
Setting Goals For 2020

Setting Goals For 2020: 20 Must-Dos Throughout The Year
There’s something about a new year that makes us all feel ambitious, optimistic and hopeful.
And then, usually somewhere around the middle to end of January, we feel all ambition-ed out.
The high of the holiday season is over, and for many of us, we may even feel disappointed in
ourselves for not following through with our new year goals.
But that doesn’t have to be the case! When setting goals for 2020, take a new approach!
Instead of tackling them all at once (or planning to, at least), break them up over the course of
the year, and find yourself meeting goals each season!
Winning In Winter
The days may be short and blustery, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of them
with several goals to get the new year started! This is the time of year that most are coming off
of holiday indulgences and are ready to reel back in for health and happiness. For those efforts,
consider these five goals:
- Eat better. We’re not talking radical change (unless you want to!)—but just making a
resolution to eat a bit differently each day can change so much. Have one less cup of
coffee; make one more meal at home instead of eating out. Simple steps are attainable! - Sleep more. The days are short, and it gets so dark so early anyway. Give yourself the
gift of sleep; it makes a difference for mood, health and performance! - Be grateful. Start that gratitude journal! It’s the right time of year, and just taking a few
minutes each day can give you a positive mindset reset. - Go to the doctor. Many people don’t want to go to the doctor right after the holidays
because they feel like they indulged too much, but honestly? Seeing where you are at
the beginning of each year gives you good milestones for health and sets you up for
success in your wellness goals. Physicals are important, so take care of yourself! - Read more. You know you want to, and there are tons of good books waiting. Reading
for relaxation calms you in a way that other relaxation techniques can’t, and also keeps
your brain sharp as you take new information in!
Spring Into The Season
The sun is coming out more and more and you can tell that the bluebird is on its way! Take this
season to regenerate, grow and bloom yourself! Consider starting by:
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- Garden. There really is a lot to be said for getting your hands in the dirt and watching
something from seed to beautiful bloom. It’s like gardening your soul too! - Organize. It’s a new season, and it’s a perfect time to clean out things you are not
wearing, using or want. Less really is more, and you can feel good about minimalizing so
you can focus on more of what you love. - Review. Take a look at what has happened in the first three months of this new year
and decide if you like the trajectory. If you do, keep going. If not, change the course!
Spring is a great time to revise plans for the year and then take steps to make them
happen! - Challenge yourself. You may be in a completely different season of life altogether—an
empty nester, a new-to-you-again career, or even back in the dating world. Challenge
yourself to do something different this spring. Join a local hobby group for something
that interests you. Take continuing education to amp up that career or even check out
online platforms for meeting new people. You can do it, and there’s no time like the
present! - Refresh. April showers bring lots of opportunities to rest and snuggle in for some
downtime. Every season you give yourself rest and recuperation is a season you invest
in you, and this helps you meet daily goals all year through.
- Garden. There really is a lot to be said for getting your hands in the dirt and watching
Summer Sun And All That Fun
Traditionally a season for fun and adventure, let this quarter of the year be that for you. Take
the time to enjoy this earth and the relationships you have on it! Consider:
- Take a girls’ trip. There is nothing like hanging out with those lifelong friends who
refresh your soul. Make the summer of 2020 be one that is a balm to your heart and one
in which you spend quality time with people who get you. Make it somewhere fun for all
and cherish the memories. - Get outdoors. The days are long and the nights last forever in summer, so take
advantage of them. Sit down at the beginning of each month this summer and plan
something each weekend you can look forward to. - Visit family. Remember the days that summer vacation meant long car trips to visit
family? Odds are so many of those family members are aging and not as easy to stay in
touch with anymore. Make it happen. Take the time to visit your family. You’ll never
regret the intended family connection. - Work on your holiday shopping. No, we are not kidding! Thanks to Amazon Prime Days,
retailers have taken to offering sales in the summer that rival Black Friday and Cyber
Monday deals. How awesome would it be to spend the holiday season 2020 enjoying it
and not being worried about holiday shopping? - Get the Vitamin D. Most Americans are quite deficient in Vitamin D, which is pivotal to
healthy moods and immunity. Get out and soak up the Vitamin D (but be sure to use
sunscreen as well!) and be sure you’re eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies this season
brings.
Fall Into Fantastic
We’re not sure how, but every year, this season comes faster and faster! Don’t let the hustle
and bustle of the impending holidays slow you down or steal your joy. Instead, why not:
- Try a meal delivery service. There are so many meal delivery companies that offer
fresh, clean foods delivered right to your door. Some let you cook the foods yourself;
others have it practically done for you. Consider trying one this season so that dinners
are one less thing on your plate. - Give back. For many, this is a tough time of year because it’s a holiday season without
loved ones. The best way to cure that loneliness is to give back and serve others. Find a
place where your talents can be appreciated and watch how your gratitude grows. - Organize. Yes, again. The fun of summer often leaves us with bags still unpacked and a
chore list to get to when ‘life settles down.’ The thing is, it won’t settle down unless you
help it, so take some purposed time to organize—clothes, things you don’t need/want,
holiday decorations, etc. You’ll feel less rushed this season if you know where
everything you need is. - Carve time out for yourself. Believe it or not, it’s okay to say, “No, I’m sorry, I can’t.”
This time of year is full of amazing things but be careful with your time so you don’t
overextend yourself and then lose joy in doing things out of obligation. - Soak it up. As the year wraps up, soak up all this magical time of year has. Spoil your
children or grandchildren, your friends and neighbors and delight in all the gifts of the
year. It goes by so quickly!
Biting off hard-to-achieve goals just because it’s a new year and a new opportunity doesn’t
always make sense, so instead, give yourself some grace and spread those goals out throughout
the year! You’ll constantly be on a path of positive growth if you do!


Karen Rae
Owner, Fave Lifestyles
www.FaveLifestyles.com
about
Karen Rae
I was becoming an empty nester, a woman of a more interesting age and in transition. Sound familiar? I was at that place where we question our purpose, value, and worth and what in the world are we going to do with the rest of our lives.
I noticed women have a huge hunger to belong to a community of women where they can feel safe, share openly from their heart and have other women to do life with! This is why I created my Fave Lifestyles.
Fave is for the woman who wants to call Fave her community of women who support, uplift, and make her feel better about herself. I want to create a place where we help her answer life's questions and just do life together!
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