In the spirit of the new year, here are my goals for the upcoming year:

Financial:

1. Save $15,000 or more in non-retirement funds
2. Continue to save $850/month for retirement + employer contributions
3. Participate in mini-challenges aimed at various goals each month

 

Well-being:

1. Establish, and maintain, appropriate boundaries with the people in my life
2. Take time for me
3. Stop apologizing for everything!

 

Health:

1. Bring back the six-pack abs 
2. Maintain my running schedule
3. Apply to be Shape Magazine Model (seriously, this has been on my “bucket list” for years–it’s time to bite the bullet and apply!!!)

 

Professional:

1. Obtain additional work certs and pass the exams necessary to do so!

 

Home:

1. Finish the crown molding!
2. Hang that new front door
3. Complete the paint in the kitchen and 2nd bedroom
4. Hang storm doors
5. Re-finish porches

 

Miscellaneous:

1. Take dance lessons
2. Buy a sweet camera and take photography classes
3. Continue to seek out the positive, celebrate the small things, and never, ever stop smiling