As the end of the year is coming up, I find myself thinking of what I want to change about my life in the new year. I do this every year, but not to this extent. I never tell anyone so they don’t hold me accountable for my actions. I think small scale most times and pick things I know I will do. Not having a job has given more time to think about what I want to do, as well as realize how much I use excuses to not do things I want to do. 2020 will be my year.
Without further ado, here are my goals for the year:
- Write more. I would love to get my book done this year, but that will only happen if I work harder on it. If I only write three days a week, that’s more than I do now. Writing is the one thing I have always loved, yet its what I always put on the back burner. Maybe if all things go well, I’ll be close to being published by the end of the year. It’s a big goal, but I know it’s one I can accomplish if I try hard enough.
- Get healthier. Every year I want to workout more or lose weight. It never lasts long though. I get back into my habits and don’t do as much as I should. I really want to start eating better, something I never really work at but is essential to getting healthier. I’m a picky eater and that has its challenges, but I really want to try new foods and incorporate things I love to eat into eat. I don’t want to diet, I’ll quit that as soon as I start it. I want more of a lifestyle change. Something that I continue for the rest of my life.
- Be more social. I’ve always been the shy, reserved girl. The one perfectly happy sitting back and watching others take chances. I’m hoping to change that some this year. I want to be more confident and not feel afraid to take chances. Even if it’s just talking to a stranger, it’ll be better than being quiet.
- Keep in touch more. Since I don’t see my friends as much, I don’t really talk to them all that much either. I’ve kind of isolated myself and I want to change that. Even if I can’t see them all the time, I at least want to check up every so often.
- Make money and save it. I haven’t been making much money doing the odd job here and there and it’s really taking a toll on my bank account. I still have a lot of bills to pay off and actually getting to make some has helped but it’s still not enough. I have made some selling clothes through ThredUp, but now I have to wait for the PayPal check. I’ve really cut my spending down, but I still feel like I need to cut back even more. At least until I get back to about the balance I had before.
- Have more me time. I never really take time for myself anymore and it does take its toll. I’ve been really stressed out lately and I know just sitting back and relaxing would help. I just haven’t made the time yet.
Those are some of my goals for 2020. Some of them are huge, I admit that, but they’re worth it. I’m hoping I stick with them. If you have any big New Year’s Resolutions, let me know what they are. Thank you so much for reading. Have a Happy New Year!