2016 goals

I have never made New Year’s resolutions, but I do enjoy making goals for the year.

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I like how goals push me to strive to meet them, but are still manageable. They also allow me to make lists, and I love me some lists. I’m excited and encouraged about 2016 and the goals I have for the year. I am excited to be intentional and make progress on these goals. Some of the goals are things I have struggled with this past year, but I am looking forward to the challenge of tackling them in this new year and being able to measure myself against this touchstone.

So, here we go, 2016 goals:

-Clean my closet and donate/give away clothes/shoes I don’t need
-Drink the recommended amount of water at least 4 out of 7 days a week
-Read a new book
-Make a meal plan most weeks (I started with this in 2015 and did well until about November)
-Make a list of easy snacks and meals to pull from (for meal planning and quick reference)
-Travel to at least two new places
-Move into a different apartment/home!
-Go to bed by midnight most nights
-Bake/cook at least 12 recipes I have never made before
-Print, frame and hang photos from 2015 travels
-Plant herbs (this depends on where we are living and when we move, but still a goal!)
-Host dinners with family and friends
-Smile more
-Improve my photography skills
-Be intentional about taking pictures of life
-Be intentional about reaching out to and keeping up with friends
-Exercise at least 4 days a week, when possible. But, don’t feel guilty if I can’t work out one day
-Pay it forward at least once
-Stick to our budget
-Find a new devotional
-Make goals for individual months or seasons this year
-Engage Pass the Cookies on more channels

What are your goals for 2016? Do you have any tips?