Pants: Mango; Top: Club Monaco; Shoes: Zara (similar here and here)
While I try not to put a huge focus on myself in my blog posts, I did promise I’d do a post on personal goals, so I thought I’d get into it today.
2017: what a year it’s been. Personal development-wise, it’s been a big year. After 25 years of trying, working out finally became a regular part of my schedule this year. And with it, a focus on wellness. I spent 3 months in Europe, which made me fall back in love with my work. Most importantly however, this year, I found it in me to let things go, and admit when I’ve been wrong.
Before writing this post, I decided to look back on my goals for 2017. I had a lot more personal goals, and though I didn’t accomplish a couple, I’m proud to say that I was able to achieve most of my goals this year. So for 2018, my goals are this:
1. Travel
This past year, the most significant thing I did in terms of travel was deciding to spend 3 months in Europe. What this has taught me is that travel doesn’t need to be a big thing that we plan to death. It’s something that can casually be done, and that really, the world is our oyster. I make it my goal to travel to one more city than the previous year, but this year, I’d like to increase that number to two. So next year, my goal is to make it to 17 cities!
2. Balance
Although health and wellness was a big focus for 2017, I still haven’t been able to truly grasp the meaning of balance. In my mind, food and working out are so closely linked, that when I stop working out, I start eating like shit too. I feel like my lifestyle is quite polarized in this sense. Either I’m incredibly healthy, or eating Nutella straight out of the jar. My goal in 2018 is to improve my relationship with food. So the two things I’d like to do are quite simple. I’d like to reduce my dessert intake to 4 times a week. And, I’m going to commit to starting my day off with lemon and warm water, come hell or high water.
3. Give
This is the area I want to focus on the most in 2018. I’d like to learn to be more selfless. Every month, I’m making it a point to donate to a charity of my choice. This is something I started doing this year, but I wasn’t as regimented about it. By the end of the year, I’d also like to volunteer my time at least once at a charity of my choice. This may not seem like much, but it’s one step in the right direction.
4. Read
One thing I’m not happy about is falling behind on reading this past year. I’ve only read about 6 books this past year; a stark contrast to the 12 I read in 2016. Next year, I’d like to carve out 20 minutes, 5 mornings a week to read. I’m not sure how many books I’ll get through, but the number isn’t as important to me as developing the habit.
5. Grace
In 2018, I want to make it a point to be grateful. every.single.day. The actionable step is to write in my 5 Minute Journal every single day without fail. I recently downloaded the app so I don’t even have an excuse to miss it when I’m traveling.
So guys, I’d love to know what your goals are for the new year! Are you a fan of goal-setting? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
Balance is something I’m trying to achieve too. It can be hard through with a blog, and other stuff going on.
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Sif you are such an inspiration to us all!
I am so happy that we finally got to meet up and Hygge!
Please come back soon! Next year I will definitely try and learn from these points and be better and more positive about work and everything!
Xo
Britta
Love this Siffat! We have a couple of goals in common actually. I would love to read more than I did this year and also give more. Be it my money, my time or any other resource that I can give. And OMG I’m the same! It’s either I’m super healthy with my eating or super unhealthy, there’s no in-between. I would really like to change that as well. Great post Siffat, I found it very motivating! xx
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I’d also like to spend more time reading. I easily put reading on the backburner with all my schoolwork and extracurriculars. I’d like to commit to reading a lot more this year. I want to be able to say I’ve read classic novels.
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Finding balance is so essential for living your best life. I used to struggle with finding balance when it came to food and fitness, but I think it is all trial-and-error. It definitely takes time! Practicing gratitude daily is a great goal and one that I will definitely implement!
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Great post! I find your list of goals quite motivational and the way you precise them -like the 4 desserts – make them super achievable ☺
I also want to read more, but somehow lost the ability to focus on a book when at home. So I’m reading during my daily commute.
Btw, I hooe you get to visit the 17 cities! 😀
Great list Siffat!! You really simply everything, and I love that. I’m adding exercise, more reading, more family time, and being grateful to my list this year. Have a great day!!
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Such an inspiring post… And the outfit, super cute!!
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Siffat, the pictures are just so gorgeous! I certainly would love to try and achieve majority of the things on your list too! In particular, both Give and Read. I’ve started reading more and absolutely love it. I just hope I can keep going in the new year! x
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First of all, love the red on red going on in your outfit. Second, I love that you added Perth to your list of cities, good move! 🙂
And thirdly, I am not there yet in setting my goals, but I appreciate some of these, particularly reading. I should make it a goal and habit to switch off and concentrate on a non digital non work related hobby, like painting.
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You look gorgeous in these red trousers babe.. so stunning!
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I love love this so much! you look freaking amazing!! It’s so true babe so much to look forward to next year!!!
xxx
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You look so gorgeous:) Love your red pants and the part about letting go is so true!! Its hard but necessary and happens to the best of us:)Stay blessed xx
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Amazing look! You are very beautiful!
xx
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These are amazing accomplishments and goals! Traveling in Europe for three months is incredible and something I would love to do. I’ve worked out on and off for years now but recently haven’t seen he inside of a gym and need to get back on it. I definitely need to sit down and write some goals down for myself for the upcoming year. Xoxo, Christine
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Absolutely stunning photos! I thanks so much for sharing those goals- I can seriously relate to the balance! <3
Love,
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Love your red pants, looks so stylish! !!
Have a wonderful week 😀
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I second you on the travel part. I definitely want to do more of that in 2018!
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I second you on the travel part. I definitely want to do more of that in 2018!
-Didier
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Falling for this red and white duo…inspiring much!
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Perfect goals for next year! I believe in you babe!
XO, Jessi
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I am also struggling with balance between my diet and work out programs. I also find them inseparable, but I am trying to stop doing this and to finally eat healthy because it’s healthy, not because I am working out (and vice versa).
Indeed, you’ve accomplished a lot this year and I wish you good luck in the next one!
xo Corina
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Love this post! So inspiring.
I wish you all the best for the new year 2018.
Xx, Raysa
I adore your outfit! Mu goals for 2018 is to work more on myself and my blog so any tips are gratefully received 🙂
Missy
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Such beautiful photos! I absolutely love your outfit – those red trousers are stunning!
I’m thinking about goals for 2018 too and one of the things I struggle with is balance, particularly with food! I haven’t been exercising lately and so I figured that I may as well eat junk food too! I think I shall follow your lead and try to adopt a more healthy approach next year.
Julia x
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Wow, so fabulous dear! Love the red trousers. Really gorgeous color.
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Love the photos so much! Our goals match completely, it’s all about continuing to be the best version of ourselves 🙂
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Love the outfit! The red really pops! 🙂
Good set of achievable goals! They definitely look like mine! 🙂
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First of all, you look gorgeous on this outfit Siff ♥️ Secondly, I love how real and specific you get it’s your goals, an easier way to make them a reality. I share quite a few of these as well! Want to travel a bit more, learn to let go of material things and keep on appreciating everything I have in my life that keeps me motivated and happy, particularly the people in it. Thanks for such a great year of inspiration and I am really glad we connected here. All the best to you in this exciting 2018 that has just begun! Xx
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