The Thing About New Year Resolutions

Like every new month, a new week and new chapter in my life, I set realistic goals for myself. That's why I'm a big fan of new year resolutions. This year I have set some major goals for myself.

In 2015, my major goal was to finish uni and get a job at cool FM - which I did.

In 2016, It was to finish NYSC, Build relationships, get my first full-time job and develop a saving culture.  - I did.

This year, I want to set my goals around three major things - My career growth, Body & Wellness and my Finances.

We all talked about saving 1k daily to reach a goal of 365k by the end of the year - That didn't happen, I saved and got myself a phone and stopped saving after.

2017 Resolutions 

Body & Wellness 

I started working out (again) on the 10th of October this year, and I haven't stopped since. Every day no matter how lazy I get I manage to do 20 squats and 10 lunges - just for consistency.

Next year, I want to take fitness more seriously, even if I start from 30mins daily I still want to have a better body than I already do. I have joined some really cool workout challenges so I just might be fully reliant on that next year.

This was my #blackgirlmagic year, moreover, I don't feel like I did anything to make my skin better - so I'll start exfoliating every week, going to the spa once every quarter.

Finances 

This is "spoil you 2017 " for me, I have decided to use 10% of my monthly income to buy myself something nice till the end of the year.

I have also concluded to save 30k every month to make up for my 1k a day saving I missed this year.

I'll break down my finances into Necessities, Wants and Savings - that's how I plan to take my finance more seriously.

My career growth 

2016 took a different turn for me career wise, never even knew I would make money from writing and here I am. So, I will like to improve my writing skills next year.

I want to take an online course this year to improve my skills. Some of the skills include; better use of CS6, Better Video editing skills and more in that related field.

I'll also like to get a part time segment on a radio show - as that's what I have always wanted to do.

Bonus: I would really like to go on my first vacation next year and that's a bonus goal I'm setting for myself.

I really want a new car this year as well.

I won't be looking for love this year - but if it comes the person must be ready to get married by the next election.

I hope that this motivates you to set realistic and achievable goals for yourself.