. I'm ready to get back in shape!

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  19. I always make resolutions but sadly I never follow through!! Happy New year and lets hope this year brings all that we wish for.
    www.effortlesslady.com

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  20. I am so glad that you are hopeful about next year. I have a feeling that it will be wonderful for you :-).

    Also, I tagged you on my blog :-).

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  21. Great New Year resolutions. I hope you soon visit Spain. Happy 2015!

    Jasmine ♥

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  22. happy new year dear. new post on my blog. did a shout out on you too =) http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/

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  23. Happy New Year Launna!
    Following your dreams and never giving up!
    May 2015 bring you success, joy and prosperity!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

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    My Facebook

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  24. Love your new goals dear. You can do this!

    I wish you the best wishes for 2015!

    xoxo
    Dascha

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  25. What a wonderful post! Launna, I really wish you all the best for 2015, from the bottom of my heart! Glad to read you aim high, I'm sure you're going to accomplish everything :)

    www.nevernotinspired.de

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  26. I wish you the very best in accomplishing all your goals. Best wishes for 2015

    www.toinlicious.blogspot.com

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  27. Great to see people renew interest in their health, Launna! Hopefully 2015 will be your year!!

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  28. Dear Launna,
    I hope your wishes will come true next year :)))
    I wish you a blessed 2015, full of peace a joy!

    xoxo
    www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com

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  29. great post dear.It has been fun reading your posts.You are very encouraging and your spirit and energy towards life its amazing.
    Happy 2015.Wish youall the best and may you fulfil all your deams.

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  30. Accountability is so important. You will and can do this, im always here even though im a stranger, leave me a comment I always read them anytime you feel down. And im "lingo10" over at Myfitnesspal, you will see some great people in the community message boards, come chat over there with us.

    Take the old and built yourself upon it, it makes you stronger. Do what makes you happy and stay strong. Happy New Year. Let us make it the best ever.

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  31. Happy New Year my friend. It sure looks like you have a wonderful plan for 2015 and I know you will succeed!Then who know what the future will bring you?! HUGS!

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  32. It sounds as if you have a great plan for the new year, Luanna. Happy 2015 to you. :)

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  33. Happy New Year Launna. I wish you all the best.
    Beautetude

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  34. Happy New Year Launna! I'm having good days with my family. Today I will meet cousins. How are you doing? xoxo

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  35. I think it's going to be a wonderful new year for you!! I love the sayings you've put up in the pics. too. I could use some goal refining over here, and what better time to commit than the first of the new year!! Happy New Year to you!!

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  36. Happy new year to you too dear Launna :)
    May all your wishes come true <3

    See you xx

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  37. Hi there, From experience, I have 'finally' learned that when we flounder --or fall off of the wagon (so to speak), that doesn't mean that we have lost the battle. We just need to pick ourselves up and start over again. In the 'olden days' --when I would falter---I would just GIVE UP.... NO More do I do that... If I over-eat one day, I'll eat less the next. When I don't exercise one day, I try to do more the next... That's just LIFE. You can do it... Just take one day at a time...

    Good Luck....Happy 2015 to you.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  38. Happy New Year, Launna!
    I myself am done with excuses and procrastination. I'm the only one who can decide how I'm going to live my life. I'm so happy about this new year--there's something about fresh starts and a clear mind that makes me happy.
    I hope you can accomplish all your goals, Launna. It's surprising to remember that we only just "met" sometime in 2014. You are one of the sweetest bloggers I know, and your perseverence and positiveness is so inspiring. So glad to have met you! ♡

    MJ // www.littlepandacrafts.blogspot.com

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  39. My beautiful Launna,
    Happy New Year to you!!!
    I wish you all the best, because you deserve it.
    <3 <3 <3
    Maggie D.
    Fashion Blog Maggie Dallospedale fashion diary

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  40. Happy New Year to you, Launna!! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog and social media, I really appreciate every one of them! I wish you all the best for 2015 because I know (we all know) how much you deserve it.
    Apparently you will have quite a busy year, especially because of the moving as that always involves hard work. I saved for myself the second quote, by the way! It's so true...
    Happy 2015!

    http://www.stylebydeb.com

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  41. Happy New Year Launna. I ALWAYS write down my goals. I have them on my iPhone and I look at them every day so that I don't forget.
    I agree that goals are an important tool to keep you on track.
    Also, I struggle with keeping things simple. Our house tends to get really cluttered. I do love it when we go through and take things to the charity bins for people in need.
    I hope this is the best year yet for you and your family.
    Rick

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  42. your post is really inspirational. I hope you get your goals this year too dear
    kss
    new post: http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/

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  43. I hope you have a great 2015! Best of luck with all your goals!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  44. Ciao Launna, following your dreams and never giving up!!!
    Happy New Year!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  45. Hi Launna,

    Taking more responsibility in my health is definitely one of my goals for 2015. I don't really make resolutions either, but it's always good to have something to aim for. :) 'Starting Today' sounds like a good motto as well, it'll help us reflect on our decisions daily and think about how we should improve on ourselves. 2015 might be filled with ups and downs like any other year, but let's hope to make it through and survive. Happy 2015 :)

    Dian
    The Happy Candle

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  46. Congrats on all of your accomplishments. And kudos and making yourself a priority and getting more in shape! :) I hope you can come visit my bloggie too! I look forward to your visit (let me know if you want to follow each other).

    God bless and happy new year,
    Christine
    www.beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com

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  47. happy new year !!
    a lot of love
    a lot of great friends
    beautiful moments in your life
    and success of blogging! :*

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  48. Launna,

    Wishing you a Happy New Year and hope this year is filled with lots of luck and happiness and love!
    xx Easy Outfits, by Pip

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  49. Happy New Year dear Launna! May your 2015 be full of luck, love, joy, warm weather and good health!)
    Margo Raffaelli

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  50. Happy New Year special buddy from down East. Wishing you an amazing year.

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  51. Hello Launna! Happy New Year! Thank you so much for your encouraging words in my latest blog post. I really do appreciate. Moving on or recovering will be hard, especially for my cousin's immediate family and I just keep on praying that everything will be okay sooner or later. We just have to be with each other. Anyway, thanks also for the prayers.

    By the way, I don't make resolutions anymore but I do make yearly goals too. The goals pushes me to work hard and reach them. :)

    Happy New Year and I wish you joy and happiness too. God bless!~

    xoxo, rae
    http://www.raellarina.net/

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  52. 2015 seja tudo diferente com muito sucesso.
    2015 sucessos e realizaçoes. Curta e siga o meu canal
    https://www.youtube.com/user/NekitaReis
    Blog: http://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br

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  53. Starting today are two powerful words. This is inspiring, Launna. I wish that all your goals for 2015 come true so they won't be just wishes.

    Cheers to a more beautiful 2015!

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  54. Starting today---I love that because today is all we ever have anyway. Hoping you have a wonderful new year, Launna! :)

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  55. I'm glad you started early. I am officially starting tomorrow. We just got back home yesterday and I just had to get everything else in order first - unpack grocery shop etc. Happy New Year to you. I hope it is a blessed one!

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  56. Happy year :)
    http://retromaggie.blogspot.pt/

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  57. My dear Launna, me and my family just got back from our vacation, we were gone since Dec 26, then till yesterday with no internet was a great break actually. I just wanted to dropping by to wish you a very Happy new year, May your 2015 be more happiness and more success and many more bless to come to you and Valentina! Good night my lovely dear Launna! with love, kisses and hugs!

    http://www.attraction2fashion.com

    I'd be glad to come back to read later on, it's so late and good night!

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  58. Happy New Years Launna! I hope that you have an absolutely stunning year ahead and good luck with the great goals you've set for yourself.
    I am going to try the USN challenge or something as of this coming Monday - figured it's silly to start healthy vibes just before the weekend... hahaha. I am SUCH a procrastinator!!!

    www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

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  59. I wish you a blessed weekend, full of light, Launna :)))
    Happy New Year!

    xoxo
    www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com

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  60. Sounds good Launna. I think even I should start a fitness journal. Winters always makes me gain weight and i've always been negligent on my eating and sleeping habits! I wish you a prosperous and Happy New Year 2015!
    Xx,
    Nilu Yuleena
    BIG hair LOUD mouth

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  61. It sounds like you have given your goals a lot of thought and good for you for not waiting for the new year to start them! I like to sit and figure out my goals for the year too and then make a plan. Today is the day I am working on my writing goals. My main goal for my personal life in 215 is to be less stressed, which means saying no more and taking better care of myself. I am still working on my plan, but I know what I want to achieve and some of the ways I will work on it. :)

    Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy 2015!
    ~Jess

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  62. Sounds good..all the best in 2015:)
    Jolahogg.blogspot.ie

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  63. happy New Year, hun!
    "Starting today" is my motto, so I don't have many toughts for the new year! ^^
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  64. And a very happy new year to you, too! May your new year be filled with many wonderful discoveries, adventures, and surprises.

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  65. Happy New year Launna...have a great great year....wish you lot of health and happiness
    keep in touch
    www.hairfashionbeautyblog.blogspot.in

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  66. Hi Launna,

    Thank you for all your comments while I was away whether on blog or on Instagram. I feel like I've got lots to catch up here on blogosphere and I'm slowly visiting or my favourite blog people back. It feels so good, you know?

    Even though we are pretty new to each other's blog, I stumbled upon your blog when you were still on the route to "recovery" so reading your posts now, I do see that you sound a lot happier and that your life seems a lot brighter. I feel so happy for you! But erm... I hope I'm right in assuming this.

    I'm not one who makes New Year resolutions too but like you, I believe in setting goals to achieve tasks. Making the invisible visible like that image you put. Take baby steps towards our goals and you would soon achieve them!

    I will spend the next few moments catching up on all the posts which I've missed. In the meantime, happy new year and may 2015 be a shining one for you!

    Jo
    Jo's Jumbled Jardinière

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  67. Great post!!
    Happy New Year!
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr/

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  68. happy new year darling
    www.mrsnoone.it
    kiss

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  69. Awesome post! Happy new year dear, wishing you a very fun and successful 2015! :)

    xoxo;
    WHATKENNYHEARTS.COM
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  70. I hope things are going great for the new year!

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  71. Produtos feitos à base de baunilha são sempre muito cheirosos! Também amo! *___*

    Todos acabam saindo do caminho nas festas de final de ano. Agora o jeito é voltar a ter foco para conseguir alcançar os objetivos.

    Ótimo domingo, Launna!

    Beijo! ^^

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  72. Happy new year Launna!

    http://ladyparisienne.fr

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  73. Hello Launna! How is the weather in Canada? here is very cold. Hugs

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  74. Hi Launna Just wanted to drop by and wish you a happy start of the week!
    xoxo
    Beautetude

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  75. you dont worry launna....this year you are gonna be happy....
    keep in touch
    www.hairfashionbeautyblog.blogspot.in

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  76. Happy new year! Although you may not be as happy as you want to be remember the wonderful steps you have made and keep up your dedication and hard work! You should feel proud of all you have accomplished!

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