So a BuzzFeed posted an article titled "30 questions you should ask yourself before 2016" so I thought I'd have a little bit of fun on my crazy New Year's eve in and answer them...
1. What did you do this year that you’re proud of?
Graduated with a First in Psychology!
2. Who did you meet this year that inspired you?
Whilst at Uni I was lucky enough to be taught by some very intelligent people and they inspired me to succeed and make a difference.
3. What did you read that you think bettered you?
I'd either just say reading novels because it helps you see different perspectives. Or completely the opposite... research papers.
4. What are songs that you will always hear and think of this year even when you’re listening on some contraption that hasn’t even been invented yet?
Taylor Swift - 1989 album!
5. What were some times that you laughed so hard you could barely breathe?
I can't even think of a specific time... but I've had a lot of laughs during in the time I was in my Christmas temp job.
6. What were your favorite movies? Not what was good, not what you had to see because of your friends or the media. What were your favorites?
Disney's Inside Out!
7. What are some fears that you had at the beginning of the year that you overcame?
Long flights and planes... one thing that has put me off travelling to the US before was the long flight. I thought I'd feel trapped and get a bit panicky but I actually managed to relax and now it seems silly thinking about it!
8. What were quotes that you loved this year?
"Sometimes the best book has the dustiest jacket, and sometimes the best teacup is chipped."
–Belle (Once Upon a Time)
9. What are ways that you exercised self care?
Trying to exercise regularly!
10. What are things you want to see more of next year?
More money in my bank account would be nice to see!
11. What are five things you did that you never thought you’d actually do?
- Graduate with a first
-Go to New York
-Struggle so much to find a job after Uni
- Enjoy a classic car show
-Nearly miss a flight!
12. What were your favorite things this year?
Going to New York and everything about it. Seeing the city in summer and walking around central park. Visiting in the winter and seeing School of Rock on Broadway!
13. What are the most important things you learned this year?
How to cook!
14. What is your favorite photo from this year?
15. What are five things you want to say to people you love?
- Do what makes you happy
- If something is making you unhappy then change it
- "Worrying is like walking around with an umbrella waiting for the rain"
- If you need cheering up watch a Disney film! Or even better, invite me round and we'll watch Disney!
- Thank you for putting up with me!
16. What are some places where you feel true joy in your life?
Being near the sea! Also in the photo above I was pretty happy looking over New York!
17. Where do you feel most yourself?
Around those who I don't feel like they're judging me and I can be my true self!
18. What were your favorite meals?
I had the best pork chop of my life in a grill house in New York city and I don't think anything will ever taste as good!
19. How did you calm yourself in times of stress?
Adult colouring!
20. What are some compliments that you received that deeply affected you?
Any compliment which is actually genuine and not being said to make conversation!
21. Who are people that you believe are bringing out the best in you?
My lovely boyfriend!
22. What items of clothing did you buy that felt the most you?
Disney Vans tshirts and pijamas ahahahaa!
23. What are you excited about leaving behind in 2015?
Nothing - everything has taught me a lesson!
24. What are five things that you were hard on yourself about but would never have been hard on a friend if they were experiencing it?
- Struggling to find a job
- Not exercising enough
- Not being as organised as I would like
-Not having a plan for how to get a job I am happy with
- Being a rubbish cook!
25. What are the best pieces of advice you heard this year?
26. What are the best pieces of advice you gave this year?
It is always going to be the same... you regret the things you don't do the most!
27. What things have you been putting off doing because you didn’t have time?
Exercise...
28. What are some things you’d like to focus and work on in the next year?
Being more healthy, being more grateful and mindfulness!
29. What are the best parts of you that you feel really showed through this year?
Determination!
30. What are your biggest hopes for 2016?
I'll find a new rewarding job and that I can travel some exciting places!
Let me know if you answer these questions to! Leave me a comment or tweet me @_bowsnandbuttons
Hayley x
