HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I am blessed to know that we made it through 2020!
And, now let’s take a big sigh of relief.
I am happy to know I made it through the year COVID-free. I made out with my health and in my right mind. Jesus gave life to my body to see a new year, meaning I still have purpose here on earth.
As you may know, many people made new year’s resolutions. And I know it can be hard to maintain those goals I set for ourselves. Sometimes our resolutions can be too-complex, not realistic, loss of motivation, poor planning, no support, etc.
I am one of many people who make goals and do not follow through on what I set out to do.
This year is going to be different for me.
Don’t know why, but I am determined.
What are my goals for this year?
- Being consistent
- Daily Devotion and Prayer
- Balancing work and fun
- Write at least two books
- Cooking more instead of eating out
These aren’t in any particular order. Notice how I don’t have any deadlines or requirements telling myself to meet this goal by this date. Sometimes adding a deadline adds more anxiety, especially if I am not used to maintaining realistic goals. I say this because I procrastinate and push things to the last minute. Depending on the goal, a deadline can be good when you want to keep yourself driven and motivated. You can make short-term and long-term goals for yourself as long as you make them manageable and reachable.
For example, my goal is to include more healthy food in my diet.
Short-term goal: Prepare one to two budget-friendly meals for two weeks (meal planning).
After two weeks, I will reward myself with a treat (dessert).
Long-term goal: Cook five meals for the week.
This is manageable. Some of my goals I want to become a healthy habit for me. Like being consistent. Keeping myself accountable and motivated to know what to prioritize. I will talk habits more on Sunday.
Encouragement
When you make these goals, remind yourself to celebrate small victories and achievements. If you get off-track, that’s okay. Take a deep breath, pick yourself up, and continue on. Remember, you aren’t perfect. I have a hard remember that too.
Tweak your goals throughout the year, depending on how the year goes.
What new habits or goals do you have for this year?