I have some very concrete goals for 2015, and I have so very vague goals for 2015. While concrete goals are so much easier to quantify, I like the idea of vague goals that are broader and allow for personal development.
My quantifiable goals:
1. Run 300+ miles over the course of the year.
2. Read 5+ books over the course of the year.
3. Use my crock pot at least 5 times this year.
4. Take the GRE (and use my prep book beforehand!)
My less quantifiable goals:
1. Clean my apartment more. Vacuum, sweep, dust, wash my towels and sheets.
2. Take more time for me. Read more, journal more, spend less time on Netflix, Facebook, and Tumblr.
3. Confront scary things right away.
Number 3 is probably the biggest thing I want to accomplish in 2015. I tend to put off doing things I dread, which really just prolongs the anxiety. I think I'll be happier if I deal with things immediately. That phone call I dread making? If I make it right away, I don't have to worry about it the next day. The errand I have to run? If I can squeeze it in today, I won't have to do it on my weekend. I think that I'll save myself lots of stress (though I really don't stress much anymore thanks to school being behind me).
I didn't make goals related to work, but if I had one, it would be to leave work AT work. I already give up 40 hours of my week to my job. That. Is. Plenty. I don't need to study at night... I could be reading, journalling, writing to friends, cooking dinner, or watching a movie. Making time for me.
2014 was a GREAT year! I'm so looking forward to seeing what 2015 will bring for my friends, my family, and me! Happy New Year, y'all :)
