It’s again the time of the year when it’s time to say good by to the last year and say hello to new one. I have a tradition to do plenty of New Years Resolutions and last year I decided to make them public. Today I’m doing the same with my 2017 resolutions, so here we go…
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1. Studies & Work
– pass all the medical courses
– do at least 50 credits (25 US credits) of economics
– do my best everyday at work
– work 40-60 hours a week during spring = get a second job
– earn money for a) new camera + lens, b) new Mac, c) trip to Europe, d) part of the wedding budget + some extra
– learn to use inDesign and Lightroom, and improve my photoshop skills
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2. Live Healthy & Look Good
– stick with 470kcal of exercise a day goal, reach it at least 5 times a week
– exercise at least 3-5 times a week
– try at least 3 new sports
– learn to bowl
– become a better golfer (and finally get a green card)
– eat more greens
– keep drinking a lot of water
– cook healthy food more often
– lose at least 20pounds (10kilos) in a healthy -2pounds/month way during 2017
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3. Travel & Explore
– travel the Europe, explore at least 10 countries (for example Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia)
– have a mini holidays in Finland at least twice
– learn to drive a stick car
– do post(a) about must sees in Finland
– keep exploring different events in Finland
+ if possible I’d like to participate in at least one blogger meeting / event 🙂
– do honeymoon travel planning + post about ideas and plans
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4. Improve My Social Media & Related
– Write at least 5 quest posts to others
– Publish at least 5 quest posts in this blog (read this if you’re interested in a collab!)
– Do at least 5 sponsored posts
– Get more visits, visitors, likes and comments than last year
– Get tags and categories even more clear
– Update Instagram around 5-10 times a week
– Be more active in LinkedIn and keep it up to date
– Leave more comments to blogs and Instagram
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5. Be Social
– Meet friends and do something fun as often as last year
– Enjoy cultural activities every month (theater, ballet, museums, etc)
– Get to know some of my new course mates, and network in general
– Organize something fun with friends at least 1-2 times a month (wine tastings, beach volley, board game nights, etc)
Wow, now that is quite a lot of resolutions! But we are sure you’ll make it!
Happy 2017 and we are sure it will be another great one!
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Thanks Mel & Suan!
I know it’s quite many but I’m that kind of person who likes to be specific in these. 😀 For example instead of “travel more” I like to do something measurable like “travel at least X amount of countries in Europe”. It’s then easier to say how I actually did.
Thanks for your comment and have an excellent 2017! 🙂
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True. The resolution have to be SMART. Specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time bound!
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I totally agree!
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Hi! I am a huge fan of your blog and it is nice to read it. There is just this one little thing I want to say; about your studies and working. Please have some time for yourself as well. It is so easy to burn out, especially when studying medicine. And I know what I am talking about, for couple a years ago I studied medicine and other stuff AND worked a lot. It is not the best possible combo ;)…
So please be careful :)! I am little bit selfish when saying this, but I just want you to be ok so I can keep reading your amazing blog :)!
Have a nice year :)!
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Hi Medstudent and thanks for your advise! It can sometimes be hard to balance through all things in life but I’m very lucky to be able to study what I love and have an amazing job at the same time. I am planning to have 3-4 weeks summer vacation traveling with no studies or work – knowing that there is some relaxing coming helps when it’s busy in life! I hope you have a great 2017 and I wish you all the best to your studies! 🙂
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These are some interesting resolutions… 😀 Some of them are inspiring 🙂
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Thanks Kitty! 🙂
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Great resolutions! Happy 2017 and we are sure it will be another great one! 🙂
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Thanks, I hope you have an excellent year too! 🙂
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Love that you’ve set measurable goals – here’s to hoping you achieve what you set out to!
Although, (and forgive me if this is out of place) but 470kcal really isn’t a sustainable amount. If it’s weight loss you’re looking for I highly recommend looking into Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) his lean in 15 is amazing and balances nutrition with weight loss/shaping/sustaining xx
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Thanks Amy. I just realized I’ve kind of mistyped that part it was supposed to be 470kcal of exercise per day (measured with Apple Watch), I’m eating around 1500-2000kcal a day. 🙂
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Hei!
Mä oon vasta löytäny sun blogis ja tykänny siitä kovasti!! Ois kiva tietää mis päi oot lääkikses ja kuinka kauan oot opiskellu? Ja millasta on ollu? (: Oon ny lukion ekal ja oon miettiny lääkikseen lähtemistä nii ois kiva kuulla sulta vähä kokemuksia (:
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Moikka, mukava kuulla, että tykkäät! 🙂 Mä aloitin lääkiksen 2013 syksyllä Kuopiossa, mutta oon käynyt vaihdossa ja pitänyt välivuoden niin etenen vähän normaalia hitaampaa tahtia. Opiskelu on tosi mielenkiintoista, mutta ajoittain hyvin intensiivistä. Porukka ja opetus on myös tosi hyviä. Kaupunkina Kuopio ei ole ehkä se jännittävin valinta, mutta siellä on Suomen suurin lääkis. Kysy vaan, jos tulee jotain muuta mieleen ja tsemppiä lukioon! Kannattaa panostaa erityisesti biologiaan, kemiaan ja fysiikkaan lukiossa ja pyrkiä saamaan kirjoituksista hyvä pohja lääkikseen. 🙂
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Wow – that’s an impressive list!! I really hope you can achieve them all – especially the travel ones!! I’m a tad jealous I must admit!!
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Thanks Rachel! I’ll work hard to achieve them during 2017. I cannot wait my summer vacation weeks, I’m planning to travel around Europe then! 🙂 I hope you have great and travelful year too, Rachel!
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Love your photos and your blog! Happy, healthy new year to you– i look forward to more fantastic posts! xx
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Oh, thanks for you nice reply Rikki Lynn! Welcome back and have a great year! 🙂
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That first picture.. YUM!! Good luck in the new year!
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Yep, it was suuuperduper yum! 🙂 Thank you Jenn, I hope you’ll have an amazing 2017 too!
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Holy cannoli that’s quite the list. Just dropping by to wish you a happy new year from the USA!
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Haha, yep. Thanks, happy new year for you too! 🙂 I wish I could visit the USA soon again. This year will be Europe focused but maybe then I’ll focus to traveling Asia or the US of A.
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Lightroom is so good! I’ve been loving it so far haha!
These are some wonderful goals, I hope you’ll achieve them & that 2017 will treat you well 🙂
♥ Jasmin N
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Thanks for your reply Jasmin! I hope you have a great 2017! 🙂
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That’s a great list just try not to get burned out, and I hope you all the best with fulfilling them 🙂
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Thanks hon! I’ll try to remember to take care of myself too. 🙂 I hope you have an excellent 2017 too!
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That’s some goals girl – I’m sure you’ll ace them all! Just remember to give yourself time to rejuvenate and relax as well 🙂
Katja xxx
http://www.katnapped.com
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I sure will! Thanks for your nice comment katnapped. 🙂
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Wow! Those are some pretty ambitious goals for the year but I know you’ll do it.
xx | A
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Thanks hon! 🙂
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Fantastic goals and resolutions. At first wish you A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017. May all your resolution and goals come true and all the best for this year.
Kisses XO, Kintan
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Thank you Kintan! I hope you have an excellent year 2017! XOXO
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These are great resolutions. I wish you the best in completing them. ❤
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Thanks Jenice! 🙂
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I love how each of your resolutions are divided by theme/category. I share with you about being more active on LinkedIn!
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Thanks! 🙂 LinkedIn is amazing, have a good year 2017 with some more LinkedIn!
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Happy 2017
A fantastic list good luck I hope you achieve them all.
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Thanks Verushka! I hope you have an excellent 2017! 🙂
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I lovr your specific goals! much easier to cross off the list and achieve it all ❤ Happy New Year ❤
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Yep that’s so true. Makes life easier and helps me keep on track with these! 🙂 Have a great 2017 Ruxandra!
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Very cool and organized lists. Setting specific and measurable milestones is a key to achieving them. You don’t seem to need to lose 10 kilos though. Keep healthy.
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Haha thanks. I actually used to be around 15 kilos lighter before I moved to the USA so I think I can stay healthy. Thanks for taking care and have a great year! 🙂
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I like you have very specific and realistic goals, I am sure you’ll achieve them all. I might be interested in guest posting perhaps in 2-3 months, I’ll contact you later. Happy New Year!
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Thanks for your nice comment and Happy New Year! It would be fun to get some guest posts here so don’t hesitate to contact me whenever you feel like guest posting! 🙂
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