1. Learn how to cook
I'll be honest, the majority of things I know how to cook involve serious carbs (i.e. pasta, rice), or are just getting old since I eat it so often (how often can you eat sautéed spinach and grilled chicken?) So with such easy access to delicious recipes on Pinterest, I want to start teaching myself how to cook. And by that I mean I'll be burning lots of food until I finally get the hang of it.
2. Take yoga classes
Before I started at Penn, yoga classes were part of my weekly routine and were my go-to for stress relief and "me time." But since moving to Philly, I haven't been able to find a convenient, reasonably-priced studio. I've been so busy that I have rarely had time to keep up with my yoga practice, and I didn't realize how much I missed it until I picked it back up again over this break. I think I'm going to try the classes offered at Penn Rec because they're a pretty convenient location if it's on the days I have class.
3. Establish a regular sleep schedule
I'm a night owl, and it makes it hard to stick with a normal sleep schedule since my body naturally wants to go to sleep later and wake up later, despite early classes and commuting to practicum. I need to give myself a bedtime.
4. Explore more
There is so much more of Philly, and other cities close to me, that I want to see and explore. I want to visit Washington DC sometime soon and go to the Jersey Shore once it's summer again.
5. Meditate
My mind resists meditation, despite all of its scientifically-supported benefits. Goal is to teach myself mindfulness and set aside time for meditation (using guided tapes so my mind doesn't completely wander).
6. Be more open to vulnerability, failure, & rejection
Being in a counseling program makes you realize a lot of things about yourself . One thing I've learned is I am more closed off than I originally thought. As scary as it is, I want to be able to face fear head-on and not shy away from it.
7. Reconnect
With good friends, with my values, with people that inspire me & things that motivate me.
8. Be grateful
Positive psychology loves gratitude, with good reason.
I could go on and on, but I'm happy with my list so far. I know that being at Penn, surrounded by my classmates and professors, will encourage me to follow my resolutions as best as I can. Here's a great 2016!
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