Right here it is–a recent new yr! As a listing maker (I’ve notebooks full of lists–I similar to to jot down issues out in listing kind, I suppose), I like this time of yr. I write lists of issues from the earlier yr in addition to lists for the upcoming year–everything from targets to books I wish to learn to tasks I wish to make.
My favourite listing, although, is at all times a listing of targets. To name them New 12 months’s Resolutions is cliché, and I suppose they’re; however I by no means really feel as enthusiastic about engaged on targets as I do on the morning of January 1st. I attempt to maintain them from being the standard “shed extra pounds” and “eat more healthy” resolutions. I prefer to be particular.
Do I at all times attain my targets? Ha! I might say that out of all of my New 12 months’s targets, I in all probability solely accomplish one or two. Nonetheless, that’s one or two issues that I would not have completed in any other case, so I name it a win. I will write about how I did with final yr’s targets on one other put up.
For now, I will write out a listing of my targets for 2023. I’ve solely chosen 4 targets and this yr, I’m going to make use of the SMART technique for (hopefully) attaining them! The SMART technique is one thing I realized waaaay again in elementary college. Objectives needs to be:
So, listed here are my targets and the way they match into the SMART technique…
1. Get my weight again into the objective vary of 125-135 and work on upkeep habits.
I labored very laborious to take off the load I misplaced between Could 2021 and September 2021, and I will be damned if I achieve all of it again. I am nonetheless attempting to get it to decide on a quantity (or vary) however that’s tremendous troublesome for me. I received all the way down to the mid 120s, after which gained again 15 kilos shortly afterward.
Now I am over my objective vary, however it makes me surprise if I ought to change my vary. I don’t know! I’ll attempt to get my weight all the way down to round 130, give or take a number of kilos, over the following two months. After which I will see what I can do to take care of it. (Sure, I’ve performed this a number of occasions earlier than, however I’ll should check out totally different upkeep habits till I discover one thing that sticks.) In an ideal world, I might be capable to keep my weight with out counting energy or following some type of plan. I used to be in a position to do that for some time in 2022, however then I simply received carried away with snacking.
For January, I’ve determined to log my meals and rely energy. The primary cause for that is to see the place most of my energy are going and if I am getting the entire vitamins I want on a vegan eating regimen. As soon as I can analyze that and spot any downside areas, I’ll cease calorie counting and work on the habits I want to deal with (ahem, snacking).
SMART:
Particular (Get my weight all the way down to my objective vary of 130-135)
Measurable (Weigh-ins and meals logs)
Achievable (I’ve performed it earlier than)
Related (I wish to be wholesome and really feel comfy in my very own physique)
Time Sure (Two months, however since I can not management the speed of weight reduction, this is not set in stone)
2. Run 500 miles.
Unfold out over the yr, after all 😉 I do not normally do yearly mileage targets, so I assumed this is perhaps enjoyable. I can unfold them out nevertheless I might like–500 miles would equal about 42 miles monthly, 9.62 miles per week, or 1.37 miles per day. I will intention for 2 3-mile runs and one 4-mile run every week, however modify as wanted. I feel will probably be enjoyable to fill in a chart and have a pleasant visible for the yr!
SMART:
Particular (Run 500 miles)
Measurable (Monitoring distance with my Garmin and a chart)
Achievable (It is inside my capability; I simply want the self-discipline to do it)
Related (I wish to get and keep in form for my well being)
Time Sure (One yr)
I printed out this cute tracker to log my miles–you shade in a single little spot for every mile, and will probably be fully stuffed in after 500 miles. Sure, I like monitoring the quaint manner! (You’ll find it right here)
3. Full one crafting mission monthly.
A “mission” is mainly one thing that I do by hand–knitting, woodworking, stitching, restoring furnishings, and many others. That is extra for my psychological well being than something. I actually take pleasure in doing crafts and if I intention to work on finishing one merchandise every month, it’s going to give me one thing to work on just a little at a time.
And since I am attempting to be particular in my targets for this yr, I got here up with a listing of varieties of crafts to decide on from–there are 12 right here, so I will select one every month to work on. I like the concept of a distinct crafting method every month!
Knit
Crochet
Sew
Cross Sew
Woodwork
Furnishings Restore
Clothes Alteration
Latch Hook
Weave
Papier Mâche
Origami
Weaving
The one issues that I am fairly unfamiliar with are weaving, and papier mâche. The one origami I’ve performed has been with greenback payments that I took to Punta Cana for tipping the staff–they cherished the folded payments!–so I haven’t got a lot expertise with that. I have already got the stuff to do most of these items, so total, will probably be fairly cheap.
For January, I am going to decide on cross sew. I already began it final month, however I am solely about midway performed. I underestimated simply how a lot time it will take to complete–I work on it just a little every night earlier than mattress, and I assumed I might have completed it a very long time in the past.
SMART:
Particular (Full one craft every month)
Measurable (A completed mission)
Achievable (Positively inside my limits, assuming I select one thing comparatively small)
Related (Good for my psychological well being)
Time Sure (One merchandise monthly)
4. Broaden my vocabulary.
Till I began studying from a Kindle Paperwhite, I by no means bothered to search for phrases that had been unfamiliar to me as a result of it was inconvenient. Whereas studying on the Kindle, after I come throughout a phrase that I’ve by no means seen earlier than, I simply faucet it and skim the definition. I’ve realized quite a lot of new phrases this fashion! It even helped me get a number of of the Wordle puzzles.
To work on this objective, I printed out flashcards (there are MANY greater than 52, however I did not wish to type by them). I lower and folded them, put them in a mason jar, and now I will randomly draw a paper every week, learn the definition, and attempt to use the phrase wherever I can. I will tape the cardboard to the fridge in order that I can see it incessantly. So, you may even see some phrases that stand out or look misplaced on my weblog posts, haha.
SMART:
Particular (Broaden my vocabulary by one new phrase every week)
Measurable (Itemizing every phrase as I study it)
Achievable (One phrase at a time is certainly achievable)
Related (As a result of studying and stuff!)
Time Sure (Weekly-one phrase every week for a yr)
This three-minute clip is from the Pals episode the place Joey makes use of a thesaurus to jot down a advice letter in order that he sounds smarter. The top result’s hilarious!
And there it’s… my listing of 4 SMART targets for 2023. I actually favored writing these out with the SMART technique as a result of I really feel like I’ve an agenda not only for a yr, however damaged down into segments to concentrate on. We’ll see if it helps me obtain them!
Anybody else have new yr’s “resolutions”/targets? Please share! It is inspiring to see what different persons are doing.
