Guys, 2020 was rough. I started out the year with a list of resolutions, as I’m sure many of us do. For the most part, I was unable to actually fulfil any of them. So I’ve had a few days to think about it and decided that this year I don’t necessarily want to write down a list of my ‘usual’ resolutions. Instead I’m making a list of goals to work towards for my own personal development. I’ve learned a lot about myself this year, and now I want to implement positive changes in my life for the sake of my mental health and well-being.
GET INTO A PROPER SLEEPING PATTERN
It’s only over the past couple of months I’ve slipped into a really bad sleeping pattern. Some days I just can’t sleep. Other days I’m actively staying awake until 3am because I won’t put my phone down. My brother got me a Fitbit for Christmas so now I can track my sleep and I’m hoping it will motivate me to go to bed at a more reasonable time. I’m also now the owner of a weighted blanket, so I’m hoping this will help during those sleepless nights.
TAKE MORE SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKS WHEN EVERYTHING GETS OVERWHELMING
Anyone else spend hours doom scrolling through Twitter? I am terrible for it. There’s been a lot of things in the news this year, most of them bad. Consuming all this bad news over social media isn’t healthy for anyone. So I really want to try and be more self aware when I need to take a break from social media when I need to.
FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES OVER THE NEGATIVES
I’ve spent a lot of time this year focusing only on all the negatives. It was only when I reflected back on my 2020 that I realised not everything was negative, I was just choosing to hyperfocus on only them. So in 2021 I am going to remind myself to note down every happy moment from this year to remind myself that not everything is bad.
STOP MEASURING MY WORTH BY MY PRODUCTIVITY
Let’s be real, who was actually productive during lockdown? Self-worth and productivity are two things that I need to stop linking together. We live in a society that seems to place accomplishments over anything else. But sometimes you need to take a break from working and producing things to laugh and have some fun. Sometimes you just need to rest or reflect. It’s okay to not always be doing something. This year I want to remind myself that my level of productivity for the day isn’t reflective of me as a person.
STOP DOUBTING MY OWN CAPABILITIES AND SELF-WORTH
Being jobless in a pandemic isn’t fun. The job hunt has been long and difficult. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking people weren’t hiring me because I’m not good enough. To get quite far into a process only to be told they went with someone else makes you question your own capabilities. It’s hard to get over that mental barrier, but this year I’m going to try my best.
What are your goals for 2021? Maybe you’re not setting any and that is also valid. Let me know in the comments!
Great goals, Kate! I’m so sorry that you’ve been on a job hunt for a while now. I, too have been on a job hunt and it’s so hard especially with lots of competition too! For me, my goal for 2021 is to focus on creating boundaries in my life. In my relationships with friends, family, online presence etc. Here’s to 2021, love!
Yes, it’s a very difficult time to be job hunting at the moment. Wishing you all the look in finding something new, and hopefully something that you will love doing. Wishing you all the best in achieving your goals for this year! <3
I love your goals.
I relate so much on the one about stop doubting yourself !
Good luck on your goals x
Thanks. I feel like this year has made me realise that doubting myself is sometimes holding me back so I really want to try and change that this year 🙂
Yes! Love this! Sleep is EVERYTHING. And focusing on the positives is so important too. Good luck with your goals!
Thanks! I’ve picked up some really bad sleeping habits near the end of last year so I really want to get back on track again 🙂
These are awesome! Few of these are on my goal list as well haha. I’m especially trying to leave self-doubt in 2020. I hope 2021 is good for you and you get your dream job!
I hope you’re able to reach your 2021 goals. Self-doubt has no place for any of us this year, let’s just banish it completely! Thanks for your well-wishes, I really hope I get my dream job this year (or any job at the moment haha)