Today I’m focusing on goals for 2017, or rather fresh beginnings (because remember in my recent post {here} I shared about my views on “resolutions”).
So yes, let me share with you my new goals that have evolved to priority most recently. Now since I have a passion for health and wellness, these goals have evolved to encompass the most common pillars of wellness.
1.Write consistently on this site and continue to further strengthening my writing abilities and connect with women. {intellectual wellness, and social wellness}
Why? I’m excited about this new chapter of BeWellWellness and consistency is key. My goal is to post 3-4 times per week. I also want to connect with women more. I’m such an extrovert and interacting with others-in person or online- makes me so happy. And I want more of that since I’m still adjusting to making some more new friends since our move last year.
2. Do a handstand for 10 seconds and walk on my hands. {physical wellness}
Why? While I have other goals related to my physical wellness, listing handstands as a goal is quirky and I like quirky. I like the nontraditional approach and different. But really, I just think it’d be fun to do. I can do a hand stand right now but not for very long. So by listing this as my goal, there are subsequently other areas of body strength I need to improve (therefore this goal was strategic). Note: I first listed 15 seconds as my goal but then changed it because, well, um, let’s be a little more realistic- 15 seconds is a long time.
3. Take a family vacation and a couple-only anniversary vacation. {emotional wellness, social wellness}
Taking vacations has a whole new role in our family lately because training {link} isn’t a factor anymore for anything- timing, length of stay, location, etc. So this is a whole new ball game! The purpose of these vacations will just be to connect more with each other without the normal routines of daily life. We’ve got little ones and I want to create memories with vacations related (even including road trips- because vacations need not be expensive). But also- we have a ten year wedding anniversary approaching this year so a couples-only vacation would be perfect.
4. Read the whole bible {intellectual wellness, spiritual wellness}
I have attempted this last year and I didn’t get through the whole thing. But a friend recently shared with me the app of ReadScripture, which is free, and it organizes your one year reading goal into a manageable calendar with notification prompts. It’s easy to follow because it’ll include chapters from various books of the bible in one reading, as opposed to reading the book from front cover to back cover. While I have my personal hardcover bible and trusty daily devotional, my goal is to read the bible this year.
5. Read 1-2 books per month {emotional wellness}
This is for personal growth. And I listed this because I truly enjoy reading. And I read a lot online- websites, articles, other blogs, etc, but I want to be intentional in reading books too. I read quite a few books last year so I want to maintain my consistency- whether e-books or hardcover books, it doesn’t matter.
So that’s it! I kept it to five realistic goals. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead for this year- I’m curious and hopeful.
Let me ask you- do you have certain priority goals? Any goals that are similar to mine above?
Have a great Wednesday!