BE BEYONCE.

Last year, I made a few resolutions that I actually STUCK TO. I got in shape and kept up with it, I got finances more in order, I got a job I love. It truly feels great. Though 2013 started out rough and had it's ups and downs, I think I can honestly say it was one of the happiest years I remember and that I was the most "true to myself" that I can recall in adulthood.

In keeping with how great I feel now, I want to make even more resolutions, but this year I want them to be more focused on my inner self than my bank account or my professional standing. Those things are fine and on their way, I need to keep this little vessel sailing straight.

1. Wait. There is one purely work resolution and that is to CLEAN MY OFFICE. Seriously... this place is the seventh circle of paperwork hell and it needs straightened out and maintained. Ok, moving on.

2. Don't buy stock in negativity, even if I think it's funny. I'm not going to forward any negative links or laugh at someone's appearance. I did a decent job of this in 2013 and it really felt good.

3. Really PUSH myself in Pure Barre. I have been lately and before I even realized it was happening, I was making it all the way through thigh work. They keep telling us "if it's not challenging you, it's not changing you" and they're right. Its amazing to feel my body do things it couldn't before. Plus, I am having a tough time fitting my calves into my jeggings now, so I'll wear more dresses!

4. Love my parents more. Love my little sisters more. I have a lot of love to give. There's no reason to keep it for myself. I overflow with love. I need to let it fall over people that need it.

5. Give more little, random, meaningful gifts. If I see something that reminds me of someone, get it for them. I never regret spending that money.

6. Get less stuff for myself. Last night I had a freak out about "stuff". LESS STUFF.

7. Perpetuate my happiness. Lift people up. Extend what I find beautiful about myself to others. And if I'm not feeling it that day, take from what I find beautiful about those around me. Be more Beyoncé!!!

8. Don't perpetuate negativity. Listen, try to understand, but also try to give people the fair and positive spin on things. Don't stir any pots, attempt to turn them down to simmer.

9. Don't be so hard on myself. My mind, body and heart can't do it all. I think they can, I take on as much as I think possible, but sometimes it's just TOO much. Be ok with letting people down sometimes. I have to realize I just can't make everyone happy. And I have to stop killing myself by trying. Those who care will understand. I need to understand.

10. Let things go that need to be gone. Let people go who are bad for me so I can give that energy to the good people. Stop responding to awful texts. Stop giving time to lost causes. Stop blaming myself for things that are so far out of my control. Let things goooooo. Wish love and light for people and then move on.

11. REALLY delight in good stuff. Roll around in it, love it. Be Ride or Die for my man, let new friends know how lovely it is to have met them, let old friends know how happy I am they're still in my life, whatever good things come my way, cause them to flourish by putting the best energy I can into them.

12. Take deep breaths. Meditate more. Listen to my inner voice and trust it. Be true to myself. Be alone with my thoughts in the quiet more often. I don't always have to be in the center of a hurricane.

13. Wear pink lip gloss, wear lingerie under my jeans, sing louder in the car.

14. Dance more. And look at birds more. Birds are really happy little things.

15. Radiate love and happiness. Lead by example. Follow my heart.