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The Little Lilypad is a lifestyle blog mostly written by a mum to two beautiful, cheeky and entertaining daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad or by one of our baby bloggers. Occasionally we accept guest posts too. There is frequently talk of sustainable living, saving money, lifestyle and travel. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest.
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My Reverse Resolutions : 2015

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It has become a tradition to look at my resolutions in reverse, 2014 was a particularly good year and rather than setting myself for new year resolutions, I like to reflect on the previous year and what's been acheived.

For some reason, I have always started my post with my favourite quote of the year and so the quote for 2015 has to be:

"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness"

Charles Spurgeon

 

So here are my Reverse Resolutions for 2015.

1. After "working" social media with my own business for such a long time, I decided it was time to get some form of recognition for my talents (ahem). I did it, got a distinction and a real sense of achievement.

2. My daughters birth story was in the national press. Admitedly some 4 years after it happened but even so, it reminded me of how amazing it was and how empowered I felt after giving birth. 

3. This lead to a couple of my articles being published in the press, not just on my little corner of the internet, printed in the paper and friends actually realising some of the things I do for a living!

4. I lost a really good client at the beginning of the year, due to the reduction of their business and it knocked me off balance for a while but they say as one door closes another opens. So that change has given me time to work with some AMAZING new companies, which has pushed my comfort zones and abilities and I am very excited where this will take us into 2016.

5. Finally, I *think* I may have mastered the work / life balance. I have spent time going out with friends and family, I have walked away from my phone and my laptop to spend time with the people I care about. I do care passionately about my work but making sure that it doesn't engulf my life has become the holy grail and for now, it is within my grasp. Maybe I shall make this my only resolution for 2016, to maintain a healthy balance throughout the whole year. What do you think?

I shan't mention my ability to consume prosecco at an exceptional rate or how removing nail polish from the carpet should be on my CV, so I shall stick to the resolutions that I am most proud of for now (although the red nail polish was some achievement). How about you? Do you make resolutions? Or would you prefer to look at your achievements in reverse too?

 

 LLP Reverse Resolutions 2015

 

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  1. It's lovely to look back sometimes and see just how far you have come in a year. This year I'm doing things slightly different and keeping a notebook in which I write down each month what I want to achieve that month and then I have a separate page on which I write down all the thing that I've done or that have happened that have made me happy. Only on day 8 so far and I'm already amazed at how much I've managed and how many good things have happened. I'm guessing that so many good things actually get forgotten over the year, so this year I'm determined for that not to happen!

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  2. What a great idea Donna, and I'm very glad 2015 turned out so well for you. i haven't really made an resolutions this year, but do hope to do more exercise and eat better and travel more...so probably the same as everyone else!

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  3. I love your idea of reverse resolutions Donna! Work Life balance is in my plan for this year ;-)

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  4. I love the idea of reverse resolutions, a lot more real! If I have any for this year it's to get organised, hopefully move on from Munich and be grateful for everything that we have! :)

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  5. What great achievements. I do tend to just try to make improvements all year round, but I guess this time of year is when I reflect on them a lot. Well done on yours.

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  6. What a positive post and great to look back and reflect on your achievements. It looks like 2015 was a really good year for you! I don't make resolutions or look at my achievements, but maybe I should! I'm quite happy with my work-life balance. I work while the kids are at school. I don't make much money, but every little helps! I need to be around for them after school as they always need lifts to after school activities and it's impossible to work then.

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