2019: New Year, New Goals, Same Me

What’s up 2019? I’ve been anxiously waiting for you. 

Starting the year suited up because in 2019 I mean business. 

2018 provided me with so many firsts and I’m determined to keep the ball rolling with new experiences in 2019. I realized last year that, for me, speaking things into existence is a very real thing. Meaning, if I talk about doing something to people or the universe I’m more apt to actually get it done. Accountability. Knowing that I’ve made my intentions known to other people holds me accountable for forging the path to get there and my fear of letting someone down, not staying true to my word or just looking like a fraud motivate me to do just that because your word is everything. In past years I was a strong believer in not talking to people about what you’re going to do but actually showing them what you did. I was very “Don’t talk about it, be about it!”

Actions>words

& though I will always look to a persons actions because so many words can be empty, it’s sometimes a good idea to share your goals with a couple people. People who can then follow up with you and make sure that you’re actually working towards those goals. People to hold you accountable. So today I wanted to make my 2019 intentions clear so that you all can hold me to them and make sure that I stay on the path to achieving my goals.

In 2019…

I want to get back on a consistent posting schedule with my blog. Creating content all day for my job leaves me a little creatively drained by the time I get home and I’ve been letting it stop me from putting my head down and dedicating time to my first loves, blogging & creating fun content for my blog. This year I want to get on a better content creation schedule that leaves me time to work on my professional and side work without needing a two week nap afterwards.

I want to add more places to my “Traveled to” list. So far I have plans to visit Phoenix, Los Angeles, Paris, Nice, Ibiza, Barcelona, Milan and Florence in 2019.

Take a second swing at Paris Fashion Week. Ugh, you guys I refuse to let last year be my “PFW memory” like no, not happening. For those of you who are like, “What the hell are you talking about?” My luggage was lost for 3 of the 4 days I was in Paris for Fashion week. I didn’t go to the shows I had been invited to because I was so upset about my perfectly curated outfits that I didn’t have. So this year I’m going back, same place, same time. Take two.

Increase my Income. This is a yearly goal as it should be everyone’s goal to do better than the year before. I don’t see this being an issue since the end of 2018 set me up to be in a great starting point by already making a higher salary with my new position at work. However, I want to increase my paid collaborations as well. Since freedom is so important to me it’s imperative that I have passive income from my side hustles, I never want to put all of my eggs (or income) in one basket.

Secure more ongoing partnerships rather than one off sponsorships. Some of my best content creation comes when I’ve been working with a brand on multiple campaigns, at that point we get each other, I know the types of content they prefer and they know what I’m capable of delivering. These partnerships are always the most beneficial because you feel like you’re part of a team. I’ve been lucky enough to partner longterm over the past year with JustFab and Chooka and some of my favorite looks/content has come from these collabs.

Get out more. I’m such a homebody, always have been but in the last three months it’s become so much worse. I’m not just staying home, I’m completely isolating myself. I’m declining all invitations, canceling plans with friends and well I’m in a funk so I know it’s not always this bad but it’s going to stay ‘this bad’ until I flip the script. In 2019 I will say yes to more activities and put my laptop away more.

Get back on the fitness grind. I was KILLING it all of 2018 up until my Eurotrip. I need to get back to that level of dedication, hell, a higher level of dedication even to make 2019 my fittest year yet. Like fit enough to feel comfortable doing swimwear collaborations again.

I want out of Austin. This is the year. I’m speaking it into existence and you guys are going to help by holding me accountable. I’ve been dying to move to Miami FOREVER and this is the year. I truly believe that part of my seasonal depression every year is knowing that I’m here in Texas freezing when I could be in Miami sunbathing in December. It’s not fair. So this year, even if it’s seasonally (November-February) I’m moving to Miami. I don’t know all of the logistics yet but like I said, I’m speaking it into existence this year…now I just have to work my magic.

What are some of your 2019 goals/resolutions/intentions?
Xx Sylvia