New Year’s Resolutions | 2017

Hello again,

Here are the new year’s resolutions that I’m going to be attempting to stick to this year.

No more fizzy drinks

I don’t drink fizzy drinks at home because I never buy them and would always pick iced tea or water over a Coke if I had the choice. However, when we’re in restaurants and Cem orders a Coke I always end up getting one myself. Bad life choices. I drink a lot of water anyway but hopefully buy cutting out fizzy drinks I’ll drink even more.

Start assignments early

This is going to be the hardest one. I really want to start all of my uni assignments as soon as possible, preferably on the day they’re set, while I’m motivated and the information is fresh in my mind.

Read more books

Throughout 2016 I didn’t read as much as I usually do because I have been a lot busier than I usually am. However, in 2017 I want to plough through my ever-growing reading list before it becomes unmanageable. I’ve been reading Dark Places on and off for months now so I really want to finish it. I used to read a new book every few days so I’m not sure how I managed to get so behind…

As always, thank you for reading.

I hope you had a great new year! Let me know what your resolutions are…

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Bye for now,

Courteney x

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January 9, 2017

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67 responses to “New Year’s Resolutions | 2017”

Anna

January 9, 2017

I want to read more books too this year. I read dark places, then saw the movie, it was so dark but I’m glad I read the book first.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 9, 2017
  
  I didn’t even know there was a movie! This has motivated me to finish the book 😂
  
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Karen Yannacio Morse

January 9, 2017

I need to join you with the no fizzy drinks. I honestly dont have that many – maybe about 2 cans of diet coke a week. But… still better to not have any.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  I’m the same! It’s only a couple a week but I’d still prefer to cut them out completely 🙂
  
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marazotablog

January 9, 2017

I don’t drink fizzy drinks. But I don’t drink water either. I am always with the coffee in my hands.. So I really need to join you on that one. I hope you will get really good marks in Uni!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  It’s tea for me! I should really cut that down too haha. Thank you 🙂
  
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Beauty and The Ballroom

January 9, 2017

I’m with you on the water….I need to up my water intake and lower my cup of tea intake! Haha! Great post x

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  I definitely need to lower my tea intake! I drink way too much haha x
  
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Everyday Made Fresh

January 9, 2017

I totally need to drink more water…sweet tea and coffee with cream and sugar are my bff’s!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  I need to drink more water and cut down on the tea for sure! I’m pretty good with coffee but tea is my weakness
  
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theclutterboxblog

January 9, 2017

cutting out fizzy drinks made a huge difference for me. Now whenever I have a fuzzy drink, I hate it! Good luck on your goals and I hope you get to read some amazing books this year!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  I barely have them so when I do it makes me feel so sick! Definitely glad to see the back of them
  
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Debra

January 10, 2017

These are great resolutions – I love making them and looking at my life and figure out things that I go do to be a better person.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  Thank you! I love making résultions 🙂
  
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planningthemagic

January 10, 2017

I wish I would drink as much water as you. I don’t actually like soda but I love things like ice tea, lemonade, coffee, redbull etc. I need to work on drinking more than the usual 32oz of water a day.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I’m a sucker for iced tea! I drank way too much on holiday so I’m trying to cut that down too 🙂
  
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CoCo

January 10, 2017

All really great goals! I need to be better about drinking more water too but I can’t give up the fizz so I stick to carbonated when I get the craving!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I always crave an ice cold coke or lemonade when I’m in a restaurant so it’s going to be so hard haha 🙂
  
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Allison Lancaster (@livinglancaster)

January 10, 2017

I am working to drink no more fizzy drinks this year also. They are my weakness, especially a Coke! I am trying to eat less sugar too.

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reesann723

January 10, 2017

I really want to plan better. I am awful at planning and starting things in advance! It’s like I enjoy the pressure of last minute LOL!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I need to get a good planner so I can plan better this year too 🙂 haha
  
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Jules – Blonde’s Tea

January 10, 2017

Joining you -and all the comments below- at no more fizzy drinks and starting assignments early xx

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  We can do it! Xx
  
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lovelysilvia

January 10, 2017

Starting assignments early is a great resolution. I get stuck doing work super late because I never want to start until like 10 PM haha!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I’m the same! I’m such a bad procrastinator haha
  
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Blonde Seeking Ambition

January 10, 2017

I stopped drinking fizzy drinks when a medication caused me to not be able to taste carbonation anymore (strange, but apparently it’s a common side effect!). I was initially SO gutted, but it turned out to be the best thing! Now I drink so much water and tea! Good luck!

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Doni W

January 10, 2017

Hey Courteney! 😀
I would like to announce that I nominated you for a award! 😀
Congratulations!
Here is the post with your name in it 🙂
https://doniwblogger.wordpress.com/2017/01/07/the-blogger-recognition-award/
Kind regards,
Doni

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 10, 2017
  
  Thank you! I’ll have a proper look later 🙂
  
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bigfitfam

January 10, 2017

I am notoriously horrible at staying hydrated so drinking more water is at the top of my list as well!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I either drink loads or forget to drink it at all – there’s no in-between haha
  
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cvnxena

January 10, 2017

I have done the complete opposite this year! I usually drink a lot of water but so far I have been indulging in the fizzy drinks, I need to go back to the way I was before!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I used to hate fizzy drinks but they snuck into my life haha
  
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Mandy @ A Cupful of Carters

January 10, 2017

My biggest resolution is just get started on all the things I put off last year. I can’t do them perfect but I can do them!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I definitely need to catch up with things from last year still haha
  
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Ana De-Jesus

January 10, 2017

I used to read a lot but in 2016 I didn’t read as much as I used to. Such a shame, I want to read more this year x

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I used to read a lot more but over the past year I’ve barely read anything – I’m definitely going to read more this year x
  
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Ashley LaMar

January 10, 2017

YES to giving up the fizzy drinks! I gave them up starting in 2014 and it’s been wonderful for my body and my health. You truly do see a major difference.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I used to feel so good when I didn’t drink them! When I do drink them my stomach feels so heavy and bloated
  
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Amber

January 10, 2017

I’ve never been one much for fizzy drinks but I do probably eat too many sweets, so I’d love to cut back on that and load up on more greens! Good luck with 2017!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Thankfully I’m not much of a sweet person, I definitely need to cut down on the chocolate though haha 🙂
  
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Jalisa Marie

January 10, 2017

I definitely want to start reading more books. As you get older things you disliked doing as a child is something you want to do as an adult.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Exactly! I can’t wait to read more – I’ve got the biggest reading list haha
  
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AlifyaLifestyle

January 10, 2017

Awesome!! Staying healthy and reading more are on my list too!!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Hopefully we’ll stick to them haha 🙂
  
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HilLesha O’Nan

January 11, 2017

I have never heard of this book before, but it sounds intriguing! It is my goal to start reading more, too.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I can’t wait to finish it! Gillian Flynn is a great author
  
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jlawsonn

January 11, 2017

Great goals to try & achieve it’s always nice to have something to work for. I could never give up fizzy drinks I drink pepsi like it’s water

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Thank you! I find as soon as I have one Coke I want more and more haha
  
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Amanda Love

January 11, 2017

I love seeing other people’s resolutions. I just want to live more positively, that’s it. I think it allows us to do more, especially when it comes to treating people with respect. I love your goals, we always have time to read books if we allow ourselves to.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Same with me! I love reading about other people’s goals and resolutions 🙂
  
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Holly

January 11, 2017

These are great resolutions. I don’t think I could give up fizzy drinks. That would be really hard for me.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  I didn’t think I’d be able to but I’m doing well so far – I doubt I’ll be saying that in a couple of months haha
  
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Rachel Catherine

January 11, 2017

I cut out fizzy drinks for the most part a long time ago and I felt so much better. I also love your goal to read more.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  Thank you! I already feel better and we’re not even half way through January haha 🙂
  
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almostindianwife

January 11, 2017

Oh man I would love to be healthier this year. That’s one of my biggest goals. I’d love to take out all of the sugary drinks and replace them with more water.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 11, 2017
  
  It’s one of my biggest goals too! Let’s hope we stick to it 🙂
  
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Vaishnavi @ Dentmaker

January 12, 2017

Wow. Awesome resolutions to start the year! I’m on no fizz for some time now. Can’t agree more with you on the benefits!

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Sara

January 12, 2017

These are pretty straightforward and attainable. Maybe a good alternative to fizzy drinks would be fizzy water to keep it interesting

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 13, 2017
  
  Thank you! I completely forgot about fizzy water – I love the fruity ones 🙂
  
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Robin Rue

January 13, 2017

I would also have a hard time cutting out the fizzy drinks if others were ordering them. Good luck to you in all of your goals!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 13, 2017
  
  I know what you mean! It makes me so tempted when other people order them
  
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Heather

January 13, 2017

“Read more books” I think that is always a worthwhile goal! I am going to try and do more reading this year. I already read a lot, but at the end of the year last year it definitely fell off quite a bit.

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 13, 2017
  
  It’s a resolution I really hope I stick to! I need to prioritise reading this year
  
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The Trophy WifeStyle

January 16, 2017

Great list!!! Read more books is a goal of mine too!!! I love to read, I just need to make it a priority now!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  January 16, 2017
  
  So do I! Really need to make more time for reading this year
  
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She Said What

February 25, 2017

Great ideas!

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1. courteneynoonan
  
  February 25, 2017
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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