We are well into 2016 but I thought it’s still relevant to share my goals for the year. I already feel a bit behind on these because being sick for the first 3 weeks of the year kind of threw a wrench into things! I rarely set deadlines for my goals – I just like to make sure I’ve made some progress on them by the end of the year.
Anyway, on to what I plan to work on this year:
TRY NEW THINGS. Every year I like to try at least one new thing – and if I try more than, bonus! So far I’ve decided I’d like to take a barre fitness class (there’s a studio a few blocks from my house) and a graphic design class.
Last year I tried curling – D and I joined a team and while it was fun, we didn’t sign up again this year. It was way harder than I thought it would be and we sucked at it. So I don’t think curling is going to be my thing but I’m glad I tried it out! I also started my blog, which thankfully, I was more successful at.
ONLY BUY WHAT I LOVE: I’m a bit of a shopaholic and I love a good deal – which has resulted in me buying things that I really don’t like and never use. About halfway through last year, I was going through my closet and finding a lot of things I had only worn once or not at all; I decided then and there that I needed to be more mindful of my purchases. I think I did okay last year, but it’s something I want to improve on even more this year. One question I like to ask myself is, “If I don’t buy this, will I still be thinking about this a week from now?” and “Do I really LOVE this?”. The last one is really important – if I don’t love it, it’s not coming home with me.
BEING PRESENT. This is definitely something I need to improve on. I’m guilty of doing multiple things at once and I end up doing none of them well. Obviously there’s times where multi-tasking is required – but sitting down at dinner isn’t one of them. I need to learn to put my phone/iPad/laptop away more often and just enjoy watching a movie, having a conversation or playing with Maggie. This is going to be a hard habit to break but I’m determined to make some progress on it this year.
GET ORGANIZED. I’m dreading this one because it’s going to be A LOT of work but I know I’ll be relieved once it’s done. We moved 2 years ago but we still have a bunch of stuff that wasn’t unpacked/organized properly after we moved. It’s taking up a lot of space in our basement, so my goal this year is to get it all organized – whether it be given away, thrown away or designated its own place. It just needs to be dealt with and I refuse to push it forward another year!
BETTER MY BLOG. As I mentioned above, I’m really enjoying blogging so I want to focus some effort on improving Classic Maggie this year. Right off the bat, one of the first things I’m working on is a new header (one that isn’t blurry!). I also want to ensure I stick as close as I can to a consistent posting schedule – I know how important this is but it’s so easy to let this slide! Lastly, I also want to improve my photography! As the year goes on I expect there will be other improvements as well but I’ll start with those 3.
And those are my goals for 2016 – what are yours? Let me know below!
Thanks for reading!
Great goals! I’m dedicating this year to doing what makes me come alive, in particular: reading, writing and creating. Wishing you well with your goals.
Thanks! Your goals sound great as well – good luck with them! ☺️
Great goals! I especially like the “being present” one. So important in all aspects of life. 🙂
Thanks! I agree, very important and a hard thing to do! 🙂
I hope you are feeling better!! Those are all fantastic goals! I can’t believe we are 3 weeks in already, they have just whirled right by.
Thanks for reading! I am feeling better thank goodness! I’m glad January is flying by, it can’t go fast enough! ?