6. Get a new mattress and bed
They say that we spend a third of our lives in bed…and I like to think I’m above average in that respect. My room in my little sanctuary. There’s no tv, just lots of books and comfy clothes and pillows. But there was one thing I was still dreaming of…the perfect bed.
In April 2019, I took a long-awaited trip to Washington DC (remember traveling, everyone?!) and I loved spending my days roaming around the city. I also fell in love with the daily afternoon nap I took back at my hotel. I loved it so much that I emailed the hotel once I was home to find out what kind of mattress they use. And then I thought about it…for a year and a half.
This fall, I finally clicked “Complete purchase” on the mattress I thought about constantly along with a new platform bed. I had to wait almost three months for all of the components to arrive AND I dislocated a rib (do no recommend) assembling it, but I have to say, checking this 40 by 40 item off was totally worth it.
What a freaking year. Simultaneously flying and creeping by, 2020 brought us challenges we could have never imagined. Every year, I make a “Vision Board” for the upcoming 12 months and 2020’s went out the window pretty darn fast. I used to make vision boards by going through dozens of accumulated magazines and cutting out words, phrases and photos that spoke to what I wanted for the year.
These days, I’ve taken the Vision Board digital and create a new one each year on Pinterest. I’ll likely add additional pins to my 2021 Vision Board over the next few days and then I’ll be ready to bring on the new year.
What about you? Do you vision board? Set words to guide your year? Tell me what you’re hoping for in 2021!