I’m not one of those people who starts January 1 with New Year’s resolutions or clear, well-defined goals. December is always a busy month and early January is when I do my annual declutter. My head’s not in a goal-setting place.
But by about mid-January the combination of a fresh year, a decluttered home, and a little break from the every-day helps me to get clearer on what I want to start, do, and achieve as the year unfolds.
This year I thought I’d share my goals for 2013. Which I’ve not done before – and frankly, it’s a bit scary.
One of my goals is a secret goal, because it’s a big one, and I’m not sure how much I want it. If I still feel the way I do now in a couple of months, I’ll share it then.
I keep my goals deliberately vague and non-time-bound at the start of the year. Only as I get clearer on how to proceed do I get more detailed and create SMART goals.
Okay, here they are…
Business Goals
- Create 3 or 4 new programs for Get Organized Wizard. Last December I ran my first fully online program, 14 Days To An Organized Closet, which was very well received and fun for me to do. So this year I want to do more.
- Create 2 or 3 new short products for 52 Weight Loss Missions.
- Spend more time creating programs and products, and less time on all other areas of the business.
- Secret goal.
- Restructure my time so I have days for GOW, days for 52WLM, and days for my secret goal.
Personal Goals
- Be braver: Resist doing things simply to avoid other people’s disapproval. Ah this one’s so hard for me, but it feels so very important.
- Learn to sing. When I sing cats cry. This is sad for me and abusive to the cats.
Health & Fitness Goals
- Develop a strong core. Like, abtastic. Maybe enough that I could wear a crop top at the gym. Then again maybe not.
- Sleep better. Perhaps do some mindfulness training.
- Eat better. Cut down on sugar.
Relationship Goals
- Reinstate date night. Maybe fortnightly.
- Nurture my friendships. Last year I invested a lot in my friendships and I love how great this feels. In 2013 I want more of that feeling. 🙂
What Are Your Goals?
What about you?
Would you like to share your goals?
I’d love to know what you want to achieve in 2013!
Awesome post Michele! I am so reinstating date night too here. Fortnightly sounds achievable!
It’s a good habit isn’t it Alexx? But easy to fall out of!
Fantastic goals Michelle, I know you’ll achieve them all (even the singing one!). Like you I’m a little all over the pltace and don’t really set any resolutions until mid-Jan or so, but this year it seems to be even more fuzziness than usual. I do have one very clear goal, which we seem to share, and that is to believe in myself more and not do things for everyone else’s approval. I’m a severe epileptic and self-esteem is a major problem which I am looking to overcome. Oh yes, and of course losing some serious poundage – I need to fit into my hipsters again. lol.
Thanks for all your help thus far, your blog is amazing! 🙂
Thank you for your lovely comment Nicole! The approval thing is such a challenge – but I really have found that facing disapproval in small ways (http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2012/11/how-to-face-your-fears-disapproval/) helps you get stronger AND (you’ll like this!) improves your self esteem. Best of luck with your goals! 🙂
I have a question, if you would be so kind as to answer. I love your products and have several. I’m really interested in the Premium Membership and would like to know if any of my previous purchases would help defray the cost. I am in dire need of a major organizing overall in every aspect of my life- all areas are in more of a mess than ever before. My husband passed away unexpectedly less than a month ago and I’m left with tremendous grief, on top of having to take care of so many matters by myself. Finances are, of course, a huge factor with me, as I was left with nothing after his death. I’m sure I can find this information through researching your site..but to tell you the truth, my mind is still extremely “fuzzy” and I have a hard time thinking at the depth needed in order to understand information sufficiently.. I know this is asking a lot, but any information provided would be more welcome than you know. Thanks again.
I’m so sorry for your loss Karen. What an awful shock. Please send an email to HelpDesk@GetOrganizedWizard.com and they’ll give you a coupon for a discounted Premium Membership. Send any order details you have, but if you can’t find anything they’ll be able to look you up by email address. I wish you peace and healing. x
Thanks for sharing Michele. This year my main focus is organisation and action. Business, family, home. I’m doing a lot of planning…. but I haven’t yet put it all down on paper. I’ve made some big changes so far this year…. and have lots of plans that I need to implement.
Ah yes Jodie – planning can be such a fun activity. So full of possibility!! If you need a little help turning plans into action, you might like this: http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2011/07/3-great-reasons-to-start-today/ 🙂
My big goal for 2013 is to feel gratitude daily for my blessings, and to feel JOY daily. I did well with this in 2012, but you do have to work towards it. It gets easier… Another goal is to continue eatting well; I gave up gluten in 2012, and now I am working at cutting out sugar, which has not been that hard.
I also decided to do monthy goals this year. January is about finishing all my mending and doing one good deep cleaning of the house. February is about getting all the finances in order, including a budget and doing the income taxes. March is dedicated to getting our shop in order to open in April, which includes a a lot of item pricing. April is about selling, including selling on Etsy and ebay. And that’s all I’ve got so far!
Thanks for the inspiration! I enjoy your blog!
Thanks for sharing these, Janice. I like your idea of allocating months to particular projects – I also find that a great way to get things done. 🙂
PS As you like monthly goal planing, do you have my Goals & Priorities Diary (http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/shop/diaries/goals-and-priorities-diary/)? I imagine it would be perfect for you.
Just found this again…. I fell down and broke my ankle on Feb 19 and spent two months completely off my feet, and since then am trying to learn to walk again. My life did not go as planned. I think I will go back to not planning anything…..
Janice Reed Farrell I think it’s nice to have plans but ALSO an acceptance that other things can intervene. You might like this: http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2013/02/letting-go-of-the-life-we-planned/
Glad you’re back on your feet now Janice!
Thanks for sharing… These are my 2013 goals:
PERSONAL
– Exercise 3 times per week.
– Eat 3 veggies and 3 fruits daily.
– Follow up on my annual medical check-up.
– Meet with my different group of friends on a monthly basis (rotating them!)
FAMILY
– Have a Mom-Daughter monthly date with each of my daughters.
– Organized a monthly family gathering to celebrate BDs or just meet.
– Remodel our kitchen, dinning and finished with Living Room (which started in October 2012).
BUSINESS/WORK
– Increase my income from my Jewelry Business to $1000 per month (this is my side business I work full time).
– Grow my Team from 2 to 12 members.
– Meet my yearly objectives in order to win my Goals Bonus.
SCRAPBOOKING/CRAFTING
– Continue with our Project Life album.
– Do a 52 weeks Art Journal.
– Create 20-25 pages per month.
– Attend 12 crops and 2-3 retreats.
Thank YOU for sharing Luisa. You have a nice balance of goals there. Do be gentle with yourself though. I’ve found it can be more effective to aim a little lower than you think you can achieve, because life intervenes! That way you still feel good about hitting your targets. You might like this post:http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/06/getting-organized-quick-tip-how-to-short-circuit-perfectionism-and-procrastination/ All the best! 🙂
Ok I’m doing it.
Business;
1 put everything that I de cluttered actually onto E bay instead of just piling it into a spare room. 5 items a day to start.
2 make enough money off Ebay to pay for the Publishing of my Book.
3 Email a Publisher, Printer or Designer each night until I find one that will get my book published.
Personal;
1 Lear the Drums.
2 Use My voice to say NO!
3 fit into my black leather Betina Liano jeans for winter (yes also zip them up and sit down in them lol).
4 step back and look at how I can learn from /change my own situation/attitude for the better.
Big Happiness
Health and Fitness;.
1 get my Black belt this year.
2 get fit enough to get my black belt.
3 get fit enough to wear those leather jeans.
4 stay off gluten long enough to make it part of my lifestle.
5 eat more Vej.
Relationship;
this is easy; (well easy to know, not so easy to do) spend more time with my kids getting to know who they are, their dreams and goals so that I can encourage them to dream Big also <3.
think that's it so far……………
Thank you for being brave and sharing these goals Mandi! I hope the accountability helps you.
PS Fitting into a pair of leather jeans was also my goal when I lost weight: http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/articles/how-i-used-smart-goals-to-achieve-my-weight-loss-aim/ Good luck!
My goals for 2013 are to get healthy and find a man… in that order. One of the big steps I’ve taken is to start a blog… I’ve wanted to do it for a long time and intend to use it as a tool on the path to getting healthy and losing weight. Like you said, it’s scary to put yourself out there but it feels important. The blog is at http://www.losingevia.wordpress.com if anyone wants to check it out.
Thanks for all you do,
Cathy
My goals for 2013 are to get healthy and find a man… in that order. One of the big steps I’ve taken is to start a blog… I’ve wanted to do it for a long time and intend to use it as a tool on the path to getting healthy and losing weight. Like you said, it’s scary to put yourself out there but it feels important. The blog is at http://www.losingevia.wordpress.com if anyone wants to check it out.
Thanks for all you do,
Cathy
I took a look Cathy and it looks great! Congratulations on taking that step! I hope you find success and also learn some interesting things about yourself on the journey. 🙂
Wish you the best! It is inspiring post, I will write my goals too 🙂
Thanks Hanadi. I wish you success with your goals too! 🙂
Great goals! I actually posted my monthly goals today: http://behealthybehappywellness.com/2013/01/january-goals-2013/ Putting them out there really does make you more accountable – and more likely to succeed!
Good on you Pam! Are those goals just for January? Wow!!
yes, we’ll see how I do!
Yes to Reinstate Date night!
Ha ha just for you babe!
Big goals Michele but you are one of the most focused people I know so I’m sure you’ll get there. I have big goals for this year, real life changers, so hope I’m not biting off more than I can chew (especially as number two goal is to improve health and fitness).
BTW, I got singing lessons for Xmas! Can’t wait.
That sounds super exciting @[1018601795:2048:Nicki]! I hope to hear more soon. 🙂 Very jealous about the singing lessons!!
Thank you for sharing those Michele. You’ll whip them all into submission in no time (not saying you’re the whipping type – that’s just what my fingers typed). Lovely to see you a few times last year and hope we get to do it this year too. And, I share your goals for sleep and nurturing friendships and very excited that you’re producing more products – your work is of such excellent standard and benefits so many. Woo hoo – Happy 2013.
Thank you for your support and friendship last year @[599788262:2048:Suzi], and for this very lovely comment. ♡ I’m looking into a mindfulness program for sleep next month and if it’s helpful I’ll send you the deets. PS I’m targeting you as one of my people this year – so look out!! 🙂