2018 was a rough one. It was full of both highs and lows, memories I will cherish and others I can’t wait to forget. It’s probably not a year I want to re-live over and over (that’s for sure), but I learned and grew a lot too. In 2018 I got promoted and have grown a lot professionally, I traveled to two new countries (Iceland + Ireland!), I grew my blog and got to connect with so many wonderful followers, and I built and strengthened relationships with friends and family. When you say it like that, it doesn’t sound too bad! My struggles this year are something that I plan to share here on the blog when the timing is right. Thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to a great 2019!
I’m not big on resolutions, but I love goals! I thought, instead of committing to some outrageous resolutions (that I won’t keep!) I would set some goals for both the blog and my personal life.
2019 Goals for the Blog
I wanted to share with you what you can expect to see on Wedded Liss this year. I am super open to feedback, so if you have thoughts or ideas, please don’t be shy!
Inspire You! – Whether that’s by encouraging you to try a new piece of clothing, inspiring you to live healthier, motivating you in your career, or pushing you to achieve something, I want to create a community that encourages and supports you to be your best self!
Get to Know You – I started this blog because I love style, I love writing, and I love to be creative, but what has kept me blogging is this community. I love to connect with followers I love this community that we have created here on Wedded Liss.
Everyday Outfits – I try (emphasis on try) to post my everyday outfit photos. Because it’s so dark all the time, it’s kind of a struggle to get these taken! That being said, you all seem so much more engaged with my #ootd posts on Instagram, so I want to try and incorporate more of those!
What You Want to See! – My blog really grew this year (and I am so appreciative of you all for that!) but my Instagram engagement has actually gone down. This year I want to create more and more of what you want to see on Instagram. If you have ideas, leave a comment or shoot me a message!
Get More Personal – 2018 was one of the hardest years of my life. Towards the end of the year I really started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want to use my experience to help others, and I have this platform to do so. When the timing is right, I will share!
2019 Personal Goals
Stay Organized – I am pretty organized (usually) and my whole life is in Excel. However, I still find myself missing deadlines and forgetting things, and I want to hold myself more accountable in 2019. I got a planner in my stocking this year and I am going to use it!
Spend More Time Outside – I probably set this goal every year and still feel like I fall short! One of my favorite things to do outside is to go on walks with Ella. I would love to walk around 10 miles (outside!) every week this year.
Practice Gratitude Daily – I got the 5 Minute Journal for Christmas and I think this will be a great way to add to my daily gratitude practice. I started actively practicing gratitude last year and it really changed a lot for me. I can’t wait to continue to practice into 2019!
Travel to One New Country – My travel bug isn’t new, and it comes as no surprise that I love to check new countries off my list. Tony and I usually plan one big trip per year (last year was Iceland) and this year we are planning on Bermuda! I am excited to check out a new place!
Practice Self-Care – Self-care feels like a buzz word these days, but I still think it is so so important. This year I want to really pamper myself! I’m talking massages, pedicures, and sleep. I also got a diffuser and some essential oils for Christmas and I can’t wait to incorporate those as well.