Happy Happy New Year friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Years. We did a puzzle and went to bed early cause #parentlife. I can’t believe it’s already time to share my 2018 goals! I am sharing January Goals this week too! But first things first, let’s look at my 2018 goals and a final check in on how 2017 went.
In 2017 I wanted to…
Read 50 books. With a new baby this already seems daunting. So I didn’t read 50 but I was close, and for having a baby I feel like I did better than I expected.
Continue to blog full time. Again with a new baby I really hope I can grow my blog even more than I did this year. Yes and it was a great year with awesome opportunities.
Lose baby weight in a healthy way and keep up with it. Yes I lost 73 lbs! 73!!!! That is so huge for me and I did it in the healthiest way. It took me NEARLY 9 months to get where I wanted but I’m in the best shape of my life!
Focus on health more than a number and make sure we are all eating healthy. I did focus on the number a lot but I tried to focus on how things fit and how I felt more.
Spend quality time with Andrew and really focus on our relationship. We did! We had a lot of date nights once we felt OK leaving Liam for a bit and we tried to have a lot of time together at home. I feel like having a baby has really made our relationship better.
Go on at least 2 trips with Andrew and baby boy. We took Liam to Houston a few times to see family, to Austin for a week this month, to the lake, and to Chicago when Andrew went for business.
Get a few house projects done that we’ve been wanting to do. I mean we got some small things done but there are bigger DIY things we really want to do.
Continue to be more financially aware of spending. Yes. I try VERY hard to focus on needs.
All in all I think I did really well!
In 2018 I want to…
Read 60 books (too high?)
Have a more successful year blogging than the past one.
Work with 2 brands on my dream list.
Continue a great exercise and healthy eating lifestyle.
Find a new workout class I love and go once or twice a week.
Have 2 date nights a month with Andrew every month this year and alternate planning them.
Find the best Mother’s Day Out program for Liam and get him acclimated well.
Something new this year is giving myself a word for the year. I see SO MANY people do this. My word for 2018 is balance. I need more of it in my life. Balance of work and life. Balance of time with my family, my friends, and for myself. Balance in indulging vs, restricting. Just balance all around.
I would love to know what some of your 2018 goals are!
Amazing achievements, Neely! I follow your monthly goals and you are always getting your list checked no problem. 60 books is a lot, but I’m sure you can do it! 🙂
It’s awesome to see your 2017 goals and results. I think I want to do that this year too. When I worked in community outreach, I’d spend lots of time planning and documenting my goals and outcomes. (As a SAHM and Writer in Progress that doesn’t always happen.) It really helps to have these visual reminders of how much we are accomplishing each year. Sometimes it’s hard to remember all the details and it often feels like I’m not getting as much done as I’d like. Your post today provided the reminder I needed. Thank You!
Wow –73 pounds is amazing. You are an inspiration! I have never done a goals list for the New Year, but maybe I should try putting one together! Happy 2018 to you!!
60 is not too many! I think that’s an attainable goal for you, as well as the other goals in your list. My word of the year is ‘courage’ so I plan on being more intentionally courageous when it comes to my career and blog. There are a few brands on my wish list for this year, and my goal is to at least reach out to them this first quarter.
Happy New Year! You did great with last year’s goals. I’m inspired by you losing that weight. It’s something definitely on my goals list this year. I can’t wait to see where your blogging journey takes you in 2018!
Great list of goals! My word for this year is intention. I want to be intentional on how I spend my time. I’m hoping that will help me focus more & accomplish more of my goals for 2018. Happy New Year, Neely!
LOL I was trying to come up with a word for 2018 and kept coming back to balance… and then would remind myself that I’m terrible at that. I’m trying to finish making my 101 list, so I’m off to check out your ideas. Cheers to 2018! (I also finished my own puzzle on New Year’s… but was unable to convince the husband to go get wine. lol)
Looks like you had an awesome 2017! I didn’t reach my to-read books goal either so I set a more realistic one this year. And yay on the 73 lbs!! That’s a huge deal. All the best for 2018!
I love your word for the year. Congrats on losing the weight! I’m in a weigh loss program so part of it’s based on the number, but I try not to focus on it too much. I’ve been doing it for almost a year now and I just want to do even BETTER with all of that this year. Find new things to eat that are good for you and that I enjoy, find new ways to exercise that I enjoy and can keep up with. I also want to have a better blog/social media year than last year. It will really help me achieve other goals for my blog!
I have a few health related goals and would love to be more active and lose weight. As far as work, I have already achieved my goals. Just signed 2 new clients today for ambassadorships
Good for you! I am happy to read posts like this because it is so motivating. I wish you the best in 2018 that you achieve your goals and have the best time with your husband and son.
This is just what I needed – INSPIRATION! Bravo. Many of our goals are similar but I raised my four kids and they are off on their own. I still love to read, keep a blog, lose weight, date my husband, and enjoy life! Best of luck to you.
Balance was my word last year – it involved removing myself from A LOT of things and saying NO. This year, I’m working on focus – to get where I want to be, a simpler, healthier, more joyful life! Happy 2018, friend!
You have set some really realistic goals for 2018. I haven’t started goal setting yet, but thanks to you, I found my inspiration. Starting my list this week.
Great goals! Balance is my word going forward, as well. I love how many books you’re wanting to read! That really is very impressive. Best of luck in 2018!
As far as your book goal, I say don’t make it any higher than what you achieved last year. If you do, then only increase it by ten percent. I enjoy reading but don’t even get that much time.
Amazing achievements, Neely! I follow your monthly goals and you are always getting your list checked no problem. 60 books is a lot, but I’m sure you can do it! 🙂
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Oh 60 books is such a great challenge! If I get half of that in this year I’ll be super happy! What are you currently reading?
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It’s awesome to see your 2017 goals and results. I think I want to do that this year too. When I worked in community outreach, I’d spend lots of time planning and documenting my goals and outcomes. (As a SAHM and Writer in Progress that doesn’t always happen.) It really helps to have these visual reminders of how much we are accomplishing each year. Sometimes it’s hard to remember all the details and it often feels like I’m not getting as much done as I’d like. Your post today provided the reminder I needed. Thank You!
Wow –73 pounds is amazing. You are an inspiration! I have never done a goals list for the New Year, but maybe I should try putting one together! Happy 2018 to you!!
My goal is 105 books so 60 is definitely do-able! One a week with a few extras, you can do that!
60 is not too many! I think that’s an attainable goal for you, as well as the other goals in your list. My word of the year is ‘courage’ so I plan on being more intentionally courageous when it comes to my career and blog. There are a few brands on my wish list for this year, and my goal is to at least reach out to them this first quarter.
I don’t really put specific goals for 2018, I am aiming for lifetime resolutions thats why
I used Goodreads to help meet my reading goal this year, it might help you meet yours! 60 books is ambitious but not impossible. Great post!
-Austen
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Happy New Year! You did great with last year’s goals. I’m inspired by you losing that weight. It’s something definitely on my goals list this year. I can’t wait to see where your blogging journey takes you in 2018!
Great list of goals! My word for this year is intention. I want to be intentional on how I spend my time. I’m hoping that will help me focus more & accomplish more of my goals for 2018. Happy New Year, Neely!
LOL I was trying to come up with a word for 2018 and kept coming back to balance… and then would remind myself that I’m terrible at that. I’m trying to finish making my 101 list, so I’m off to check out your ideas. Cheers to 2018! (I also finished my own puzzle on New Year’s… but was unable to convince the husband to go get wine. lol)
Wow, you accomplished quite a lot in 2017, good for you! Love your goals for the new year, best of luck, I think it’ll be an amazing year!
Looks like you had an awesome 2017! I didn’t reach my to-read books goal either so I set a more realistic one this year. And yay on the 73 lbs!! That’s a huge deal. All the best for 2018!
I love the book reading goal! You may not have gotten them all but any reading is always worth it!
Good for you in 2017 great accomplishments. I am a big reader and am not sure even as a retired person I could manage 60 books in a year. Good luck.
I love your word for the year. Congrats on losing the weight! I’m in a weigh loss program so part of it’s based on the number, but I try not to focus on it too much. I’ve been doing it for almost a year now and I just want to do even BETTER with all of that this year. Find new things to eat that are good for you and that I enjoy, find new ways to exercise that I enjoy and can keep up with. I also want to have a better blog/social media year than last year. It will really help me achieve other goals for my blog!
-Lauren
Balance is such a great word for the year! Mine is EXPAND.
I have a few health related goals and would love to be more active and lose weight. As far as work, I have already achieved my goals. Just signed 2 new clients today for ambassadorships
Congrats on losing 73 pounds, that’s terrific! You have some good goals, good luck reaching them this year.
Good for you! I am happy to read posts like this because it is so motivating. I wish you the best in 2018 that you achieve your goals and have the best time with your husband and son.
This is just what I needed – INSPIRATION! Bravo. Many of our goals are similar but I raised my four kids and they are off on their own. I still love to read, keep a blog, lose weight, date my husband, and enjoy life! Best of luck to you.
You did great in 2017! Sad to say I didn’t do as well. This year I’m focusing on one power word each day instead of yearly resolutions.
2017 sounds awesome and it really seems like you are setting yourself up for a great 2018! Happy New Year!
Balance was my word last year – it involved removing myself from A LOT of things and saying NO. This year, I’m working on focus – to get where I want to be, a simpler, healthier, more joyful life! Happy 2018, friend!
You have set some really realistic goals for 2018. I haven’t started goal setting yet, but thanks to you, I found my inspiration. Starting my list this week.
My 2018 goals are to drink more water and to read at least a couple times a week!
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Great goals! Balance is my word going forward, as well. I love how many books you’re wanting to read! That really is very impressive. Best of luck in 2018!
Congrats on a great year! 60 books in one year is an awesome goal and definitely not too high – go for it! 🙂
I need more balance too! This is a big goal for me in 2018!
That’s a great list! I’ve planned a house project for each month. Let’s see how many I can cross off the list in 2018.
As far as your book goal, I say don’t make it any higher than what you achieved last year. If you do, then only increase it by ten percent. I enjoy reading but don’t even get that much time.
It seems like we have some very similar goals! Definitely losing baby weight this year!!