2017 Goals

I've decided to set goals this year instead of making resolutions.  2016 was a good year, but it was a poor year for my health, so that is definitely one of the things I will focus on in 2017.

Health
I'm going to take care of myself.  The biggest change I'm going to make is in regards to my eating habits.  I've decided to try "clean eating."  I eat relatively well when I'm in school working, but otherwise I'm terrible at making eating choices.  I am going to cook meals at least 5 nights every week, and take my lunch to school everyday.  Secondly, I'm going to attempt to eliminate sugar.  This will be hard, but I feel I'll be able to do it.  I'm aware that I will probably fail, but I'm determined to get back on track if I do.  Lastly, I'm going to try to eat breakfast.  I enjoy sleeping for as long as possible, so I'm sure this will be difficult.

Activity
2016 was a terrible year for activity for me.  I was active sporadically, but nowhere near where I usually have been.  I've decided to re-claim my running and swimming habits.  My goal is to run 500 miles over the course of the year.  I figure if I run a couple of miles every day or 3-4 every other day, I should be able to reach that goal.  I know some of the runs I do will be more than the daily goals.  I am going to record my workouts on my calendar to track how many miles I run per week.

My second activity goal is to attend yoga again.  I'm learning that as I get older, stretching and strengthening are more important than simple cardio.  Once I'm done with basketball season, I am going to attend hot yoga classes again.  Perhaps I can convince someone else to attend with me.

Reading
Usually during the school year, I end up reading only textbooks and articles related to the subject matter that I'm teaching.  I want to read one non-school book per month.  In addition, I will attempt to not purchase any new books during this year.  I am committing to using my library.  I figure that since I pay my taxes I should take advantage of them!

Writing
I've been scribbling down scenes and chapters for a very long time now, but I want to really commit to it this year.  I watch those Hallmark movies all the time and think, "I could totally write that!"  I want to try to pen a screenplay or novel.  Writing will be hard because it's something that needs to be done while alone, but I will try to find time every weekend to write for at least an hour.  Even if the finished product is no good, at least I will have something to show for my effort.

Here's to 2017!