Happy New Year! 

I always have mixed feelings about this time of year. On the one hand, there is excitement and hope about possibilities and potential, yet on the other, an underlying fear of the unknown. This year, however, I’m feeling a lot better than usual. 

I particularly like the start of a new year because I indulge in a lot of planning and creating lists, and I get to set up my new Bullet Journal with new goals to work towards. As I’ve aged these goals have become smaller and more realistic – I still keep my ultimate bucket list of things to see and do (which include things like visiting the Grand Canyon and seeing certain musicians in concert) – but I spend most of my time focusing on the smaller, achievable targets and goals that will make the biggest impact just by using consistent small steps. This has proven to be very effective, and I have ended each year with a sense of accomplishment.

In 2025 I intend to follow the same path. All of my goals but one are interconnected, focusing on health, finances and simplicity, and to make it potentially even easier, some of these goals are simply NOT to do something. One step at a time, one day at a time.

And we’re only on the fifth day of the year, but the steps I took towards the end of 2024 with these goals in mind by removing things that were causing unnecessary angst and stress, have already made an immediate difference, and when I was setting up my January bullet journal spreads the other day I noticed my daily checklist is already lighter.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025! 

What are your goals for the year? Let me know in the comments below!