Have you been thinking over your new year’s resolutions yet? I have, all year actually. Other than yearly goals in my work and studies, I usually reassess and reflect over what I want within all areas of life. I don’t think new year’s resolutions always have to be about striving towards being more successful, better and get or do more. It can also be about re-routing and leaving things out. This year among other things, I’ve tried to stay away from negativity and next year I’ll focus more on inviting positivity.

I’m implementing a new way of thinking; the rule of good intention. It means that I’ll try to live life assuming that everyone acts and say things with good intentions, unless proven otherwise of course. Skeptic thinking take away more than it gives, and I really want to collect as many real friendships, relationships and positive experiences as possible.  This way of thinking will hopefully make me braver and more confident and that’s the extra push I need within all areas of life. Nevertheless, do I need to constantly remind myself to generate more positivity myself.

Other than implementing this rule of positive thinking, I want to do more free time studies that only focuses on my personal interests rather than school requirements, as well as jump fearlessly into new projects that interest me. I also want to dig deeper into my fascination in spirituality and invite more of that side into my life. And just like every other year, I need to work out more and cut down on sugar, but let’s be realistic, self-love overrules these aspirations. So, it probably won’t happen this year either ;).

coat samsoe&samsoe (borrowed)// jeans levis// tee anine bing// boots hm// bag chanel// earrings sofiaruutuxgauhar

Pictures by Juuli Rönkä

Today is a very important ”pinch me” day. I’m hosting a pre-shopping event at Gauhar Helsinki today from 5 to 7 pm. You are all welcome to stop by and take a look at my earrings I’ve designed, shop Christmas gifts or just chit chat. This past summer and fall I’ve designed a pair of limited-edition earrings that will be released online tomorrow morning. I am extremely honored and happy for this project and I have to say, it’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done so far. Designing jewelry is so much fun! I could do it over and over again. Overall, this year has been amazing. I’m a bit scared to let go, but I guess I just have to dare to dream bigger and continue to be as grateful for everything as I am right now. And most importantly, take time to really take in all the accomplishments and dreams that has come true. What else do we work for if not to enjoy it?

After today, I’m more or less free from obligations and work. Or I’m never ”work free”, but free from schedules, deadlines and appointments. This Christmas will be health focused for me. I want to work out a lot and stay active. I quit my headache medication about a week ago, so I don’t have any other option than to really listen to my body and do what it requires from me. Unfortunately, my body wants me to move a lot, so that’s what has to be done. How will you spend your Christmas holidays?

knit hm// beret zara// jeans and boots anine bing// bag chanel// earrings own design for gauhar

Pictures by Juuli Rönkä