Goals, resolutions, plans, ambitions, promises, decisions, call it what you may, but with a New Year just around the corner, you’re bound to start some soul-searching to decide on a future course of action. There’s something about a new beginning that sets us on overdrive to start making some fresh new goals to get a little closer to what we aspire for in life. But setting goals without a follow through plan never really gets us anywhere.
Having a goal without charting a way forward is a frivolous exercise. And most often than not we end up setting goals that are unachievable and well, some we outgrow. So, now that there’s a New Year coming, why not start a new habit of setting effective goals that are worth pursuing and most importantly, one that will not limit your aspirations or your progress?! So, let’s keep up the momentum with our simple goal-setting pointers to achieve an action plan that is achievable and enjoyable.
Write Down Your Goals
It’s scientifically proven that writing down your goals improves the success rate. There sure is something empowering and liberating about penning down our thoughts, fears and aspirations. So, yes, it’s time you made journalling a part of your daily routine. It’s also a great habit to cultivate self-love. Moreover, journalling is the perfect me-time activity that lets you take a mindful journey inward to better understand your true aspirations, apprehensions and identify your strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement — something you should explore to set goals that matter to you.
Set Specific and General Goals
This might seem counterintuitive but it’s necessary to set goals that are specific to your needs but also keep the larger picture in mind. Wanting to lose x number of kilos is a specific goal, but only focusing on that could make you cultivate unhealthy eating habits that might end up hurting you rather than helping. So, having a general goal like “getting healthier in 2025” will let you focus on finding new, healthier ways to lose weight. Balancing general and specific goals will make you enjoy the process rather than obsess over the outcome.
Be Flexible
People change and evolve and so do our needs. Accept that what you want today might not be the same even a few months down the road. So, accept change as a part of your learning and growing process and be ready to accept a shift in perspective as a part of your progress.
Don’t Let Your Goals Define You
Your aspirations matter but they are not supposed to be the centre of your universe. Assuming “I will be happy if I achieve this” or “I will not rest till I get from A to Z” will only put your life on pause until the next milestone. Every small win is important, and they should be celebrated to keep you motivated and happy. Start a gratitude journal if you’re not able to stop obsessing over the end point. Gratitude journals help you celebrate, acknowledge and appreciate all the little things and the big things in your life and cultivate the habit of positivity and optimism.
General Goals You Should Set for 2025
Staying Healthy
A healthy you is a happier you! Staying in shape is good but making healthier food choices and staying active should be on your list of priorities. Whether it’s going vegan or looking at organic produce or simply choosing a more mineral and vitamin rich diet, exercising regularly and taking up meditation, starting a healthier routine is a great way to stay blissful.
Travel
Travelling opens your mind to new perspectives and possibilities. In 2025 choose to go someplace new. Make new friends, explore the world and trust us you’ll be happier. Travelling is proven to keep you motivated and happy and that is a goal, isn’t it?
Pursue Creativity
Get your hands dirty with clay modelling or ceramic pottery or even painting. Taking up a creative pursuit makes you sharper and helps you build a mindful routine. It’s as good as meditation, so in 2025 make sure to get creative.
Prioritise Me-Time
You matter the most and your wellbeing begins with self-care and loads of self-love. Make me-time a part of your daily routine to escape the stressors of your world (at least for a few minutes!). Whether it’s painting, diffusing some oils as you relax on your couch, to enjoying a quiet time in your favourite nook, curled up with a book and hot mug of coffee, your me-time routine could be anything, but it should become a no-compromise routine that you should prioritise in the coming year.
20 Achievable Goals to Set for 2025
- Try digital detox.
- Declutter your space.
- Read more.
- Make one small change.
- Learn a new skill.
- Hydrate more.
- Stop procrastinating.
- Shop mindfully.
- Explore new hobbies.
- Invest time in your skincare.
- Get more active.
- Write letters to yourself —start journaling.
- Create a calming nook at home to unwind.
- Sleep on time.
- Establish a me-time routine.
- Donate.
- Prioritise your relationships.
- Set realistic expectations.
- Ask and receive feedback.
- Express appreciation, practice gratitude (start a gratitude journal).
While goals are good to help you plan the destination, sticking to a routine to get where you want to be can be a daunting task. And well, setting achievable goals is an exercise that certainly needs some planning and motivation to stay focused. But there are numerous apps that you could look at to record and evaluate your daily, weekly or even monthly progress. You could also create a vision board in your favourite nook to see where you are and where you are heading. You could even start a goals journal to stay focused but remember to enjoy the process and not just look at the end picture. And make sure you create a me-time routine to savour the journey of chasing your dreams.
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