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Now that we’re well into February have you taken time to assess any goals you’ve made for the New Year? Often people are so excited to start a new year that they create long lists of goals. The thing about creating a long list of goals is that you put so much pressure on yourself that you don’t accomplish half of your list. Trust me, I’m guilty of this…year after year after year.
This year I was encouraged to create a shorter list of goals making myself more likely to be successful. If you knock out those goals before the end of the year congratulations. You’ve just freed up opportunity for more goals. But as you add them, do 1-2 at a time.
Recently, I took a self assessment to determine what direction I needed to take this year. Self evaluation is a critical part of development. Some people admit to being their biggest critics.
Here are 3 goals I encourage you to PRIORITIZE this year if you haven’t already done so.
Personal Goals
Brainstorm some ideas of things you’d like to accomplish that will bring personal satisfaction and growth. I mean the whole purpose of goal setting is to see a change, no? This could range from planning monthly dates with yourself (yes to a mani/pedi please) to reading at least one book during the year (that you’ve been putting off) to checking something off your bucket list, such as taking a vacation to a tropical island. The list of possibilities is endless. Go here for a list of suggestions. If you set out to accomplish this goal and find that you’re succeeding before the spring, choose another and continue on your journey. Come the end of the year, you’ll have the sense of satisfaction that you deserve and ability to tackle more in the upcoming year.
Physical Goals
Recently my family and I visited Paris where it wasn’t hard to notice that there were few obese people walking the streets. Surely this is a perk of living in a city where you can freely ride bikes and do a lot of walking. 72% of American adults are overweight to include obesity. I commend those frequenting gyms and completing workout programs to maintain good health. With the changes in healthcare and healthcare costs, being healthier should be a goal for everyone. This year I encourage you to create small goals to improve your overall physical health. Here are a list of suggestions. Goals could be as small as committing to drinking 40 ounces of water a day to walking at least 30 minutes 2-3 days a week. If you can be consistent with a small goal I challenge you to build on it and go BIG.
Financial Goals
Currently I’m reading a book called “Broke Millennial” by Erin Lowry. If you purchase this book, you won’t regret it. Initially, I started listening via audiobook but into chapter 4 realized the jewels being dropped and had to have a hard copy for later referral. I’m also currently listening to an audiobook “You’re a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero. Again, if you have a goal to become more money savvy, this won’t be a regretable purchase.
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who has to much financial knowledge. I recommend setting a financial goal no matter how big or small. Saving $25 a paycheck is a start and will get you motivated to save more when you realize how quickly it adds up. If you can save more do it. Better yet, learn about stocks. It’s apparently a lot easier than most people think. You’ll thank yourself later when you have a nice rainy day fund and you’re sitting on fat checks.
Now that we have a few goals established for the new year go forth and prosper. Leave your goals in the comments. I’d love to hear them. You just never know who you might inspire with your goals. Always make self growth a priority. Growing is probably the number one thing you can do for yourself. Nothing’s finer than looking back at who you used to be and seeing how far you’ve come and who you’ve becone. Lets focus on the ultimate goal for 2020-creating healthier habits.
Thanks for this. I always set physical and financial but being in the fitness industry, it’s easy for them to mesh.
I am going to set a personal goal for myself. Something that makes me feel good. Other than fitness!
Yes queen! Make a personal goal that doesn’t affect any other outlets in life. My goal is to get a manicure with gel and eye brow waxing monthly-well at least most of them too. As a mother I’m terribly bad at buying my children things (that they don’t always need) but never buying for myself. I know I’m not the only woman guilty of this.
Personal- set aside 30 minutes a day for myself to journal, read, pray, listen to music. Just 30 minutes
Physical – finish my 8 week Keto class.
Financial- stick to my 3 year debt elimination plan.
I LOVE all of these. You’ll have to share how the keto class works for you. I’ve seen some amazing results and have considered it. That ultimately might become a goal this year. If I do it, you’ll know!
A few goals of mine include reading my bible more, get out of the house more, budget better, and spend more purposeful time on things that actually matter to me and effect me! 🙂
Amen to that! I plan to prioritize myself this year and fulfill desires I’ve been carrying for a bit. I’m hoping to be an inspiration to other ladies in the process.
Such great tips to get us going for 2020. I’m guilty of starting strong and falling off but this year I plan to change that bad pattern. Thanks for the ideas love happy 2020!!
You’re welcome! Plan to evaluate your goals quarterly and where you are. That will help you be successful throughout the year. I plan to do a vision board within the next week to keep me motivated as well.
I’ve made a Dream Blessed board to help me out for 2020. I put it above my bed so I can see it daily, as well as inspire my husband to grow as well. Some of the things on it are; sleep schedule, self care, helping others, balanced, quality family time., Bible reading, praying faithfully, and Saving.
This just names a few. This way, it reminds us to be consistent and focused for the long haul. It’s often we tell ourselves things we need to be better at but busy days slip by and a year has passed before we realize what we didnt do.
I like that you’re trying to inspire your husband as well. Same here. And you said it….the year passes before we realize that we didn’t do what we set out to do.
Great post. I definitely need to assess my financial goals again with everything going on. Thanks for this!
I’m making some great strides in the first half of this year. I’m just staying motivated to keep going.
I graduated with my MSW in 2012 and have been afraid to take my licensure exam. Well, I currently have my provisional license, I’m paying for clinical supervision, beginning a Zoom study group with other women who are preparing for the licensure exam (COVID-19 quarantine sort’ve helped this come about) AND I’m in the final stages of getting credentialed for my additional stream of income through providing contract private practice counseling to build my savings and help reduce my debt for my 4th quarter 2020/1st quarter 2021 goal.
This is alllll so amazing. You have me needing to do some re-evaluation. Keep up the awesome work.
These are such awesome goals.Keep going!
Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.