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New Year, New Goals
Every time a new year rolls around there’s a part of me that gets so excited. A new year means a fresh start for me. I can look back at the past year and know it’s behind me. Sometimes looking back I’m pleased with my progress. Other times there were heartaches, stresses, and tribulations that I can reflect on, brush my hands off figuratively, and move forward.
For the past ten years I have stopped making ‘resolutions’, and instead made yearly goals. To me the word resolution is strict and unwavering. If I were to make a resolution, and in the first week of the year stumble, then I always felt like I was done. With goals, I can work towards them and change them as I see fit.
Making Goals
When I sit down to make my goals, first I have to look back on the past year. What worked? What didn’t? Was there something that held me back? What do I need to change in order to hopefully hit those goals?
Last year I did okay. I didn’t hit all my goals, but I did move forward in certain categories.
My main goals last year were:
Write every day
Increase the amount of side hustle income each month
Cook more meals so I eat better and save money