A new year brings with it so much excitement, anticipation and opportunity for change. But let’s be honest, how many of us set out with great intentions as we launch into a new year and then find ourselves only a couple of days into January face palming because we just licked the last crumb off our finger from that (incredibly delicious) brownie we promised ourselves we wouldn’t eat. We’ve all been there. We want your 2018 to be the best year yet, and if you’re planning your wedding as well as managing everything else that everyday life involves, these 3 keys to starting your year right are even more important for you to get a hold of.
1. Start with a clean slate
I’m one of those people who can’t get anything done unless my room (or house TBH) is clean. It’s almost like my mind isn’t clear if my bedroom floor isn’t clear. It’s the same when we start out our year. Why not start this year with a clean slate. 2017 has happened – the good and the perhaps not so good. If there were some tough times in 2017, take the time to learn from them, then move on. This year has far too much potential in it to hold onto the past. Learn from the past, enjoy the present and dream for the future. Starting this year with a clean slate will create space for the stories of 2018 to be written.
2. Set goals that challenge you
Goals are an incredible tool to help you start your year right. Taking time to set goals for your year, month or wedding planning will help you push yourself to achieve things you didn’t know were possible. However, I can’t encourage you enough to set goals that are achievable. It’s not going to be helpful for you if your goal is to have you whole wedding planned in one week (however I have seen it done before). Think realistically about what you can achieve and then stretch yourself just a little more. Set a timeframe for your goal e.g. choose wedding venue by 30th January or have wedding dress decided by 14th of February, and find someone you trust to keep you accountable.
3. Prioritise what matters
Planning a wedding is almost like having a child (I’ve never had a child so all you parents out there don’t hate). The reason I say this is planning a wedding is a big deal and can take up more time than you might have originally expected. Talking from experience, at the end of the day it’s so important to keep the main thing the main thing and prioritise what matters. It’s the time spent with you partner, having dinner with your family, hanging with your friends that matters. It’s people that are the real treasure. If you’re trying to decide whether to spend another hour scrolling Pinterest to find the perfect napkin or spending quality time with your bae, I’d definitely recommend the latter. Napkins are important, but you wont be married to a napkin after your wedding day.
“Wherever you are be all there”
There is no time like the present, and no better time than now to decide that 2018 is going to be a great year for you. Hopefully these three keys to starting your year right will set you up for a win in all that you have ahead in 2018.
Lots of love,
Bronte x
