Elevate Your Goals: 4 Steps to Setting Up a Successful 2024

As we approach the dawn of 2024, it's the perfect moment to craft some meaningful New Year's Resolutions. I've put together four practical steps to ensure your resolutions are crystal clear and achievable.

Use this Free Guide or take out a piece of paper and a pen, and let's get started! 

Take a moment to look back on the past year. What were your successes? Where did you face challenges? Identifying these aspects will help you narrow down your focus for the new goals. For instance, if work seems to be thriving but your fitness routines faltered, you might want to prioritize health and wellness in your resolutions.

Divide your page in half. On one side list the successes from the past year. On the other list your challenges. Below you can jot down any over-all feelings on the year. You can divide the year into 4 quarters to help you narrow in on specific moments from the year. 

Studies show that practicing gratitude leads to better sleep, happier moods, and less stress. So, why not let these positive vibes guide your resolutions? After reflecting, jot down 10-20 things you're grateful for from this past year. It could be big moments or small. Pro tip: Go through your phone photos if you're having trouble remembering what was happening in your life last March. Those photos can help jog your memory about what you were doing and your feelings surrounding that moment. Try coming up with 1 thing from each month. 

Now for my favorite part, visualize your future! What does success look like for you? Picture yourself achieving your goals. You can express this in various ways—write it out, draw, or create a vision board with images and words. This step adds a concrete and inspiring element to your resolutions. I like to get a bit creative with this step! 

With Reflection, Gratitude, and Vision in mind, it's time to set your Resolutions. There are a few different ways to do this...Choose 3-5 specific goals or opt for one significant goal with actionable steps throughout the year. Or, choose a word, phrase or quote of the year (my favorite). What makes the most sense for you in the new year?