a different kinda goal

You know the satisfaction you get from crossing something off a ‘To Do’ list?  I love that feeling: the feeling of accomplishment.  [Maybe that’s why I always have Post-Its scattered and stuck everywhere…]  Every year I look forward to setting new goals for myself.  Sometimes they are a little, or a lot, over zealous, which means I don’t accomplish them . . . but why not push myself, right?

2014’s goal is different than any I’ve ever set and it will be a whole different kind of difficult. 

In 2014, my goal is to not purchase any new clothing.

I know, I know.  Whattttt?!?

It’s weird though, because while I love to shop, I don’t feel like I overspend on clothes by any means, but I do have more clothes than I need.  28 days into 2014 I can proudly say I’ve almost made it 1 month abiding by my goal!  It sounds silly, and ridiculously materialistic, but when I think about how often I walk into Target or stop by the mall for something and unexpectedly pick up a blouse or running shorts, I realize that it happens a lot more than intended.

Knowing that I won’t be spending money on clothes this year is such a relief.  I’m looking forward to a year without purchasing new clothing and I’m excited to see how things in my life change because of it!