Hi Friends!
Happy 2014. I’ve been sitting here forever trying to decide what to post today. Judging by the state of the blogosphere the past few days, it appears I’m pretty much the only one not interested in doing a recap of 2013 or posting about my goals for 2014. And that’s totally fine! Instead, I decided to share some 2014 wishes that I have for all of you! Kinda like a 5 things Friday (a la Clare)- except it’s not Friday….you get the idea.
Anyways, here we go- my 2014 wishes for you!
5 Nutrition Wishes
- Downsize your dinner plates– for proper portion sizes.
- Eat slowly– so you can recognize when you’re full.
- Drink more water– and less everything else.
- Eat more whole foods– and less packaged foods.
- Prep food on Sundays– for healthy meals all week long.
5 Kitchen Wishes
- Clean out your pantry– to give yourself a clean start.
- Replace old spices– for fresh flavors!
- Disinfect EVERYTHING– to kill germs!
- Switch to glass storage containers– to avoid chemicals.
- Recycle & compost– for the environment.
5 Fitness Wishes
- Lift heavier– to get healthier.
- Stretch every day– to prevent injury.
- Rest when you need it– to get stronger.
- Move more– every single day.
- Go for a PR & fail– to push your limits!
5 Life Wishes
- Embrace every day– because you’re lucky to have it.
- Sleep more– your body needs it.
- Chase big dreams– and learn from the setbacks.
- Live in the moment– before life passes you by.
- Do what makes you happy– because life’s too short.
5 Love Wishes
- Go on dates– to keep the romance alive.
- Say I love you– while you still have the chance.
- Appreciate the little things– they often mean the most.
- Talk about your problems– don’t hide from them.
- Always be honest– it’s important.
5 Work Wishes
- Take more breaks– they help you focus.
- Separate your work & play hours– for balance.
- Network constantly– for new opportunities.
- Learn something new– then teach it to others.
- Always do your best– you never know who is watching.
Cheers to 2014!
–Lindsay–
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Karey @ Nutty About Health says
Those are some great wishes!! Love it! Happy New Year!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
I totally love this! Such great advice here. I hope you have a healthy and happy new year, Lindsay!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
LOVE LOVE LOVE! And especially the learn something new – then teach it to others. One of my big hopes for 2014. 🙂
Lindsay says
yay! I hope that for you too 🙂
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
Happy New Year dear friend! I wish all of this and more for you this year 🙂
Lindsay says
same to you love 🙂
lindsay says
you are so wise! i will take your wishes and practice them. Lean Green Bean of encouragement!
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
This is SPOT on. Thanks for sharing your wishes. I wish the same for you in 2014! 🙂
Lindsay says
thanks so much maryea 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
I love this idea, Lindsay! Beautiful wishes. I will take the sleep more one very seriously. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Lindsay says
get it girl. you deserve it 🙂
Min says
Happy New Year, Lindsay! So many wonderful wishes and advice!
Lisa says
Happy New Year!!! 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz says
love this – itz awesome!! i didn’t do a recap post either 🙂 happy new year, friend!
Jessi Boehme says
This is a great spin on the NYE posts I keep reading. I wish for you a year full of adventure and joy!
Jennifer Drummond says
Great post! Happy New Years to you and your family!!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Love these! Happy New Year! Ready to see what 2014 has in store!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
Great wishes! Happy New Year to you!
Beth @ dietitianduo says
Such a wonderful and inspiring post! Love it!
Happy New Year! 🙂
Megan A @ Life on Planet Marsz says
Great post, love it! Happy New Year’s to you as well! Thanks for the positivity!
GiselleR says
Thanks for the awesome well wishes Lindsay! My wish for you is for 2014 to be even better than 2013 (which looked pretty damn awesome from my seat!!)
Happy New Year!
Lindsay says
Thanks so much Giselle!
Heather Williams says
What a great post Lindsay! Love this<3 Happy New Year!!! Funny enough, I just ordered a new round of spices myself:)
Lindsay says
i need to do that too. i have some old ones!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I love these wishes so much!! So perfect and cover every important area of life!!! Happy New Year!!
Lindsay says
Thanks Liz! Best wishes to you for a new year!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says
I am absolutely loving all of these girl! I definitely plan on putting them into practice for 2014 as much as I can!
Lindsay says
Glad to hear it Jana! Happy new year!
Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says
I absolutely LOVE this! Thank you for posting! This is exactly why you rock 🙂
Lindsay says
Thanks M! Wishing you a great 2014!
Tina Muir says
Aww lovely little post! All realistic, and all challenging! The going for a PR one stands out to me, as I feel that it is important not to be afraid of failure. That is how I have achieved some of my best results, so you may not fail….but as long as you are prepared to overcome it if you do! Hope 2014 is your best yet!
Lindsay says
Exactly!!! Happy new year tina!
Jennifer F says
Happy New Year! So many great “wishes” on there — here’s to making them all come true!
Perryn Carroll says
Think you have given me some inspiration. Happy New Year and Cheers!
Jolene says
I thought I would want to recap 2013, or even the holidays, but didn’t, and sort of focused my most recent posts elsewhere too, similarly! I love this idea and love your wishes for living and loving the most – but love them all 🙂 Cheers 2014!
Running Hutch says
Warm fuzzies! I love the Go for a PR and FAIL. I use to tell the CF ladies that I wanted them to fail a lift (safely of course). Many of us only attempt what we know we can accomplish. Where is the fun in that?
Lindsay says
exactly!!!!
misszippy says
I love this post for its originality and for its wishes. And there are a few on the lists that I need to get on (glass storage for one!)
Happy new year!
Lindsay says
Thanks Amanda! I’m working on the glass storage one too 🙂
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com says
Happy New Year indeed!
You are so, so right, we are lucky to have each and every day!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Cheers & Happy New Year!!
Alexis @ funrunning4life says
These are so sweet and wonderful. It means a lot that you would take the time to think about ways for all of your readers to be happier and healthier in the new year. It makes me feel special, somehow. Here’s to a 2014 full of trying new things, failing a few times, and making small changes to be healthy. Can’t wait to see where the year takes you!
Lindsay says
Aww glad you enjoyed them Alexis! wishing you the best for 2014!
Jody - Fit at 56 says
LOVE THIS!!! No goals or recap post for me either.. 🙂
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run says
I’m getting back to blogging, and let me tell you…it’s people like you who inspire me. Happy New Year, friend. These are…well…perfect.
Lindsay says
Thanks friend! Glad you’re making a comeback!
Julie says
Love the “love” wishes!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Perfect twist on the goal setting- love it. So stoked to have connected with you in 2013 and can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for you!
Lindsay says
THanks Arman!
Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run. says
I love this! Happy New Year! 🙂
Kim says
There is so much awesomeness in this post!! I read many of the articles but some I haven’t and can’t wait to sit down and dig in!!!
Happy 2014!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
I love this! Focusing on even just a few of these wishes would make a large impact. I’m ready to do more food prep Sundays and chase some big dreams in 2014. Happy New Year to you!
Lindsay says
yay!!! hope 2014 is your best yet!
Katie @ Live Half Full says
This is awesome! Happy New Year!
purelytwins says
LOVE!!
Happy New Year girl!! xoxo
Jess says
that was beautiful. thank you!
Amanda H @EatHardWorkHard says
Love this! Great wishes/advice. Happy New Years!
Lisa R. says
Love this post! Going to keep this one in my back pocket to refer to when times get tough. Thanks!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
I love these wishes Lindsay. Such a great way to think about the New Year. I had to chuckle when I saw your one about spices. I was just talking to my husband about that and how we’ve had some spices since our wedding 10 years ago! YUCK!
Megan (The Lyons' Share) says
Thank you so much for this! Such simple wishes … yet so powerful! How amazing would life be if we took these all to heart? Happy New Year!