I just spent the last six minutes of my life looking up the term “humblebrag” in the Urban Dictionary, and then doing a quick hashtag search on Instagram of the same term. I did so because I wanted to make absolute sure that this year-end blog post / new years resolution post was not just a long-ass list of all my amazing accomplishments of 2014, masked in some kind of false humility. While I appreciate self reflection and thinking about how far I’ve come this year, and all the pretty sh*t I made, I also am guessing you don’t really care to hear a long recap—plus, if you follow me here or on instagram or facebook, you probably already know that I worked my ass off this year and it seems to be paying off :D #IHopeThatWasNotAHumbleBrag.
I think what will make for a more interesting post, and hopefully a more useful post will be to share with you my main goal in 2015 in every aspect of my life: personal, familial and professional. In the coming year my goal is to create new habits.
Habits are weird right? We kind of use them to shape and define who we are— like I bite my nails. It’s a habit I often say—I’ve done it since I was a kid—as though that somehow excuses the behavior. Habits are like personal traditions, practices and routines that are hard to break and they’re hard to form, too.
My parents, who are psychologists and have been studying addiction for decades (excuse me mom & dad while I simplify and maybe butcher your findings a little bit) but the basic gist as far as I understand it is that it takes three months of practicing something to form a new habit. Three months. That’s like not that much, right?
So I think about the habits that I have in my life that are habits that I consider to be good or healthy habits— blogging five days a week, working out with my trainer three days a week, drinking almond milk instead of regular milk, reading three books to Ida for story time before bed.
And what I’ve learned about these habits is that the HARDEST PART is starting out. Once I’m actually doing it, and after it’s done — it’s awesome. So, for example, this month I started jogging twice per week to add a bit of cardio into my situation. It’s really hard to get out of bed an hour earlier than I normally to go for a run. Really, really hard. It’s been two weeks and it’s still really hard, and I think it’s gonna be hard for another two and a half months and then it’ll become a habit. And then I won’t question it so much, I won’t fight it. I will just do it—just like I bite my nails. Only it’s not nail biting, it’s running so it’s awesome.
So yes in every aspect of my life I have one major habit that I’m trying to create this year, and also a habit I aim to break. From jogging and drawing every day to nail biting and overeating — I’m gonna call 2015 the year of habit replacement. I can’t wait to see what this year brings—it’s all so very exciting, right? Like we have the opportunity to make ourselves better every day? What habits will you start (or end!) in 2015?
Also just want to take a quick second to thank you all for all of your love, support, clicks and comments this year. You guys motivate me and make this place exciting to come back to every day. You make me want to make this place amazing, so THANK YOU and happy new year :)
You deserve everything you accomplished in 2014, congrats to you!!! Also, I’m feeling extremely jealous that your parents understand emotions/addictions so well… if only my parents did. *pouting*
thanks for your kind words Cori! Happy New Year to you!
It definitely has been an amazing year for you Justina – I feel so lucky to have been able to follow along a bit through this blog and other social media outlets. I always appreciate the fresh, honest perspective that you bring to things though. That’s why I keep coming back for more.
Here’s to 2015 as a great year!
xx Kathryn
http://www.throughthethicket.ca
So nice of you to share. Thank you so much and yes! Cheers to 2015! xoxox
This year i unsubscribed to a ton of blogs that I used to read. Lately it seems that with everyone becoming monetized and sponsored that the voice is gone.I felt as though I was being manipulated and undermined.
Although I know that you have sponsors as well your voice stay true and since. Your infinitely inspiring. I even found my self searching through your blog for breastfeeding tips(i had my daughter about a year after you had Ida so I remembered that you had posted about it) and felt so encouraged by you.
I am proud of your accomplishments this year and I am so thankful that you decide to blog.
Best wishes for the new year I look forward to reading.
xo
Oni
Oni, I work really hard to not let money dictate my content here, so yes even though I do work with sponsors, it is always at the top of my head that I remain true to myself–so THANK YOU for noticing and for coming back, and for saying so out loud. You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you and happy New Year!
It looks like it’s been a wonderful year for you and also for all of us who follow and get to be inspired by you!
The habit I want in 2015 is to log off more and live offline more.
It’s interesting that your parents have studied addiction. The internet can be an addiction. And clearly cell phones are a compulsion. Professionals stop short of calling texting and everything else we do with our phones an addiction, but come on, just look around at people and their phones! … The one habit I wish everyone would do in 2015 is stop using their phones while driving. My blog is a hobby – my professional job is to help our roads be safer for people. I’ve seen too much devastation from crashes when people used their phones while driving.
The internet and technology can do so much for people but there is another side of the coin.
Such a good point, Deb. This is certainly something that I struggle with everyday–although I think I’m pretty good about not being on my phone while driving :)
But yes, being offline more, more present…is a really great habit to be in…. Happy New Year!
Wonderful goal! I hope you write about your progress. There are so many good books about habits popping up these days, too. Have you read any of them? (ex: The Power of Habit)
I have not read any of the books– but I think that’s a great idea! Thanks for chiming in Traci and happy new year!
Great post, Justina! I myself have started my New Year’s Resolution of working out as well, and it did not go very well. Today, if I go through with it, will be day two. But thanks for being so motivating through your post! It’s making me think twice about giving up already…
give it three months!! I swear it works!! You can do it!
I’m a fan of this habit replacement idea. Hopefully you’ll rub off on me a bit in 2015 because, Lord, do I have some bad habits!
haha! I feel you girl. but you’ve got good habits too. Organized much? :P
That was beautiful and moving. Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. Especially loved your comments about your lovely little Ida.
Just one question: Was all the above sponsered by Target? It stated that at the bottom.
Glad you enjoyed the post, Sara. The post itself was not sponsored by Target. There are ads that just ‘live’ beneath the blog posts–perhaps that’s what you are referring to? When my blog posts are sponsored it will be very obvious and I’ll actually write it out in the body of the post. Happy New Year. :)
Justina, T-H-A-N-K. Y-O-U!!. Your blog is the only blog I read and have been reading for a couple of years. You are an inspiration. I am going to apply your concept of creating new habits as the focus is on the addition of a positive action rather than on getting rid of or letting go of a self destructive habit. I have heard of the research about the 3 months to change a habit. It was a good reminder
You have infused me with a heightened resolve to move more and eat less and to strengthen my mind, body and spirit. My birthday marks my new year so I am just over six months into my new year. I want to continue to practice technology free weekends and to pray to want what I have.
Thank you for working as you do to enlighten, inspire and for sharing so liberally with us all your hope filled abundant life.
what a great way at looking at goals/ resolutions! i always make a list, one for personal and one for business and sometimes i feel like i lack the right habits! i’m going to make another list of habits and hopefully it’ll stick better than the other two! thank you for the inspiration!!
You’re awesome and I love everything you represent. I look forward to following along your new habits as well as starting my new habits! Have a great new years eve!
Justina you completely deserve to humblebrag a little bit! Following you this year really has been inspirational in ways that are creative on a whole bunch of levels. From decor and photography to life and how I look at it. Thanks for a very addictive blog to follow.
For me this year’s habit will have to be one of learning to let go and relax a bit- we’re going to have our first baby in China and it’s a situation to walk into with a Zen mind and super flexible expectations…
Happy new year lady!
Another inspiring post Justina. Happy New Year! xx
That’s a nice way of looking at it! I made a lot of progress in 2014 with making time for yoga…but the last 2 months I had one cold after another, and crazy amounts of work that I’ve gotten out of that habit. I need to restart the process of making it a habit again.
I hope this year brings lots of good things your way!
P.S. I can’t wait for your book!
Beautiful blog! I found it by chance and i’m very happy about it! I love also the design of it, this bohemian atmosphere in chic contex is very appealing to me :) And there will be a book too? yupi!
I wish you a happy new year and the very best for 2015!
I love the concept of habit replacement….a gentle approach to making little of significant changes in our lives. Three months? You got this!
Congratulations on all that you accomplished in 2014! You are an inspiration with your artistic eye, simple DIYs and honest words. As a new blogger I have been inspired by your blog. I even made a a couple of faces for the face the foliage series and enjoyed making art for the sake of making art. Thank you! You deserve to humblebrag because you have been rockin it!
May 2015 bring you joy, new habits and awesome textiles.
Congratulations on an amazing and inspiring year Justina! I love that YOU of all people, who I already look at as the busiest woman alive (in a good way), so aware of balance in all areas of your life, are still adding to your go-get’emness. I truly hope the running thing gets easier for you- let us know if it does!!
Here’s to new habits- I can’t wait to watch your year unfold and follow your lead in walking steps…
BIG love xoxo
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Great post! You may already have all the info you need from your parents, but have you read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg? I thought it was super helpful about habits, including giving yourself rewards. I love the idea of habit replacement! I think I might try that myself.
I super love your blog! You have the BEST style:)
I’ve just discovered your blog and I really enjoy it. SO — since you are kid enough to allow people to comment, I have something that I need to say to whoever’s listening.
This is the year that I will finally stop making excuses for my alcoholic boyfriend. I am not going to enable him any longer. I am going to extricate myself from this relationship. Weight loss, career improvement, and everything else is going to have to wait while I take care of this situation. That’s what 2015 is going to be for me.
I have never said this out loud or written it down. Thank you for listening. I needed to find the courage to tell myself the truth. That’s the habit I’ll be trying to foster as I make this journey.
Inspirational. Thanks for keeping in 100%. Always.
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