My Big Goals for 2020
As many of you know, one of my faults is that I simply cannot live without a well-organized list. So, it would not be January without setting some lofty goals and committing them to paper. After following several blogs for a couple of years, I’ve decided to follow in the footsteps of Mavis and place my ‘mighty big goals’ right here for the universe to see. By updating each week, perhaps I can maintain accountability – and, maybe, inspire others to try their hand at something new, too!
Oh, and I also fully intend to document how I weave my #OneWord2020 into my everyday life here, too.
01: Get 6 – 7 Hours of Sleep Each Night
New responsibilities at work, early morning swim practices, and late night basketball games crashed my sleep habits in the fall, and I felt the wear and tear on my body – physically and emotionally. My goal is to prioritize my time better so that I can hit the pillow earlier!
02: Save Money
Save money and remove debt! I plan to select one debt and remove it from the monthly budget…snowball effect!
03: Learn Calligraphy
Isn’t that so pretty? In reality, there are people that can create this with pen and ink! I want to be able to do that! I have nice handwriting – so I don’t think that this will be a huge challenge, just time for lots of practice, patience, and a willingness to embrace growth over time. I’m going to share my practicing efforts with you, here!
Oh, and I bought a book to help me out: The Guide to Mindful Lettering.
To add a little pizzazz to this entry, I have also invested in a new iPad with pen and software to practice digitally. Who has tips to share?
04: Purge 1000 items
5 year ago, we purchased a home with less than half of the square footage of our previous home. While many, many things did not make the move, there are far more “things” that I can do without to simplify my life. Further, my father is purging his home – and, gifting many items to me. In my quest to remodel our beach bungalow, I’m beginning with a ruthless attack against clutter! 1000 items are leaving my home!
05: Organize the Attic
As I peek into this disorganized space, I realize that many of the 1000 items that need to leave are stored right here. I plan to tackle this area one box and board at the time. By 2021, this space will be floored, organized, and contain a lot less “stuff”!
06: Read 100 Books, including ALL of the DBC books.
In 2019, I committed to reading 75 books. By the time that the clock struck midnight on December 31, I had logged 100 books! I am sure that I can do this again. Last year, the book choices were split between beachy fiction (downloadable from my local library) and educational texts that I read with my voxer PLN. As I dive into books this year, I will share my takeaways here!
To kick off 2020, I already have a book stack:
- Move Your Bus | Clark {Emerging Leaders read}
- Permission Granted | Wilkins {Personal Growth}
- Tiny Habits | Fogg {Personal Growth}
- Radical Candor | Scott {Professional Growth/Book Study}
07: Try 52 New Recipes
It is so easy for me to find myself in a food rut, especially when planning family meals around packed athletic schedules and heavy academic workloads. Sadly, our weekly menu started to resemble that of a short order cook as we neared the holiday season. Not anymore! In my commitment to get into better shape, I plan to try one new recipe each week – with a full family review. Hopefully, this will encourage me to dust off some of the cookbooks (maybe purge a couple?) and might even expand our taste palette. Stay tuned!
08: Get in Shape
With so many changes in the life of our family, I have allowed my physical fitness to slide. 2020 begins the year to invest in me! I plan to do something physical every day: A run, Lift weights, Long walk with the dog, Pilates, Yoga, something. Every. Day. Last year, I logged 2019 miles with RunTheYear2018. This year, I am committed to running the entire year: 2020 miles. Anyone want to join me with RTY2020?
09: #OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera
Last year, I joined Michael Matera on his #OneMonthGoals journey. I ran every single day for a month – and it was glorious. This year, I am committed to selecting (and sticking with) one new goal each month, which I will document here.
January 2020: Run daily. 31 day running streak, here I come.
10: Write/Send 52 notes/cards
In our technology-driven, text-based, handheld world, written words are few and far between. In fact, I used to say that the mailbox’s purpose had dwindled to being a deliverer of bills – yet, online banking and e-bills have practically eliminated that, too. This Christmas, like all Christmases, I was delighted to receive Christmas Cards from my family and friends who still send them. I hang these proudly in my home and pour over them for hours – reaching out to those friends about what an incredible year they have enjoyed, how precious their children are, and how happy I am that we remain friends. Why should one wait for Christmas to share these thoughts? This year, I plan to write one note (at least) per week to spread cheer!
11: Redesign my sunroom
Currently, we have a cute little room in our home that is filled with windows, and it is an absolutely perfect sunroom. It desperately needs an overhaul, so I’m giving myself a year to make that happen.
12: Do things that make me feel alive (One per month)
There are things in my life that I absolutely live for: A cloudless day on the beach with a delicious book, a shopping day with my girls that has no timeline, exploring a new place, impromptu road trips… This year, I want to intentionally leave white space in my calendar to encourage more fun.
Secret Goals!
These are pretty big secret goals that I will definitely blog about once they happen! Until then, know that I am working diligently in the background to share awesome news with you sooner rather than later! 365-day deadline begins…now!
- Secret Goal #1
- Secret Goal #2
- Secret Goal #3
- Secret Goal #4
OK! These goals are out there for the world to see. I plan to check it on Sundays to update my progress – with funny stories and photos, as I’m sure that this will be a hilarious journey.
What are your goals for 2020?
Cheers, Holly