Setting Goals for the New Year
I can’t believe 2020 is already over. 2020 was a wild and unpredictable year. Typically, with every new year, we had somewhat of an idea how the following year would look for us. With 2021 being around the corner, we may not have an idea of how the new year will treat us.
COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to go on with life normally. We are experiencing changes and finding ways to adapt to those changes. You may still be finding that new normal for yourself, and that is okay. That shouldn’t deter you from making goals for the new year 2021.
Giving ourselves goals for the new year helps us with maintaining motivation throughout the year. Setting goals for the new year can either be a short-term or a long-term goal. It all depends on what you would like to accomplish. Goals may range from health and wellness to personal growth or education.
There is also no limit to how many goals you can have or what kind of goal you should make for the year. The most important thing is to keep aspiring towards your goals. Something you should ask yourself is what you would like to accomplish in your lifetime, what actions you will have to take to reach that goal, and the importance of the goal. Some helpful tips in setting goals:
1. Reflect and Think of Your Future
2. Write Your Goals Down
3. Set Specific Goals
4. Prioritize Your Goals
Giving ourselves goals for the new year helps us with maintaining motivation throughout the year.
Set SMART Goals
Remember to be patient with yourself, and if you experience a setback, don’t give up, and continue to achieve your goal (s).
By Carol Combs, TRIO SSS Peer Mentor