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So 2020 is coming to an end. I'm sure many people are glad to see the back of it and looking forward to the new year. But I've taken the last month or so to look back on 2020. And because of all of the changes this year, I feel like I have more to reflect on than in previous years. I think comes down to taking the time to be more grateful. So this is a summary of my year and the things that stand out in my mind. My word of the year I've picked a word of [...]

Please note this post may contain affiliate links. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, I may earn a commission if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I've done a lot of work on goal setting lately. And I've discovered there are a few different types of goals. And the types of goals can be broken down to make sure your goals are a success. So, there are a few different ways to classify goals. And I like to break them into two main categories, then break those down further [...]

Most people only set themselves some new goals at the beginning of the year. There are a few others that use their birthday as the start of a new year. Both of these work, but there's another time that's great for goal setting. And that time is right now. But there’s a reason why we tend to set goals around milestone dates like the new year or a birthday. It’s because we like to break our lives down into chunks. Years, Quarters, months and weeks. We can't forget how many new things start on Mondays! The best time to set [...]

Setting and achieving goals can give your life direction and purpose. But there are a number of common goal setting mistakes that can keep your efforts from being fruitful. So if your goals are leaving you feeling uninspired and like you're not making any progress, you might be making one or more of these mistakes. Goal setting mistakes You’re selling too many goals Your goals aren’t specific You don’t measure your goals Your goals aren't attainable Your goals aren’t relevant Your goals don’t have a timeframe You don’t have accountability You don't have a why You don't have a plan [...]

The first time I heard about a word of the year it was a light bulb moment. I found out about the idea via the Happier with Gretchen Ruben podcast. And I thought to myself, why am I setting all of these goals when I'd probably have more success with just one? What is a word of the year? A word, or phrase, of the year, is a guide for what you want to get out of the year or an area of your life that you want to focus on. It's a great way to set an intention for [...]