Ways to Set Yourself Up For 2024
Here are the things I recommend you do this week to get yourself all set up for an amazing year.
1 – Reflect
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s an important time to reflect on all that you’ve accomplished this year. Whatever goals you’ve achieved and hurdles you’ve overcome–big or small are all lessons to propel us forward.
Was there anything you wished you’d done this year that you haven’t? Are there any bad habits you need to break? Do you have any new dreams you want to see actualized? What are you grateful for? What are you anxious about?
Make a list of your biggest lessons in 2023. What did you learn this year, both from the good things that happened, and from the bad? What can you use from this past year to propel yourself forward in 2024?
2 – Get Clear About Your Biggest Goal
There’s probably lots of things you’d LIKE to do in the coming year, but if you could only focus on ONE thing, what would it be? Are you striving to find balance? Do you want some time to have a little fun this year? Are you hoping to get a grip on food planning and ideas for your picky eaters? Do you want to grow your faith or your family’s faith?
The best way to achieve something you really want is to focus on one thing. Do not spread yourself too thin and make too many goals. Once you decide the one thing you plan to work on this year you will want to make a plan.
3 – Make a Plan
SMALL Daily Habits will affect the Biggest Change. I’m a big fan of a process I call “The Balance Brain Dump” Start by listing everything swimming around your head. It can be tasks, hopes and even worries. I am a chronic worrier and I spend way too much time worrying. This method helps to get that out of my head so I can move on to the important things.
4 – Be Creative and Make It Fun
This will help you keep your resolutions. For example, if you want to exercise more you could take up walking. As you walk, try new paths, collect decorative rocks and other finds, then use your finds to create a terrarium.
Another idea is if you wanted to cook more home made meals you could involve your husband and kids by giving them a day to pick a menu or go grocery shopping with you. Give them the list and have a race to see who can get their grocery items the quickest.
If your goal is fun to work toward you are more likely to achieve it and make it a regular habit.
Small Steps for Big Changes
As you move forward into the new year, remember that small steps, taken over time, can lead to BIG things. Keep moving forward, even if things go off course. Just know that I’ll be in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way. Join my newsletter for tips, systems and other ways to help you achieve your goal of balancing faith, family and fun.
Happy New Year!