Happy August!

What a summer it’s been, and the best is yet to come! For new subscribers and readers, it’s important that you know how I set monthly goals for my self to help achieve my larger goals for the year. These are things that may seem small but keep me on track and focused on the big picture. With that being said lets jump right in.

1. Declutter my room

I can hear my mom laughing as she read this. I’m what some may call a “pack-rat”. I keep things for way too long and find it impossible to let items go. I’ve been really great this summer in doing this so far but I can definitely do more. I’m trying to live less cluttered but it’s so difficult! We all gotta start somewhere.

2. Get back in school mode

While you’re reading this I’m probably off in Brazil having the time of my life but soon after I will have to flip on the school switch. I can’t believe I’m going into my senior year!

3. Let down my guard a little..only a little

As I said I’m going to be a senior in college. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by. These really have been the best years of my life but I’m often known as the one who’ll stay in and study on a Saturday night. Usually I’m okay with that but because it’s my last year I want to spend as much time as possible with the friends I’ve become so close with over the years.

4. Think about the big picture

In college it’s so easy to live day by day with no worries. Going into my last year I need to start understanding my place in the world. Where I belong and what I want to be/do is a decision that has crept up so fast and I really need to start putting more thought into that.

5. Don’t let anxiety get the best of me

Some of my readers may know I am a very anxious person. My biggest fear is being underprepared. However, I’ve come to cope with anxiety pretty well over the past month and would like to continue doing so. I don’t want anxiety to be the reason I miss out on opportunities of a lifetime!

These are my goals for the month of August. I know some of these seem vague but they make sense in my head and that’s all that matters. I wish you all have an amazing month and enjoy the last of summer!

xo Rickie

**P.S. I’m headed to Brazil tomorrow so I may be absent for a week or so. To keep up with me follow me on Instagram or on my blog for Brazil.