Just another stranger on the internet here to say, “Happy New Year!” to you today. I’ve never been one to set goals for the new year, let alone achieve any of the goals if I do. The goals I tend to set aim too high and don’t focus on the success achieved when working towards those goals. (i.e.: Back in 2019 I had a goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon. When I didn’t meet that goal I clocked it as a complete failure without recognizing that I had run my first ever marathon. In 2020, I went for it again and this time overtrained leading to an injury that forced me to walk the last 8 miles of the race. Again, I marked it as a failure instead of seeing it as an accomplishment for even finishing the race with an injury). These two examples just to say, when you look at goals with that kind of tunnel vision, you can feel like a failure instead of celebrating all the milestones achieved along the way. So for 2025, I’m setting some attainable goals to help me shift my mindset.
Three Attainable Goals for 2025
While everyone’s goals for the new year are different, there are certain themes that pop up year after year. For instance, goals of working out more, eating healthier, etc. While I don’t think my three personal goals may be applicable to everyone, hopefully they help you on your journey of attainable goals for 2025.
Fall Back in Love with Running
It has been a long time since I have loved running. When I was training for my marathons, I was dedicated and working towards a goal. And while working towards a goal so big certainly keeps you motivated, it doesn’t mean you love it. Not to mention, when you don’t achieve said goal, it can actually make you hate it.
This year, instead of setting a goal tied to personal records or long distances, I just want to fall back in love with running. How you may ask? I’ve convinced my friend to register for a RunDisney race in April this year. She is not a runner and the only way I convinced her to sign up was for the medal. But already following along with her journey has renewed my running spirit. And I can’t wait to be by her side as she runs her first race and celebrate her win.
Romanticize My Life
I think there’s so many things in our daily lives that we forget to romanticize and be grateful for. Sharing dinner with your SO, lighting a candle, reading before bed. So many little things that we fail to recognize as a luxury. Which is why my 2025 goal is to recognize and romanticize these things more. Whether this is hosting more dinner parties or taking the time to appreciate cooking dinner with Michael, I think this goal will help me ultimately be more optimistic and grateful throughout the year. And, in a way, it’s also about celebrating the little wins too.
Adding Character to Our Home
We built our house over the course of 2022 and 2023. As you may guess, builder grade homes only have so much character. While we’ve added a gorgeous bookcase, there’s a lot more room for improvements. One of my goals for 2025 is to add more character to the house. Whether it’s updated lighting fixtures, crown moulding, or the addition of a fireplace, I’m excited to see it transform in small ways this year!
For more of my home inspo, check out my Pinterest Board.
