This year we are all about GOALS and we have got you covered with the BEST goal setting printables around to get next year off to the best start yet {and keep it that way all year long}! With the help of Kristin at CdotLove {If you have not seen her Etsy shop check it out! She is seriously AMAZING!} we have created an entire year’s worth of new year goals setting templates, to-do lists, brainstorming guides, and monthly trackers for you to print and follow. Say goodbye to falling off the bandwagon and HELLO to a NEW YOU!
How To Set Goals For The New Year
First things first, print out this wonderful pack and let the fun begin! The object is to first pull out our brainstorming worksheet & planning guide {see below} and let those creative juices flow. Set a Timer for 5-10 minutes and write down all your thoughts, hopes, aspirations, dreams, things you have always wanted to change or learn. The sky is the limit here! Write down absolutely everything! Any new year goals that come to mind. You really can do anything you set your mind to, I promise! If you need a little inspiration we have given you a long list of what we call “monthly focuses” {more on those later} that can help you to brainstorm different areas of your life you would like to work on, improve, or change.
New Year Goals Vision Board
After you brainstorm, you’ll have a better idea of the new year goals you would like to set for the future. Now it’s time to put together your vision board. A vision board is a visual reminder for you to place somewhere where you can look at it often and see what you hope to achieve in the future. You can pick a category for each square {we have provided several ideas under our monthly focus list} OR just create a collage of dreams. Pull out old magazines and cut out pictures, if you’re artistic draw your dreams, print pictures from your computer, or simply write out your dreams. The possibilities are endless! This vision board is for you! Fill it up whatever way gets you excited about your new year goals and will help you to visualize what you are hoping to achieve. Once it is finished hang it somewhere where you will see it often like on your bathroom mirror or dresser. If it’s too personal to you and you don’t want others to see it, keep it in your nightstand drawer. Remember, these are YOUR goals for the new year, no one else’s! So do whatever works for you!
Categories For Your New Year Goals
Your next task for setting your new year goals is to pick 12 of those monthly focus categories we mentioned previously. You are going to dedicate one month to each of those choices {Be flexible here. If you have A LOT of health/fitness goals break them into different sections, for example, one month could be “health/fitness: healthy eating,” the second “health/fitness: working out” etc.}. We’ve even included a motivational quote each month to keep you going! In our opinion, it’s easier to break down goals this way and truly focus on making a change. They say it takes 30 days to form a habit and that is why you are going to dedicate 30 days focusing on one section of goals.
For your monthly focus, it may be easiest to pick one larger goal and then break it down into smaller daily/weekly goals you are going to work on. For example: Monthly Focus: Health/Fitness Goal: Eat healthier each day
- Drink 8 cups of water a day
- Only eat sugar once a week
- Do not eat after 7 P.M.
- Eat 3-4 fruits and vegetables daily This way you are sure to achieve your goals by making sure they are SMART goals!
What Are Smart Goals?
Does that acronym ring a bell for anyone? In our year of goals we offer you a little refresher on how to set a good goal and the guidelines it should follow in order for it to be S.M.A.R.T, be sure to glance back often at this sheet when setting your goals. We want them to be:
S- Specific: When setting your goals, be as specific as possible. This will help make achieving your goals easier. You will know exactly what you are trying to accomplish and how. What is the purpose of your goal? How is it going to benefit you? What are the requirements and restraints? M- Measurable: How Often? How many? When? Once again be specific so each day when you are tracking your goal you know how to track your process. From our example above I mentioned drinking EIGHT cups of water A DAY, eating THREE to FOUR vegetables A DAY. A- Attainable: How can this be accomplished? Make sure it is realistic. Have a plan as to how you are going to do this each and every day. R- Relevant: Think back to your brainstorming worksheet here. Is this goal going to help to achieve other goals and purposes? Your different monthly focuses? Is it the right time in your life? We want you to dream big and set the bar high but we also want you to not overwhelm yourselves! T- Timely: What is the deadline? When are you going to do this? My best advice is to set goals that you can do daily or weekly. Make these goals habits that are easy to track.
How To Track Your New Year Goals
Once you set your smart goals, be sure to write them down for each month and track them! Hold yourself accountable BUT don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day every once in awhile. It happens to all of us! What matters is that you try each and every day and that you take notice of your progress and be proud of yourself! Setting new year goals and making changes is hard work but totally worth it!
After 30 days, the hope is that your goal has become a habit and you can then move on to focus on a new section of your life. Still, keep up your old goals and even still track them if it helps! We have also provided quarterly review sheets to help you think back about the goals you have set, the progress you have made, and new changes you need to make. The purpose of this is to keep you on track and on your way to achieving your dreams!
To help you track your progress and remember your new year goals along with the monthly tracker we have included daily and weekly to-do lists for you to organize your time, a bill tracker, a gratitude journal, and a menu planner. These extra guides will help you to achieve your different monthly goals and focuses. And did I mention they are ADORABLE? Seriously, SO cute! You can thank us later! (;
Next year really is going to be the best year yet! We want you to know that you truly can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Remember that it isn’t going to be easy. Especially at first! Sometimes it may seem overwhelming and even a little scary but in the end, it will be worth it. If it helps you while filling out your monthly goal, set rewards for yourself along the way. For example, 7 days straight of drinking 8 glasses a day of water = a hot Bubble Bath and your favorite Book while your hubby or wife watches the kiddos, 6 days of eating all of your fruits and vegetables = a dessert of your choice on day 7 and you enjoy it WITHOUT feeling guilty! Cater your monthly goal sheet to fit your needs and keep yourself motivated. Be proud of your progress no matter how small and don’t let those bad days get you down! Look at each day as a fresh start and an opportunity to once again achieve your goals! We would love to hear about your progress so feel free to always refer back to this post and leave us a comment or two! We’ll be your cheerleader when you need a little motivation (; Remember you CAN DO IT! I know you already have the ideas flowing! Get everything you need to make next year rock for only $3.97!
Need some more helpful tips and tricks for your new year’s resolutions?! Check out Shanelle’s “75 ways to Organize Your Life for the New Year” or Sarina’s “Create Your Own Marriage Resolution“
