25 Things To Do This Year (Super-Lite Goal Setting) March 20, 2024 Reading Time: 2 min ShareTweetPin3Share3 Shares Whether you want to set super-lite (the lightest possible) goals for the year, finish the year strong—or bring some more fun into your life, simple list-making can be more powerful than you realise. Because when the world around us is not as we would wish it, and with so much outside of our control, it helps us feel better when we focus on the positive things we can do. And then plan to do them! And, whatever time of year, we all need things to look forward to—however small. There is power in knowing what you want, and even more power in writing those things down. This is for you if you: 1) find full-on goal-setting a bit much, 2) need some fun things to look forward to in life or 3) want a quick refocus… It’s like setting a series of mini-goals—commitments to yourself—that will help you look ahead to the year (or what’s left of it) with a smile. You can use this as super-lite goal-setting or simply to create a fun list of things you’d like to do before the year’s end… Set yourself some mini-goals! Simply set aside 10-15 minutes of quiet time for yourself. Grab your journal, or a pen and paper. Then ponder and make a list of 25 things you’d like to do in the upcoming year. What would bring you joy? What would be fun or easy? Whatever it is will be completely unique to you. Don’t analyze, write—and have fun with it! Finally, wrap-up by choosing just ONE of those things to commit to, choosing one action to get started with. And that’s it! Super simple. And here’s a fun reader story: Hazel told me she started working on her HUGs (Huge Unbelievable Goals) but couldn’t get passionate for any particular project. So she reviewed her history—and realised: “most of my big passion projects seem to have appeared out of the blue as invitations I found myself saying ‘yes’ to.” So instead, this year, she is getting excited by Interesting Micro Projects—or as she calls them: IMPs! Some examples of Hazel’s IMPs are: “a schedule of local pilgrimages, days set aside for home writing retreats, perfecting home-baked bread recipes, finding interesting podcasts to listen to, strengthening her relationship with her vegetable patch.” She told me: “These IMPs may grow into HUGs, but for now I’m just happy planting seeds and tending saplings… the notion of HUGS led me to IMPs—and a life filled with playful imps can’t be bad.” So as you make your list of 25 Things, consider channelling Hazel with her enthusiastic and playful IMPs… Finally, 4 Inspiring Quotes “If you don’t know what you want, you’ll never find it.” Ryū Murakami “It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.” Benjamin Elijah Mays “Take the time to plan your life or settle for what life gives you.” Kai Kan “Goals are like a map. They help us determine where we want to end up, and give us personal direction on which to focus our energy.” Catherine Pulsifer Wrap-up This easy exercise can be done at any time of the year. And it can be used instead of OR as well as regular goal-setting. Why not make your life that little bit more fun and exciting?! But remember Hazel’s story: You always have permission to do goals your way—because only you know what works best for you! And if this is all too “lite” for you, do check out our full Annual Goal-Setting Workbook to set meaningful goals for the upcoming year—and achieve them Finally, if you liked this, you may also like: Surprising Tips that Reverse Traditional Wisdom to boost your happiness 12 Meaningful Ways to be Happier (Infographic) 7 Deep Journaling Prompts to Connect to Your Unique Hopes & Dreams! (Printable) Change the world. Start with you! Love Learning, Want More Kindness & Community? Get a downloadable .PDF of this fun exercise PLUS connection, learning, events & more inside our paid Fierce Kindness Community! ShareTweetPin3Share3 Shares 4 Comments Tonya Hyman January 7, 2022 Happy New Years, Emma-Louise. As always – I appreciate your thoughtful, thought-provoking ideas, suggestions and guides. Do stay safe and well. Please keep the resources flowing!!! I always look for them. Sending warmness and love. Tonya~ Emma-Louise Elsey January 7, 2022 Dear Tonya, thank-you for your kind words 🙂 I am so glad you find our resources helpful! Warmly, Emma-Louise Lynda Monk February 26, 2023 I love this, Emma. Thanks for all the amazing things you create and share in our world. Emma-Louise Elsey February 27, 2023 Hi Lynda, so glad you love this ❤️ Love Emma-Louise
Tonya Hyman January 7, 2022 Happy New Years, Emma-Louise. As always – I appreciate your thoughtful, thought-provoking ideas, suggestions and guides. Do stay safe and well. Please keep the resources flowing!!! I always look for them. Sending warmness and love. Tonya~
Emma-Louise Elsey January 7, 2022 Dear Tonya, thank-you for your kind words 🙂 I am so glad you find our resources helpful! Warmly, Emma-Louise
Lynda Monk February 26, 2023 I love this, Emma. Thanks for all the amazing things you create and share in our world.