Happy New Year, inauguration day, and almost the end of dry January! That’s right, I’m attempting dry January. Yes, I wanted to give up on January 6th, but here I am with only 11 days left. Do I want to toast to democracy today? Of freakin’ course. #PrayForMe #DrinkForMe

Riding off the momentary high of creating a monthly goal like dry January, I decided to create mini goals for each month of the year. I’m typically a goal setter, note that doesn’t mean that I accomplish them, but I love dreaming them up! Each year, I have a handful of resolutions, but this year I have a whole flippin’ sheet and I’m pretty psyched on it.

My daily goals are teeny tiny. I have a group text dedicated to ticking off these daily goals. It’s comprised of Katie, two friends, and myself. We’re just there to remind each other to take five minutes to crunch, squat, walk, or whatever we’ve chosen as our daily motivators. These goals are meant to be little reminders that we have bigger goals on our list and each day is an opportunity for progress.

These are the big ones. Honestly, if there are any goals on the list that I won’t accomplish, it’s probably a few of these. I’m telling myself this year will be different and I hoping by creating the daily and monthly goals as markers of success – I’ll stay focused on achieving these as well. Full disclosure – half of these were on my list last year! For some reason I do not take my health in terms of doctor visits very seriously. It could be because I’m typically a healthy person and don’t often need care or maybe it’s because I move cities every few years and never form solid relationships. Whatever the deal is, I’m determined to seek out a primary care physician that I trust and see some other specialists to make progress on this goal. Totally typing this so I can reflect on it in twelve months. Make future Sarah proud.

These are all meant to be enjoyable goals to grow in the hobbies I’m already into. I find I need goals within even the “fun” spheres of life or else I feel stagnant. Let’s just say I was a sticker chart kind of kid.

These monthly goals are a mixed bag. Some goals are meant to focus my time, others to challenge my habits, and a few to propel me into a more consistently active lifestyle. I would consider myself fit and active, but I usually just cram it all into the weekend and I’d like to force myself to find that balance during the week to work out my body as hard as I’m flexing my mind. Some of these months could probably use another goal or two, but I’ll figure that out as I move through the year. I’m particularly interested in the ‘no spend’ months – have you ever tried anything like it? Or any others? What resolutions are you working on this year? Did you find any of mine to be surprising or inspiring? Or are you shaking your head and saying ‘f resolutions!’ whichever camp you’re in, leave a comment and let me know.