5 Ways to Start 2020 of Fresh
A new year comes with both expectations and opportunities, and it’s a good time to break old habits and start off fresh. Of course, this can be done at any time during the year, but we all know that it’s easy to get trapped in our ways when life gets busy and everything kind of happens automatically.
When January comes, it can be nice to slow down and think. Think about future goals, what you want your life to look like, how you want to feel, and how you will get there. Below, we’ve provided you with some steps to take if you, like us, aim to be the best version of yourself in 2020. Remember, Bag-allers, this is your year - dare to dream.
start taking notes
Start taking notes! Writing down thoughts, goals and ideas are always a good idea. Start the year off right by writing down goals you wish to accomplish throughout the year, as well as some thoughts on what makes you happy. No matter if you’re at home, at work, or traveling the world, start writing things down.
For the worker, taking notes in a cute notebook will make you feel more inspired, accomplished and organized. For the traveler, what can be better than remembering your memories by writing them down in a place where you can cherish them forever? The new Bag-all Notebook is perfect for writing down travel stories as well as anything else you can possibly think of.
Organize, clean out & organize some more
Start the year off by going through and cleaning out every single drawer, closet and cabinet in your house. This may seem like a less fun thing to do, but we promise you that afterwards, you’ll experience feelings of accomplishment and freedom.
When organizing your bathroom cabinets, we recommend putting your stuff in different cases, bags and boxes. We love to use our My Brushes case for all our makeup brushes, our Beauty Boxes to store our makeup away, and our Hairstuff case to keep track of all hair stuff.
For your closet, we recommend using our Organizing Bags! These goodies are ideal when organizing a messy closet in an attempt to turn it into the tidy haven you deserve. Some other useful products for closet organization are Garment Bags, Packing Cubes, and our Large Beauty Boxes. Store away!
“book the trip of your dreams”
Book the trip of your dreams
A new decade is here and that means new opportunities! This year, book that trip you always wanted to go on and see the world! Invite new friends, old friends, or go by yourself. A trip alone may sound scary to many, but it’s a great opportunity to meet new friends. This year, the world is our oyster and we’re capable of accomplishing whatever our heart desires. Stepping out of your comfort zone will make you feel alive!
At Bag-all, we think the packing process itself is almost as much fun as the actual trip. A neat suitcase = a happy traveler. Use our Travel Bags, Cases, and Packing Cubes to create the ultimate packing experience.
make an inspirational reading list
A good way to stay motivated is to gather inspiration from books, podcasts and other people. When you’re writing down your goals for 2020, think about what you want to learn, experience and develop. Thereafter, make a list of books and podcasts about these topics or skills and let the learning begin. Also, don’t forget to throw some juicy novels in there as well.
Reading in general is a great way to relax after a long day at work or in school. Allow yourself to sit down, pour yourself a glass or wine, coffee, or tea and lean back. Let the book or podcast captivate you and forget about all the “musts” in life for a moment.
clean out your phone
It’s no secret that our phones are both addictive and captivating in many ways. Start the year off by going through your apps, images and files. Do you need them all? Or are the random apps with red notice numbers next to them more distracting than anything else?
Start the year off by replacing apps you don’t use with new inspiring ones. Also, are all your images, contacts and text chains necessary? Or do some of them cause you to feel more anxiety than joy? Don’t forget that you’re in charge of your phone, and that you can do whatever you want!
Personally, we will download feel-good apps like Headspace for meditation and Sleep Score to track the quality of our sleep. Text chains from people with nothing kind to say are removed and old contacts get deleted in order to make room for new relationships in 2020.