Our biggest goal this year is downsizing our belongings. Right now Ryan and I are trying to get rid of about half of our apartment so we can move into a smaller space by the time our lease is up in July. We've already made some progress, and I'm looking forward to achieving much more in the coming months. It feels good to clean out the clutter, ya know? Even if we don't get rid of truly half our belongings (because that's a lot of stuff), this is a good exercise in self control and discipline that we could both use.
I want to look back on my life in ten or twenty years and see travel, passion, and adventure. I'd love to have a magazine worthy home, but that's not the priority right now. I think that the "stuff" we've filled our life with is keeping us from realizing bigger dreams. And that's all I'm going to say about that today.
This year isn't about checking off boxes, or tackling massive projects. This year is about loving where we're at right now. Here it is, the 2013 Browning Family Mantra:
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What a lovely goals. These personal ones are the most important for sure. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Bekuh! I feel exactly the same about what I want to see when I look back on my life: Lots of adventures and lots of time spent with the people I love. In 2013, I'm also going to be really focus on how I spend my money. I work hard for the money I make, so I don't want to simply throw it away on random purchases. I might even be a "real" adult and finally open an IRA.
ReplyDeleteGreat goals. Ones you will never regret.
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Those are some beautiful goals for 2013. I'm looking forward to finding some magic in this new year :)
ReplyDeleteProbably the best goals ever! I love that you are focusing on ridding yourself of material things, something that our society is obsessed with. Currently I don't have a permanent home to myself, so I'm constantly packing things, moving things, organizing, getting rid of things, trying to keep everything in my car for unexpected trips. It's just nice to live simpler :) After christmas is a great time to clean! Good luck on your goals!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I'm looking forward to archieving a lot of things this year. I lived in China for two years and it taught me a lot of things about life. Since then, I've learned to live with less things, and it helps a lot. Over the years I've tried to get rid off useless stuff and focus more on important things.
ReplyDeleteA simple life, is a happier life for sure :)
best of luck in 2013 to you and Ryan! celebrating the little things (no matter how little) always makes me so much happier and positive. i can't wait to read about your adventures in the new year :)
ReplyDeleteI've been slowly getting rid of things I don't need as well. Minimalism in personal belongings is a freeing thing I've found. It gets easier the more you part with.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful New Year!
You're right, 2013 will be awesome. Let go of trivial material things and focus on living. I love that.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely goals, mine are pretty similar!
ReplyDeleteSo right! It's gonna be Awesome! :)Irene Wibowo
ReplyDeleteThat's a great mantra to have.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, 2013 will be an awesome year!!
Beautiful post. I'm definitely a new year goals person, but this post also resonates pretty close to my heart. Have a great 2013 XO
ReplyDeletethis is perfect. something i need to hear this morning! thanks for sharing. good luck to you both! x
ReplyDeleteLoved this post. My goals for next year are pretty close to yours! Happy New Year Bekuh!
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That is such an amazing thing to work toward! You'll have to be my inspiration this year, because I need to do something sort of similar. I'm going on a mission next year and I really need to de-clutter my bedroom before I go. Not as huge as de-cluttering a whole house, but it'll be a challenge all the same! Good luck in your endeavor--keep us updated!!
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Such a great mantra to have! I've abandoned New Years resolutions this year (I prefer to set monthly goals) but I have committed to trying to live a simpler life. So plenty of decluttering has been going on here & I know exactly what you mean about it being a good feeling!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Brian and I are in a similar place as we anticipate moving in July. When we get back to our apartment I'm hoping to shed some of our STUFF!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Much better than one thousand goals. Getting rid of stuff is so hard for me to do, but I should as well.
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
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I am one of those that makes a ton of resolutons & goals - it just is how I am. But I've still yet to write them out and post them. It is exciting though to start anew and fresh. I love the simplicity of yours. I hope you are able to make this the best year yet!
ReplyDeleteI have already finished one of my New Years resolutions/goals(and it was one that terrified me and I doubted a lot!) so I have a feeling it will be a pretty spectacular year for me as well. Cheers to 2013!