My New Year's Resolutions
According to some people, we’re right around the time people start to quit their New Year’s Resolutions. The drudgery of life begins to sink in, and we start to remember why those resolutions are so hard to keep. We have other obligations, and so many things we HAVE to be doing, improving ourselves isn’t necessarily one of them. Well, here’s a perfect solution to the so-called Quitter’s Day: just start late*. That’s what I did, and so far, so good!
Like every year, I wrote my resolutions on in the week leading up to 2020. I edited, added, and eventually came up with a list I’m happy with. While I love goals and goal setting, I did disobey one of the big pieces of advice often given about sticking to goals: focus on one or two at a time. It’s just not in my nature. Still, to combat that I’ve broken down most of my goals into smaller parts. That’s also a great suggestion. Without further ado, my 2020 Resolutions.
*I’m writing and posting this on January 20th, the day I watched the first movie of my 52 Weeks Challenge. Yesterday, I filmed my first video (but I haven’t edited it). I still haven’t gone to the gym. Baby steps.
The Goals
My 2020 Theme: Rise
My 2020 Intention: I will radically grow into the powerful woman I’m meant to be.
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 More
- First Half: Gym two times a week
- Second half: Gym three times a week
- Run a 5k each quarter: March, June, September, November/December
- Eat healthier
- 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 7.5 hours a night
Wealth
- Pay off credit card debt by end of school year = $???each month
- Pay off CUofGA Loan by end of summer = $??? each month
- Create a $??? Emergency Fund
- Save at least $??/month
- First Quarter: Jan $____ Feb $____ Mar$____
- Second Quarter: Apr $____ May $____ June $____
- Third Quarter: July $____ Aug $____ Sept $____
- Fourth Quarter: Oct $____ Nov $____ Dec $____
- Save at least $??/month
- Invest for Retirement
- Research different investment brokers in January
- Begin investing in Roth by end of January ($???/month)
- First Quarter: Jan $____ Feb $____ Mar$____
- Second Quarter: Apr $____ May $____ June $____
- Third Quarter: July $____ Aug $____ Sept $____
- Fourth Quarter: Oct $____ Nov $____ Dec $____
- Make $500/month teaching English online.
- (redacted for now)
Craft
- Make a new video each week
- Learn editing techniques on After Effects (1 hr a week)
- Complete a 52 weeks movie challenge
- Write every day
- Carry around a mini-journal like David Sedaris
- Write down something you’re thankful for each month
- Do stand up at an open mic
- Dedicate 30 mins to writing jokes each week
- Perform for friends first
- Don’t chicken out!
Acuity
- Take a new Masterclass class each quarter
- Read 30 books this year – 2.5/month
- Keep up with news by reading articles every other day
Free Time
- Bake a new recipe each month
- Cook a new meal every two weeks
- Create Community
- Host an event for friends at least once a month
- Make it a point to reach out to others.
- Travel somewhere every two months
Monthly Goals
Jan: Make a 5/10 Year plan
Feb: Send Valentine’s Cards
Mar: Have a fun spring break
April: Plant something new
May: Finish the school year strong
June: Go on road trip
July: Have a JOB secured
Aug: Move to a new city?
Sept: Make a Fall Bucket List
Oct: Have a rad Halloween costume
Nov: Volunteer around Thanksgiving
Dec: Don’t max out credit card buying gifts
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!