New Year Plans

I’m Super Excited, and here’s why!

Last year, I was just floating through life, like a piece of wood drifting on water. I had a few goals in mind, but I didn’t have a concrete plan. After accomplishing those, I felt... well, “meh” about setting new ones. I didn’t know why I didn’t set any more goals—I was just tired and let life take the reins. And you know what? Life didn’t lead me anywhere remarkable. What did I expect? I could’ve done better mid-year by drafting out a plan, but instead, I was feeling sorry for myself and let things slide.

By the end of the year, I was eager to dust off my journals and finally put a plan together for 2025, but it didn’t happen until mid-January. So here’s the thing: it’s never too late to set a plan for your life!

Now, let me start again. I am super excited!

This time, I was able to set clear goals, create timelines, and mentally prepare for what I want to achieve this year. I have a big picture in mind, and I’ve already started putting the plans into motion. I’m so excited! Okay, I know I’ve said that a few times now, but let me explain why.

I grabbed a journal and broke down my goals across different focal areas of my life—Spiritual (after all, we are spiritual beings!), Financial, Physical, Academic/Career, Relationships, Personal Growth, and Travel. For each area, I wrote down what I want to accomplish, then outlined the steps to achieve those goals. This includes daily, monthly, and quarterly tasks that will build up to a tangible accomplishment by the end of the year.

And here’s the best part: I set a blogging target for myself! Yup, I’m committing to blogging more regularly—weekly, to be exact. Help me, God! Haha.

But the real game-changer for me this year? Getting an accountability partner. I’m inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which says:

Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together. If one falls, the other can help them up. But it’s bad for the one who falls and has no one to help them. If two lie down together, they will stay warm. But one person alone will not be warm. An enemy might defeat one person, but two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

I know from last year how a lack of accountability kept me drifting, and I’m determined not to repeat that mistake. So, this year, I’ve got someone holding me accountable, and I’ll be updating you along the way. I can’t wait to hear how your plans are shaping up too—hopefully, by the end of the year, we can celebrate our progress together!

Lastly, I want to be upfront about a shift in the direction of this blog. It’s had a certain pattern up until now, but things are about to get an upgrade! I’ll be blogging about a wider variety of topics—some personal, some not—but always aiming to bring a dose of goodness each week. I’m excited about the possibilities and hope this new approach exceeds even my expectations!

Until next time, I hope you’re filled with love, laughter, and light!