2023

Happy New Year, friends! It always amazes me how fast a year can fly by and which is much faster these days with having 2 kids.

I'm not big on new year resolutions so I'm going to try something new this year. In an effort to stay focused, I have chosen a few words (like most people) to carry me through 2023 without the pressure of failing on a resolution. I will explain each word in more detail and hopefully this post keeps me accountable.

Confidence:

I'm not one that exudes confidence in myself, in my work, my parenting, etc. I always feel like I'm not good enough, I get very shy when I am complimented and also compare myself to others. Its really a hamsters wheel of sorts and I am really hoping to get off the wheel this year. I am focused on being proud of my work, of myself, and knowing that I am the best mom to my kids. Finding the confidence in these areas will give me the freedom to be me which is the whole reason I started The Nightingale Creative Co.....full circle moment!

Organize:

It may be shocking to some but I am not the most organized person. I make lists and then can't find them...I'm organized chaos really. This year is going to be different! Since starting this business, I am quickly realizing that I need to be more organized now more than ever. Everything that goes into a business needs to be buttoned up so my time is spent in a more productive manner. Along with keeping my business as organized as possible, I also need to organize my house and everything that entails. I will be tacking rooms, closets, bathrooms, and the dreaded basement to start organizing, decluttering, and simplifying our life and house.

Consistency:

Getting a business off and running is no small task and without consistency, I will fall behind very easily. Making small monthly goals or even daily goals will be a huge help for me to stay consistent. This is also very challenging for me but maybe putting it out there in world will help. Along with this, I would love to read more and perhaps maybe a book a month which I know is totally possible.

Positivity:

We all have our days where something doesn't go as planned and it completely derails things. For me this happens far to easily. I often find myself very irritated and irritable that my day is a downward spiral of sorts and I need to find ways to correct this asap. Most of all, I want my kids to see and remember me as being a positive person and someone that is their biggest cheerleader and I often times feel like I fall short of this. To be frank, I really don't want my kids to have the negative mindset that I have. This.will.be.hard.

Let me know what you are challenging yourself with this year whether its a resolution, a word or two, or maybe it's simply a continuation of what you are doing which is awesome.

Let's make it a great year!

XX, Jillian