My Goals for 2018

A few of you have been asking what my goals for 2018 are for inspiration to create your own, so here we are! The beautiful thing about personal goals is that they only have to make sense for you. 

This year I am using the yearly Powersheets from Cultivate What Matters. The first 30 pages or so walk you through what matters most in different areas of your life. Through several written activities and circling words, you are asked to narrow your vision/desires down into yearly goals.

However, I truly believe you do not need an expensive workbook to make goals for yourself! The biggest factor in cultivating life change is having accountability. If you are not sure where to start, download a free copy of my Cultivate Guide & Workbook or read my previous post about narrowing your focus. There are also tons of resources on Pinterest! 

A few things to note when you are creating your own goals: 
1. Make time to sit down alone. Remove distractions. Breathe & allow yourself room to reflect & focus. This is not a time for feeling guilty about what you did not accomplish last year--this is a time to breathe truths over yourself. You are capable. You do the best with what you have. You have purpose. You are strong. You can listen & believe your own voice.  

2. Download a guidebook, hire a coach, or ask yourself: what worked last year? What areas of your life have been neglected? Where have you seen improvement & want to continue? What is important to you now? What gets you really excited? Where can you improve? How can you start the project/idea that has been on your mind lately?

3. Stay in your own lane. Comparison is the thief of joy, so look straight ahead to what it is that you want to cultivate. It doesn't matter if everyone else is saving money for a pink pony, you do you. There are no limitations or expectations, your goals only have to make sense for you. 

4. That being said, feel free to draw inspiration from anywhere that feeds your soul. This beautiful world is meant to be enjoyed, so allow yourself to create audacious goals & play big. 

5. Jot everything you think of down. Then, outline your perimeters & narrow your focus. 

6. Remember your big yearly goals should be separated into monthly, weekly, & daily action steps. Map it out in your planner--when you can visualize the time you have, you make better use of it!

Here's a few of my goals for the year broken down! 

My Goals:

1. I will prioritize my health through exercise and healthy eating.

   1. Why: Because health is so important for confidence, longevity, and energy.

   2. Actions:

      1. Drink lots of water

      2. Hike, gym, popsugar fitness, cycling with William, walk during lunch break, etc

      3. Limit drinking calories

      4. Keep track of food intake & exercise

2. Cultivate an attitude of joy & gratitude.

   1. Why: Because sometimes I’m grumpy and there is so much to find joy in!

   2. Actions:

      1. Meet one on one with friends for solid, quality time

      2. Spend time listening to podcasts & reading books that feed my soul

      3. Make time for the arts & things that inspire

      4. Keep a gratitude journal/list running throughout the year

3. Prioritize personal relationship with Jesus

   1. Why: Because God is literally the most important thing. For renewed perspective, for boldness, for Truth, for wisdom, for love, for encouragement.

   2. Actions:

      1. Increase amount of Scripture I read & try to memorize verses that stand out.

      2. Journal and pray during quiet time each day.

      3. Prioritize time spent in the Word (1st thing in morning or at work)

      4. Write in Sabbath days in planner.

4. Make time for fun & discover what fills me up!

   1. Why: Because I want to embrace this beautiful life & self care is important!

   2. Actions:

      1. Try something new each month

      2. Make space in schedule for “nothing.”

      3. Prioritize work during work hours.

      4. Plan day trips or new ATL adventures.

5. Celebrate & deeply love my husband & community.

   1. Why: Because I have insanely good people in my life whom I adore and everyone loves to be loved.

   2. Actions:

      1. Keep track of important days/events & acknowledge them.

      2. Increase amount of encouragement notes I send.

      3. Make time for more dinners & coffee dates.

      4. Invite them on my #4 Goal Adventures!

6. Learn & experience more through classes, people, and books

   1. Why: Because all of the greats led lives of continued learning & it is a gift to be an educated woman in this world.

   2. Actions:

      1. Read 18 books this year.

      2. Sign up for one online course/certification.

      3. Make list of what interests me & look for upcoming opportunities to discover.

Let's hear from you! What are some goals you are accomplishing in 2018? Comment below!