Instead I'm making goals for the next year. These can then be broken down into mini goals or steps that push me further toward achieving the big ones. I think this way will be much easier to continue throughout the year.
Goals also change as your circumstances change. I will be returning to work this year from maternity leave so I think some of my goals will alter when my lifestyle changes again.
1. More De-cluttering.
I plan on going 'full on minimal'. But not like completely. Does that make sense? Well my version of 'full on minimal' is to get rid of things we have or held on to because we 'thought' we use them. I'm talking mugs, plates, containers, tools etc. We have like 25 mugs for two adults. Sometimes the in-laws come over and have a hot cuppa but we still don't need 25 mugs.
2. Practice Single Tasking.
You may have seen my post on single tasking here and I plan on really giving it a red hot go this year. A big one for us is playing on our phones while watching TV or a movie so I'll be making a new rule - no phones out while we are watching TV.
When I return to work I plan to utilise single tasking wherever possible as well. I believe in putting out the best quality work possible and I can do a better job if I am able to single task.
3. Discuss our minimalism journey with friends and family.
We can't expect people to know we are de-cluttering to reduce our stuff because most people assume we are de-cluttering because we live in a small unit. I was offered novelty drinking glasses a few days ago and refused them, accidentally adding we don't have room for them. It was then said once we moved into another house we can have them. What I should have said was "we have no room for them because we choose not to have room for them" or plain and simple "No, we don't want them, ever!". We must learn how to stand up for ourselves when people try to force their unwanted/unused items on us.
I have no desire to turn my friends and family into minimalists but if they ask I will definitely boast about all the positives I have personally experienced.
4. Enjoy more experiences with my family (see infographic left)
I want my child (and hopefully future children) to grow up remembering their parents played with them and had time for them. I want them to know we always wanted to spend time with them going on adventures while still making sure the essential things were taken care of. What I remember growing up was my mum dropping us off at a family members house to be babysat or telling us off for making a mess because she just cleaned the room/house etc. We weren't allowed to play or use our stuff because it meant it didn't stay packed away. I couldn't eat my sandwich until I had washed all the dishes and utensils I had used to make it - I prefer to eat my meal and then clean up.
5. Get outside more often.
I am already enjoying getting out with bubs in his pram and walking around the river down the road. When I was living back home in Perth every weekend was spent at the weekend for about 7 months of the year. The beaches here in Melbourne don't live up to the coast in Perth but I'd still like to get out and explore more. We are already planning our first trip to the snow (my first trip too) and road trips to other destinations in Victoria to explore. I'd love to do the Great Ocean Road again but even just having picnics at the park as bubs gets older would be enjoyable and refreshing.
6. Be Less Busy
By being less busy I am hoping to use my time to play with my child and give my partner attention. Bubs deserves a family who is present and educational and fun - as do we! I'm sick of always having a million things on my mind that I think need to get done whilst trying to give attention to my bub. Nothing is as important at that moment than he is. If we have less things 'to-do' then we have more time to have fun and enjoy ourselves.
xx Emily
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I plan on going 'full on minimal'. But not like completely. Does that make sense? Well my version of 'full on minimal' is to get rid of things we have or held on to because we 'thought' we use them. I'm talking mugs, plates, containers, tools etc. We have like 25 mugs for two adults. Sometimes the in-laws come over and have a hot cuppa but we still don't need 25 mugs.
2. Practice Single Tasking.
You may have seen my post on single tasking here and I plan on really giving it a red hot go this year. A big one for us is playing on our phones while watching TV or a movie so I'll be making a new rule - no phones out while we are watching TV.
When I return to work I plan to utilise single tasking wherever possible as well. I believe in putting out the best quality work possible and I can do a better job if I am able to single task.
3. Discuss our minimalism journey with friends and family.
We can't expect people to know we are de-cluttering to reduce our stuff because most people assume we are de-cluttering because we live in a small unit. I was offered novelty drinking glasses a few days ago and refused them, accidentally adding we don't have room for them. It was then said once we moved into another house we can have them. What I should have said was "we have no room for them because we choose not to have room for them" or plain and simple "No, we don't want them, ever!". We must learn how to stand up for ourselves when people try to force their unwanted/unused items on us.
I have no desire to turn my friends and family into minimalists but if they ask I will definitely boast about all the positives I have personally experienced.
4. Enjoy more experiences with my family (see infographic left)
I want my child (and hopefully future children) to grow up remembering their parents played with them and had time for them. I want them to know we always wanted to spend time with them going on adventures while still making sure the essential things were taken care of. What I remember growing up was my mum dropping us off at a family members house to be babysat or telling us off for making a mess because she just cleaned the room/house etc. We weren't allowed to play or use our stuff because it meant it didn't stay packed away. I couldn't eat my sandwich until I had washed all the dishes and utensils I had used to make it - I prefer to eat my meal and then clean up.
5. Get outside more often.
I am already enjoying getting out with bubs in his pram and walking around the river down the road. When I was living back home in Perth every weekend was spent at the weekend for about 7 months of the year. The beaches here in Melbourne don't live up to the coast in Perth but I'd still like to get out and explore more. We are already planning our first trip to the snow (my first trip too) and road trips to other destinations in Victoria to explore. I'd love to do the Great Ocean Road again but even just having picnics at the park as bubs gets older would be enjoyable and refreshing.
6. Be Less Busy
By being less busy I am hoping to use my time to play with my child and give my partner attention. Bubs deserves a family who is present and educational and fun - as do we! I'm sick of always having a million things on my mind that I think need to get done whilst trying to give attention to my bub. Nothing is as important at that moment than he is. If we have less things 'to-do' then we have more time to have fun and enjoy ourselves.
xx Emily
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