- Did I achieve my most important goals?
- Was measurable progress made?
- Did I stay true to my highest priorities?
- I read over a dozen books (almost two dozen if you count short e-books).
- I made tremendous progress with healing my diastasis recti.
- I spent more time exercising than I had in previous years. I lost five pounds and overcame adrenal fatigue.
- I went on more dates with my husband and spent more time with my children.
- I read through the New Testament and memorized some passages of Scripture.
- I reached a few hospitality goals.
- I overcame some real fears that had been haunting me for years.
3. Be more specific with my goals. I have always tried to set some goals for each new year, but in the past my goals were too vague. “Lose weight” isn’t as specific as “Lose 10 pounds in 3 months.” So this year I’m planning to make my goals more specific and break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces.
4. Build time into each day to work on my goals. I really love list-making and planning ahead. As I looked back at 2015, I realized I could have accomplished more if I would have simply set aside small amounts of time each day to work toward my goals.
5. Be accountable. Accountability is so important in goal-setting! If I share my goals with someone, that automatically causes me to want to work harder at attaining them. My husband is my main accountability partner. We have decided to make time to discuss our joint goals as a couple, as well as taking time to share and discuss our personal goals. I’m also considering blogging regularly about my goals, just to give me an added incentive to work harder.
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- Your Morning Begins the Night Before
- How Setting Goals Can Change Your Life
- How to Break Your Big Goals Down Into Bite-Sized Pieces
- Accountability Partners: The Missing Ingredient
- Creating a To-Do List That Serves, Not Strangles
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“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
~Proverbs 16:9, ESV
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Lexie Robinson says
I always say, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise." God's grace will get you to accomplish your goals this year. Happy New Year!
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Lexie Robinson
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Joy Kincaid says
That's a good motto. 🙂 So glad you stopped by, Lexie!
Abbi says
I Have been thinking about goals for the new year and successes and failures from last year too and it is encouraging to read about yours as well. It gave me some food for thought.
Joy Kincaid says
So glad it was encouraging, Abbi! Happy New Year!
Tina says
Thanks for sharing. I created a list of yearly goals for the first time ever and actually shared them on my blog. Being so open can be a hard thing to do but the inspiration to others is worth it.
Please keep sharing. I was glad to find this post on "The life of Faith" Monday link Up. Good luck with your goals and keep the faith.
Joy Kincaid says
That's wonderful that you've made a list of yearly goals, Tina! Thanks for the encouragement! 🙂
Mrs. Chrissy T says
Great goals. I needed this post. I loved how you focused on the goals and the goodness of your year.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Chrissy!
Cara (Kindly Unspoken) says
Found your blog on the link-up today. Something I learned in grad school is how goals need to be S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound) For me, in making goals I have to make it something that can measure my progress on and be held accountable, otherwise I probably will not follow through on it. Best of luck with all of your goals this coming year!
Joy Kincaid says
I just recently learned about making goals S.M.A.R.T. That's very helpful to remember—thanks so much for sharing, Cara! And thanks so much for stopping by!
Amanda says
I was glad to read your post. I have been thinking about goals for 2016, but I had not considered my successes for 2015. That's actually a very important place to start. Thank you for sharing and getting me in the right frame of mind!
Joy Kincaid says
Glad it was helpful! 🙂