Have a Wholesome 2025
Setting Your Goals for the Year Ahead
Back in 2022, I started listing my top 10 goals for the coming year. No more resolutions that last less than a month. While I haven’t been able to tick all 10 each year, I have managed to accomplish most of them. In 2024, I met 7 out of 10 goals and I was super elated about this. I have made significant progress compared to when I didn’t set any goals for myself.
As I set my goals for 2025, I am listing down my next 10 goals. Some of these are rollovers from last year. So what! I am going to make a fresh attempt in a fresh year.
Things I have learnt during this process of setting and tracking goals for the year:
List down goals early in the year: Setting goals helps you think, assess and then clearly put down what you desire from the coming year in your life – for yourself and for people around you. Setting goals is the first step. Take this step today! No further delay.
Make your goals holistic for a wholesome year: I try to cover 4 aspects of my life through these 10 goals. Health, Work, Personal growth, and Family. What are your top 3 – 4 priorities for next year? What are you trying to achieve in these areas?
Evaluate your progress regularly: If you list and forget, more likely that you will not make progress on many of these goals. Pin them up on a board in your work area or keep them pinned as a list on your desktop. Set aside time at the end of every quarter to see where you stand and assess your progress.
Stay Flexible and Adaptable: Life is unpredictable. Circumstances will change. The important thing is to be flexible with your goals. Be open to adapting them as needed. Adjusting your goals is not failure. It’s a sign of being realistic and responsive to changes.
Celebrate yourself when you achieve goals: Every time you achieve one or more of your goals, you are keeping a promise made to yourself. Your self-confidence will go up. You will feel more energized. You will grow to become a better version of yourself.
Learn from setbacks and stay positive: Setbacks happen. Reflect on them, learn from them, and adjust your approach. Keep pushing forward with a positive attitude. Your believe in yourself and persistence will make all the difference.
Find a Partner: If you feel you may not stay on course alone, share your goals with someone you trust. It could be a family member, a friend, or a mentor. They can help keep you motivated and accountable. Plus, they can give you that friendly nudge when things get tough.
A new you awaits in 2025. So, don’t get caught in the noise of vague resolutions any longer. Take some time today and list your goals for 2025.
Your journey to a better you is just one step away. Take that step today and keep thriving in 2025!
"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life." – Les Brown