At the end of every December, I always take the time to reflect on the year and start planning for the upcoming New Year. And every year I feel like I get a little better at setting more realistic goals and my 2022 goals are no exception.
I made a “master” list for my 2022 goals, but then I took some items and have specifically set up to focus on in the first quarter of this year — because baby #6 is due in April! Granted, items on my list include getting certain things done before the baby boy arrives, but finding a way to breakdown your master goal list will help not to become overwhelmed with so many plans and ideas for a new year.
Tip for 2022 Goals: When making your list, remember to find things to STOP doing– especially within our daily habits and routines.
It’s been three months since making New Year’s Resolutions. By now statistics say that many people have already given up on their resolutions for the year and by the end of the year only about 8%actually keep their New Year’s Resolution. I wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing?!
What can you expect from me this year? I wanted to write out my intentions and ask for some feedback as I plan into 2021 with intention. As always, my goal is guide into becoming better, learning new things, and taking care of ourselves. I’m here for support, share for encouragement, and to spark your own creativity!
Well, we are in the last 3 months of the year! I can’t believe how last and slow this year has been for me! .. This will be my 3rd year joining in Rachel Hollis’ Last 90 Day Challenge -read more here – the whole idea is that we should be ending the year just like we start January 1st – excited for a fresh start, goal focused, etc.
I have to say I really started my personal growth journey last December after reading Rachel Hollis’ Book Girl, Wash Your Face (now a New York Times Best Seller and 2M+ copies sold) so like many women, it resonated in many ways.
It made me realize that I am not the only one who struggles within their mind, the roles they have, and how they grew up. The only thing that matter is the knowledge:
I am in control of my own life, and if I don’t like it — that’s on ME.
This last year of personal growth has been uncomfortable, thought-provoking, and inspiring. I’ve read more books, watch more videos, and listen to more podcast on how thinking affects your body (down to a cellular level), how it can create or break the use of your potential, and become the person you really want to be.
I’m also definitely not even close to where I thought I would be one year into my personal growth journey.
Here are 5 Things I’ve Learned in my Personal Growth Journey:
1. You Need People.
Good people. Honest people. People of Integrity. You also need Mentors. As far as mentors go- books, podcasts, videos- are your friend when you start your growth journey. Then search out people ahead of you in the area of growth you are wanting . It’s okay to be selective. Who you surround yourself with, you become.
2. Gratitude.
Being grateful for what you have, the knowledge you learned, the things that you have – BE GRATEFUL. …. Contentment, but not complacent.
3. They Know Their Strengths and Weaknesses.
People in the growth journey work on the weakness (and know their triggers) just as much as they develop in the area of their strengths.
4. It’s in the Schedule.
The actions steps need to reach their goal and measure progress is found in the daily and weekly tasks. You can dream about running that marathon this year, but where in your schedule this week do you see the task of running.?!
5. You Never Truly Arrive at Your Destination.
The chance to learn something else, or to still be better than you were yesterday is always there. The key is the eagerness to learn- even if you become an “expert” there is always new ideas, techniques, opinions on how to improve.
I’m sure there are many more lessons to learn. Two or more of the 5 Lessons I’ve learned have shown in almost every book/podcast/video I’ve come across!
Top Books that have helped me over the last year:
If you have any resources, book suggestions I encourage you to leave a comment below or email me at findingfaithsfuture@gmail.com
