How to Set Achievable Goals this New Year

Every year it is the same question… what is your new year’s resolution? I even find myself asking that question from time to time. Why do we bother? I mean we put so much pressure on ourselves only to find ourselves only dieting for a month or two or having our gym membership card collecting dust in our wallets.

You know the song “I’m a Mess” by Bebe Rex? That song title pretty much summed up my last year. However no more. I woke up this year with the blast of this is going to be a good year. Why because I have achievable goals I want to achieve this year.

Power of Three

Take a moment and pick three things you want to achieve. Just three. These need to be something you desperately want to do. Not your oh I want… which is the same thing every year and you find yourself not even close to it. We all know what I am talking about. Confession alert, mine is abs. I used to say I want abs this year. I do some crunches and absolutely hated every minute of it and guess what happened next… I stopped doing it. It wasn’t my dream. So pick three.

First Goal – Self Improvement

Think first about yourself. Look in the mirror and find out what you want to improve about yourself. If that is weight then mean it and find achievable ways to get there. Be realistic about what you choose. If you are passionate about your goal getting it done then you WILL get it done. Hear me! Get it done. Don’t stop. One you put self first and take care of yourself you will see a difference in you. My goal is to be happy. I found my happy and I am working towards it. No rain clouds.

Second Goal – Level Up Knowledge

Life is a constant learning environment and experience. We all have something we want to learn how to do. Mine is cooking and believing me I need to learn that but also Spanish would be fun to learn. I am all in with learning something new to building up yourself. Recently my end of the year goal was to finish my administrative assistant online course before it hit the new year. I only had a few days to cram in studying and exams but once I finished the finish line I was over the moon.

Third Goal – Dream Activity

Dreamers are always going to dream. Pick one activity that you always wanted to try this can be anything from swimming to surfing or travel activity. However, like the rest make it realistic and honest. If you don’t have any money to travel the whole world then maybe your goal should be saving a little bit of money so you are able to travel the next year. But with Groupon, you can basically try any new activity without breaking the bank. New activity and adventure in your city are very doable.

Final Thoughts

Remember that it is all in the mindset. Keep your sky clear of clouds because you are only going to be going up from here. Pick a goal for self-improvement, level up your knowledge and one for your dream activity. Then find a way that is easy for you to get there. Plan it out!