My New Year's Resolutions
In 2021, I’m attempting to build on the foundations I set for myself in 2020. I know it was a rocky year, but it caused a lot of us to rethink a lot of areas of our lives. Even though I don’t (and will never) have 100% clarity on the trajectory of my life, I like making plans that leave space for flexibility. I didn’t accomplish a TON last year, but this year, I’m hoping to be more tactical about my goals. I want to do quarterly check ins in addition to my monthly goal setting. I’ll link each update as we go! Without further ado:
The Goals
My 2021 Theme: Build
My 2021 Intention: I will create systems that propel me towards the ambitious plans I’ve laid for myself.
Health
- Increase Water Intake
- First Quarter: 16 oz/day
- Second Quarter: 24 oz/day
- Third Quarter: 40 oz/day
- Fourth Quarter: 64 oz/day
- Exercise Consistently
- Find an exercise routine that works
- Stretch in the mornings
- Run a 5k each quarter: March, June, September, November/December
- Lose xx pounds
- Develop Healthy Eating Habits
- Lower sugar intake – sugar-free month
- Incorporate more vegetables into diet
- Have one vegan day each week
- Maintain a good sleep schedule
- Begin tracking sleep
- Get at least 8 hours a night
Wealth
- Become debt free
- Finish pay off credit card debt by end of March
- Pay off Consolidation loan by June
- Pay off Student Loan by December
- Max out Roth IRA
- Create at least a $1,000 Emergency Fund
“Business”
- (redacted for now)
- Start a YouTube channel and grow subs
- Plan out videos in January; Launch in February
- Post 2x a month
- Learn editing techniques on After Effects (1 hr a week)
- Grow Instagram
- Make a content calendar
- Make an Instagram content calendar
Acuity
- Learn a new skill each month
- January
- February – Knitting
- March – Make Up
- April – Networking
- May
- June – Proper Exercise Form
- July – After Effects
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Write every day
- Carry around a mini-journal like David Sedaris
- Write down something you’re thankful for each day
- Read 35 books this year – 2.5/month
Free Time
- Bake a new recipe each month
- Create Community
- Host an event for friends at least once a month
- Make it a point to reach out to others.
- Travel somewhere new every two months
Monthly Goals
Jan: Complete 5 Year plan
Feb: Send Valentine’s Cards to friends
Mar: Transition to my new position well
April: Plant something new
May: Do spring cleaning
June: Move Every Day
July: Embark on another minimalist challenge
Aug: Make a Fall Bucket List
Sept:
Oct: Have a rad Halloween costume
Nov: Volunteer around Thanksgiving
Dec: Use Christmas Sinking Fund and expand gift giving
Oh wow, you got to the end of this? I like your dedication! Do you have any goals for the year? Want me to hold you accountable? I’d love to! Send me a message or a comment and baby, I’m yours!