Hello again, friend! As the first month of 2024 quickly comes to a close, there are many things that still need accomplished in the remaining 11. Come along with me today and chat with me about what my goals and plans are and learn how I’m realizing what works best to get those goals actually accomplished. Here are 5 steps to achieving your 2024 goals.
Step 1: Set Your Goals for 2024
Do you have goals for this year? Do they have deadlines or due dates? If you’re like most of the world, (myself included!), that’s most likely going to be a big YES!
Goals help us stay focused on the end point of our planning. They help us to realize that there is in fact a finish line. That sometimes we just have to stay the course to get to the main prize.
During the year of 2024, I have several goals I’ll be setting out to accomplish.
What are your 2024 goals?
2023 was a long year for me. It was a year of odd jobs, new beginnings, a few endings and a lot of lessons learned. Which means in 2024, I’m more than ready to start living my best life at the young age of 32, and I’d like for you to join me on that journey.
What do you say? Let’s start achieving those 2024 goals.
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Step 2: Determine Your Top 3 Goals for 2024
If I could describe last year in one phrase or word, it would be “scatter-brained.” Do you have a word that comes to mind when considering the past 12 months? If you’re unhappy with last year’s accomplishments, I’m here to tell you that we have a fresh start.
And maybe, find yourself a new word to live this year by! (I’ll list a few suggestions)
- Growth
- Flow
- Patience
Now, jot down your 3 most important goals. Let’s do this together, shall we? I’ll start.
- Grow a full indoor garden by revamping my empty office space
- Become eligible to compete in a BJJ competition
- Travel at least 3 times to another state with my husband
These are all giant goals. They take a lot of planning, plus hefty investments of both time and money. Which also takes into account a savings goal, to ensure they can all actually pan out.
If you’re into fitness and self-care, here’s something that may surprise you about self-growth. Discovering that importance (on your own) is harder than you may think. Once I took a hiatus from my trainer at the end of last year, I gave myself a 3 month goal post to hit to return back to their expertise.
Changing Habits Requires Accountability
However, I realized as the days and weeks passed on, that my personal habits are much harder to change that I’d originally considered. I felt the pull of needing to do things on my own accord, by not having someone holding me accountable each week for new routines.
I’m nearing the 3 month mark now. But at about month 2, I came to realize that this was going to be more like a 6 month or longer journey instead. You see, as we obtain workout partners, or trainers, or nutrition experts (I did this as well), we start to let go of the control we have over own our actions. We start to rely on these external sources for committing to a goal and for praise after having done a good job.
It was only after gaining more time back in my life after quitting these external commitments that I realized I was hardly spending any time on myself at all. I got up, did what I was supposed to do, and went to bed. Whether that be professionally or personally. Once the hours started becoming open again, I found that I can be much more focused to improving my lifestyle all by myself.
Are you ready to do the same?
Step 3: Determine What’s Important for You
By finally committing to myself and creating an actual self-care routine, I’m starting to have more and more success day after day on eating better for my mind and body, choosing a good book over YouTube shorts, and gaining steps towards my 3 main goals. This all required mental clarity which is something I’d have never realized if it wasn’t for taking a step back and actually opening up some much needed brain space.
Do you actually need all of those fitness classes? Or the social apps on your phone? How about shopping at the premium stores when a local market could get you the same items for half the cost? Are you still concerned about your status or how others around perceive you?
My plan this year is to focus less on others and more on myself. So far, I’d say I’m doing okay.
How are you doing?
I’m not one to keep a journal nearby, unless it’s to dump my thoughts in the early mornings or during dreams at night. So therefore, calendars and notebook planners just don’t work for me, and I’m starting to realize that I’m not the only one struggling with setting a core schedule or sticking to my plan.
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Step 4: It’s Okay to be Scared, Keep Going
Recently, a plan formed all on its own though. Which has forced me into recognizing these goals more and really shooting for success before this plan is upon us.
Quick side note: We traveled a few years ago to Arizona and Utah and absolutely fell in love. We’ve (the hubs and I), have been pining to go back ever since. Which is why I’m so excited to announce these new plans that are in our near future.
An email came through last week regarding two permits obtained. One, to tent camp at the base of the Grand Canyon, and Two, to hike and tent camp at the beautiful and majestic Havasupai Falls. A rush of excitement and doom fell over me all at once when I saw these.
It Won’t Be Easy
Excitement of course, because they are both amazing places and hikes and I’m so grateful to have obtained them. Doom though, in that I’m no where near ready mentally or in shape physically to attack these with precision and ease. Which meant that the fire to get myself in gear had been lit. That in itself was a step in achieving my 2024 goals.
That meant planning must be done. Planning to find proper Air B&Bs or hotel rooms, planning to find the best camping and hiking gear, planning to rent a proper vehicle and to also find the best snacks and food to ensure we are fulfilled during these trips with no cell service or stores nearby. You could imagine how my anxiety started to go haywire!
If you struggle with anxiety, you’ll know that having this many thoughts and decisions to make before a deadline can run your nervous system rampant. I was trying to figure out when we’d need to book flights by and how many hours a day I should be dedicating to my new training plan while wondering if the training I’m doing was even right to begin with!
Luckily, I found a PDF training schedule to hike the Grand Canyon if you’re interested in checking it out, I know I will be!
Step 5: Take One Step Toward Achieving Your 2024 Goals Every Day
Mentally, this is taking a whole other toll on me. When you’re planning anything, overwhelm can creep in and begin to ruin the trip as you know it. It can cause higher expectations and worry that forgetting something may occur.
…which means from the time we received the permits last week until now, I’ve been slacking in my mental and physical daily upkeep work. It’s like the new inflow of information overtook the part of my being that was in control of my schedule, which I now have to start all over again.
When you’re preparing for the year ahead, things can change a lot. It is 12 full months after all. However, I suggest taking these winding roads as challenges instead of looking at them with worry and angst. Challenge yourself to prepare properly but to let the rest days pop in here and there as well. And if you have big goals to crush, then keep at it!
Just continue taking one step at a time. Every day. Make sure that you keep trying to improve one small thing. Every day. I promise if you stick to this plan, you will hit your goals within your time frame. Trust in yourself to make these changes and keep pushing forward. Opt for implementing a vision board or writing down your goals and hanging them by your bedside to remind yourself what they are each morning and night.
You’ve got this! Let me hear about your journey in the comment section if you’re willing to share any struggles or successes that came along with them. Thanks for reading today and talk to you soon!
Thank You For Reading “5 Steps to Achieving Your 2024 Goals and How I’m Planning Mine”
Thank you for reading today’s post all about how I’m planning and achieving my 2024 goals. What has your path looked like? What will it look like tomorrow? Let me know what resonates with you. If you have a suggestion for our next post, let us know. Don’t forget to check out our sister site Rooted in Reselling.
