Is it too late to talk about New Year's resolutions?

I say no.  Because if I still have them on my mind in February, it means I'm actually doing them! I had three fairly simple resolutions for 2012 and I'm happy to report that they are going well.

My first resolution was to start waking up 15 minutes earlier each morning before work.  I decided I wanted to feel less rushed in the morning and have time to drink coffee and read for a bit before doing anything else.  It has really made me come to enjoy my mornings!  I'm not a morning person at all, but I find myself way more eager to get up and start the day when I know I can enjoy an un-hurried cup of coffee and spend some time reading scripture or a devotional book.

My next resolution was to spend more time being creative.  I really love doing artsy things and I think I'm fairly good at it, but have rarely made time to do it.  I decided I wanted to make at least one new thing per month.  So far I have done two projects (both from pintrest).  I made a wreath for my apartment door, and I made a photo collage of pictures from my trip to Italy two years ago.  I'm excited to finally have these photos on display!

My last resolution was to get into a workout routine.  I know, I know... very stereotypical to have a New Year's resolution to work out. The thing that has made this goal attainable for me though, is that I'm not striving to lose 10 pounds and I'm not training for a marathon, I simply want to make exercise something that fits neatly into my routine.  I have been a sporadic worker-outer because I couldn't figure out a time that was convenient for me.  And if something's not convenient, it's not likely that I'll stick with it long-term.  So, my remedy for this has been to work out 3 days a week on my lunch break.  My office has a gym which is really nice.  So, during my lunch hour I am able to walk down to the gym, run for awhile, rinse off in the shower real quick so I'm not a sweaty mess all afternoon and then get back to my work day.  I like this routine because it doesn't add any more time commitments to my already busy schedule.  I have to be at the office for that hour anyway, so it's not taking up any additional time.

So, there you have it! My 2012 resolutions.  Now that I've announced them to the Internet, I have even more motivation to stick with them ;)