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Goals for the New Year
As we start the new year within the first couple weeks many people make New Year resolutions and follow them but by the end of the month often enough they stop. I have done this and found that after reflecting on my goals, they were unrealistic. Things like losing weight, going out more, making new friends, travelling etc and by the end of the year I haven't achieved some of these.
So I started making goals that were realistic to my lifestyle to help me achieve those things. By reflecting on what my life is which is very busy between uni and work and structured my goals around them. That way I achieved them and achieved the change I wanted in my life. Also making them within the first week instead of before the New Year to have a chance to reflect on it
I start with making a big goal e.g. Trying something different each month and spending less time on my phone.
Then I break it down into smaller goals for throughout the week/year
Here's some of mine:
- Spending 2-3 days a week on TikTok instead of scrolling each day
- Signing up for new workout challenges with my PT when she offers them and is 3 days a week
- Turning a crappy uni time (4 pm-6 pm on a Friday) into being able to get dinner or go out with friends when I usually don't have the time
- Trying a new recipe or food I don't normally eat
This way I am not putting so much pressure on that big goal and making it more realistic in my life. Also focusing more on those little ones and then halfway through the year new goals always turn up to replace the old ones.
What are some of your goals and how will you achieve them?
Comments
Breaking down goals into something smaller and more accomplishable is amazing! The new year always brings some unwanted expectations and it's great to turn that into something for reflection, focusing on the smaller things. Keep it up 🎉
These are sounding like some amazing goals for the New year, just remember not to put too much pressure on yourself to achieve them 😊
Hi @Rara I love this post! I agree, I usually make big goals and end up giving up because I don't break down how I actually am going to achieve them. This year I want to read more so I set a goal of 40 books (so it's around 1 book a week with some leeway). I also decided to spend less time on my phone. I did this by setting screen time limits. I've done this in the past but I've set my own password and have ended up overriding it. This time my friend has the password so I have no way to access social media/games once I go over the limit and it's really worked so far!
As ive finished school and currengtly have no further plans, I feel like I have lost my pourpose a bit. But my goal is to travel this year. I paid for my passport yesterday and I am working very hard to save money so I can go and make some memories. Some days work is really exhausting but I am getting better at taking an step back when it gets too much, and asking for a day off every once in a while is nice too.
Hey @millie_moo,
I totally understand how finishing school can make you feel a bit out of sorts! 😅 When I finished school I felt a mixture of relief but also lost as I did not have that big goal anymore. All those days ahead without any big plans to fill them. But I hear you are planning fill those days with travelling and working a bit more. Glad to also hear you are recognising when it’s time to take a step back from work and have some time to catch your breath! I wonder where are you planning on travelling too? I hope 2024 brings many lovely memories travelling and finding your purpose again after finishing school! 😊
Hi Raya, loving the positive mindset, such a great idea! My New Years resolution is to complete my Masters successfully! I also would love to implement some more chill time as i find that i am unable to watch tv during the university semester!
Happy New Year, wishing positive vibes :)!
Hi @Rara 
Such a groovy idea! My New Year resolutions are to be more mindful, stop rushing everything and to graduate uni!
Hi @Rara 
Thanks for coming up with this post!
My goals for this year are to step out of my comfort zone more and experience new things and to read more books as last year I was not very good at that. I feel that this year I need to be less afraid, be brave and try things that I have been putting off or that scare me
Hi @Rara 
Kudos to you for taking into account what has/has not worked in the past to come up with realistic goals. I wish you and everyone else that's commented the best of luck! 🙂
I made a little vision board actually, and I want to focus on reframing uncertainty as possibility and just cultivating a more hopeful, assertive and optimistic outlook in my life.
Hey @Rara 
This is such a great activity! Writing down goals is important as it really helps you to commit to them. It can be overwhelming to have year long goals that feel unachievable. Breaking them down into smaller goals is such a great idea.
I would like to complete a full year of university without needing to intermit. By prioritising my mental health, managing stress properly, and not putting too much pressure on myself I should be able to accomplish my goal. Ultimately, health comes first so if I need to take a break, that’s okay too.
Hey same here!!!! I'll be in uni this year and I tend to breakdown easily under pressure so I hope this year I'll be a bit more gentle with myself too! Love your goals:)
Hi @Rara 
Thanks for making this post!
My new year resolution is: Have courage and try new things.
I don't really have much specific goals, but my overall goal for the year is to push the limits of my comfort zone. This translates into specific decisions I may be making throughout the year. For example, if a certain activity or event seems interesting to me but I'm worried about not knowing anyone etc, I would likely push myself to go to the event anyway. Basically my new year resolution would encourage me to go for new experiences generally, as long as there are no obvious risks or danger.