Last year I took some time to brainstorm goals. They were written down here and there but I never compiled them into one place. Mentally I sort if knew what was on the list – pay extra on the mortgage, read more, exercise more, etc but I didn’t remember the specifics or have a way to look them over and remind myself of the end goal throughout the year.
This year I am focusing my goals a little more and putting them all here so I can remember and visualize them.
They might change or adapt as the months pass and that’s okay. As I make adjustments do them throughout the year, though, I want to put thought into the changes and not just lose focus.
Read 25 books. I’d love to do more but I’m trying to be realistic. The plan is to make this a goal I can exceed instead of fail at. I’m already having doubts as to whether I’ll finish all of the Jane Austen novels.
Run a 5K. I got to where I was enjoying running this fall. Then it got cold and it became torture. I’m hoping to start back up as the weather gets nicer and it stays light later.
Help our daughter memorize at least 6 verses.
Find an opportunity to serve each month. (Even as simple as the cookie plates we did last year or making a meal for someone)
Have an affordable (or free) date night each month (even at home).
Decrease our mortgage. Pay off 15% of what we have remaining on our mortgage.
Increase our car savings fund by $X. We aren’t in immediate need of a car but want to keep on plugging away on this goal so when it is necessary we have enough.
Try a new business idea. (As I research and get all my ducks in a row, you should hear more on this one.)
Blogging:
- Develop a subscriber freebie or e-book
- Increase e-mail subscribers, Facebook likes, and Pinterest followers by at least 2-3 times what they are currently.
- Get on Google Plus
- Find a way to consistently use social media
Do you do goals, resolutions, one word, something else or none of the above?
