I think I probably thought I could sneak into 2021 without giving the New Year much thought. Generally speaking, I’m not a particularly superstitious type, but considering how extreme — and sometimes, debilitating — 2020 turned out to be, I didn’t want to test the waters by establishing specific hopes or aspirations for the New Year.⁣ ⁣ And, to be honest with you, 2021 has gotten off to a rough start – not just for the obvious reasons that are plaguing us all, but for personal ones, as well. SO, regardless of my irrational fears, I decided — as of today — to be intentional about writing a meaningful, extensive list of goals for the year concerning my personal and professional objectives, as well as a host of other subjects. Throughout the past few years – but especially in 2020, perhaps – I’ve allowed life to happen to me as opposed to being active about controlling whatever is in my power to decide and execute upon. I never used to be that way. ⁣ ⁣ Regardless of how this year unfolds, I’ve come to realize that it’s up to us to invest in ourselves – mentally, physically, spiritually and otherwise. I adamantly refuse to lose any more time to the circumstances that surround me. I completely understand (trust me -- I do) how taxing it can be to pursue positivity during excessively difficult times, but I think it's hugely important to strive for something fulfilling and to maximize our potential. ⁣ ⁣ Also, as a brief/unrelated aside: this set of photos is candid and unretouched, and a lot of the items I’m wearing in them are marked down even further than what they priced at on when I originally purcaseshed them. http://liketk.it/35Igp #liketkit @liketoknow.it