As a spring chicken, the halfway point to 21 is slowly creeping up. These next six months, I am looking to grow in every facet of my life. Here are some items I will be checking off before I blow out the candles in May!Â
- Run a 10k
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 As we know, I started to get back into running earlier this semester. I want to run a half-marathon this summer, but until then, a 10k will do.
- Take a pottery class
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I took ceramics every year in high school, and it’s a hobby I miss dearly!
- Attend live theater
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Nothing beats a good show.Â
- 24 Hours without my phone
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I know this seems silly, but it really is that damn phone.Â
- Speak Kinder
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This is something I have been trying to practice more recently, as I have realized how negative self-talk has been impacting me daily… still working on it.
- Reach out to an old friend
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It is good to check in on the people who have made you, you.Â
- Apply to Survivor, again
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Fourth time’s the charm, right?
- Travel to a new country
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This is a lay-up as I am studying abroad in the Spring. Coming for you, London!
- Sign up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training
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I have been saying that I am going to do this for two years. I need to bite the bullet!
- Pick up French again
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My “struggle class” since the 6th grade, but I want to learn the language nonetheless.
- Make a new friend
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That’s what life is all about, right?
Paramount Pictures - Get a tattoo
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Mom, if you’re seeing this, look away!
- Learn to cook a new meal
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In my college apartment, I rotate the same few staple meals. Drop me some yummy recipes!
- Cut Bangs
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I have been contemplating curtain bangs for a while now. I think it could be a cool look.
- Hike a new trail
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So much to see, such little time!
- Split the G in Ireland
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I will gladly consume gluten to get in touch with my ancestors in this manner.
- Talk to more strangers
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Small talk leads to big things.
- Journal consistently
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I have had a journal yearly since I was 8, but I am better in some years than others at making it a habit.
- Say yes
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So often, I am confined to my comfort zone. The best things happen when I leave it!
- Perfect my crow pose
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This year, I was able to accomplish my handstand, headstand, and flying frog in yoga. Crow pose has positioned itself to be my yoga enemy.
- Speak up
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I am a middle child: diplomatic and a mediator by nature. The older I get, the more I see the value in speaking my mind.
Though this may all sound optimistic, I am choosing the mantra, if I can believe it, I can achieve it!
What are some ways you plan to transform these next 6 months?
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