setting goals + intentions for 2020
GOALS! I am gonna just go out and say it. I live for this shit!
For as long as I can remember, I have loved making lists, setting goals and getting excited about whats to come. As much as I love Christmas (which is like A LOT) I also love a fresh start and an excuse to set intentions and goals for the upcoming year.
I’ve got a fresh planner, notebook, pen and all of the fixin’s and baby am I ever ready to go!
I always have the intention of getting these kinds of posts live right at the start of January, but it seems I can never get it together in time. Although, I feel like this year I have a really valid excuse (a 10 week old bb boy!) The problem is, I get so excited about setting all of these goals and making all of these lists that I take my sweet time to make sure they’re just right.
So, how can you get started on setting this year (and decade!) off on the right foot? Here are a few of the things I like to do to get excited and refreshed for the year.
Oh, also - it’s never too late! These can happen late January, in the Spring or whenever feels right!
20 for 2020; I have been doing these lists for the past two years and am loving them! The goal is to make a list of things to do in that year, that are actual things you can cross off a list. So instead of saying “travel more” you could say “Go on a trip to California”. In the past I did 18 for 2018 and 19 for 2019. I am finally done my 20 things for 2020 list and am so happy with it :) — remember, they can be little things, it doesn’t have to be all about running a marathon.
do less // do more list; I like doing these and tend to have a lot more on the “do more” side of things. This is more so where I’d put things like “drink more water”, “cook more meals”, “spend more time outside” etc. A really cool way to be more intentional with the way you live and what excites you and makes you feel good.
things to do with your partner/bestie/family/kids; Pete and I also like making lists/goals and things we want to do together throughout the year. This year we’re also doing a list of things we want to do with Otis too! (the cutest, best list ever to make!) These are a fun ways to have lots to look forward to and try new things with the people you love!
Here are some little things I did to start the year/decade off on a positive note!;
made a list of home projects/things i wanted to clean out or organize
unsubscribed from all the newsletters i don’t care about anymore (omg this felt so good)
started following new accounts on instagram that inspire me and are different + creative
started using a new planner + notebook to fill with lots of ideas and dreams
made some tentative travel plans to have something to look forward to
re-organized and refreshed our place in little spots here and there
filled two large bags and two boxes of items and clothes to donate
downloaded and researched some new podcasts to listen to
started planning instagram/blog/podcasts with topics that excite me
freshened up my desk area so that i am inspired to spend more time there
loaded up on some eco-friendly items to live a more green lifestyle (more on that coming soon!)
started “self care sunday” with my own little basket of self care items
Ok, I hope you’re maybe feeling a bit more inspired to get started on some goals for 2020! They don’t need to be “resolutions”, I know a lot of people hate that word. Don’t let it discourage you from being excited about your future! MANIFEST THAT SHIT