Goals for 2021
I don’t know if I can risk it to get overly excited for 2021. I just think about all the stuff that I wanted to do in 2020 and that wasn’t possible because of COVID-19 and I get sad. What if the same thing happens this year? Against my better judgement, I came up with a couple of goals for 2021 that I would like to achieve.
Lose the weight that I gained during the lockdown
Even my mom said that I had been gaining weight. She’s not wrong, but damn! That hurt.
Obviously, during the lockdown, I wasn’t as active as I usually was because I was working from home and the karate dojo was mostly closed. When it opened, it was also pretty restricted in what we could do (no contact).
Get super fit for grading
I’m going for my second dan at the end of 2021 and I want to get super fit for it. I’m tracking my resting heart rate to measure this (because I’m not qualified to do stuff like this). My aim is about 60.
Also, I have zero upper body strength, so I also want to be able to do 10 pull-ups at the end of the year. At the moment I’m at ¼ of a pull-up – that’s sad.
Get my education diploma
I’m doing my education diploma this year (a one-year course) and I’m both excited and nervous about it. Hopefully, I will survive it and get my qualification.
Better time management
Since I’m working, studying, and karate-ing next year, my time management game has to be on point.
It’s also vital that I don’t procrastinate – which I’ve been known for doing. However, I’ve found a few tips that can help me with this (Thanks, BellaWanana).
Get rid of all the clutter
After my education diploma, I want to look for work abroad and hopefully move out of my parent’s house.
I won’t be able to take a lot with me so I want to start going through all my stuff to see what I can sell, give away or throw away. I’m slowly but surely starting the process.
Enter one writing competition a month
I’ve mentioned it before, but this year I entered a few writing competitions. Unfortunately, I won nothing (or even place), but it was a great experience. I want to keep doing it.
That’s what I could think of for now. Do you have any ideas that I can add to the list? Also, share what your goals are for 2021 in the comments.
Hopeful meh.
Michelle
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Ming Qian
Hey Michelle, oh wow, will you be pursuing your education diploma full-time? I’m assuming you’re a teacher, so does that mean you’ll still be working in the day, and attending classes in the evening? These are all exciting goals to have, and here’s to a better year ahead! I wish you all the best in both Karate and studies. 🙂
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much for the good wishes. I work as an academic writing consultant on campus, so I’ll have my classes nearby. Luckily, I only work part-time, but I’m hoping to change that.
Thanks for reading 🙂
S
Sounds like a great list! I’ve never entered a writing competition before, but I’ve always wanted to try. Maybe I’ll add that one to my list, too!
That Michelle Person
They’re great, especially the ones that give you feedback 🙂
Thanks for reading!
nianni
I hope you get to achieve them. 💯
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much! And thanks for reading 🙂
Louvaine Williams
These goals sound great, Michelle! It would be so sad when you leave, but I just know you can achieve every one of these goals! You are such an inspiration. I would like to grade for purple and the first brown belt next year and definitely get fitter as well. We are saving up for weights and some home gym equipment since we can’t really do the conditioning at the Dojo yet. We are on Keto for 2 months (no sugar and a max of 20 – 30 carbs per day) to help us get our diet on track! Today marks our day 2. Oh, and I still need to get that car licence. It was a 2020 goal, but this year was just so crazy. There’s quite a few more, but just thought I’d share a few of them. Thanks for sharing your goals!
That Michelle Person
Like I always say, you can do it! 🙂
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Britt K
You’ve got some great goals here! I hear you on the weight gain struggles, a lot of us are in the same boat. We did our part and stayed home throughout the first lockdown (and now lockdown 2.0) here but that meant that we weren’t travelling all over hiking, canoeing, etc. like we would be doing most year. As we move into 2021, I want to start focusing on getting back to where I was when this all started!
That Michelle Person
Thanks for reading 🙂 Hope you can also achieve your goals for the new year.
Helen
Great goals!! Are you seeking a doctorate degree in education?
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much! No, I’m just doing a one year certificate in education, so that I’m qualified to teach at schools.
Thanks for reading 🙂
Helen
Great. Which grade level and subject do you hope to teach?
That Michelle Person
I’m hoping to teach high school English (second language) and accounting. It’s a weird combination, I know.
Thanks for reading 🙂
Rosie Ireland
Some great goals in this post. I am also looking forward to feeling more active in January!
Rosie
That Michelle Person
Thanks for reading 🙂
Erica @ Blog Life With Erica
My goals for 2021 is to make healthier decisions and create healthy habits.
I am also going to re-start and get back into minimalizing. First things first go through my clothes and gather items I don’t wear and make a donation to the local charity.
xo Erica
That Michelle Person
I also need to declutter. This house is a mess… it can only help.
Thanks for reading 🙂
Lex
These are some great goals! My goals for this year are mostly blog related, but I also have the goal of just getting stronger. I started weight lifting this year and it has been such a great experience! Thanks so much for sharing!
That Michelle Person
As a wise man once said: “You can do it!” 🙂
Thanks for reading!
Amy
Getting fit and clearing clutter are on my list too.
I love the idea of entering one writing competition a month. It’s a great way to keep up with writing, get your name out there, and also, you might win something! Good luck with the competitions, and also good luck with the rest of your goals 🙂
Happy new year.
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much! I agree, I should just keep on trying 🙂 Happy new year to you too, and the best of luck with your goals.
Thanks for reading!
Vinn
These are exciting goals! I wish you the best of everything. And don’t be too hard on yourself. A daily scheduling will put things into place. Cheers!
That Michelle Person
Thank you for the good wishes 🙂 I do have a daily schedule and it helps a lot.
Thanks for reading!
Kin Green
I think goals are very important in life
I hope you achieve all your goals
Even i have fixed mine.. i want to help startup by guiding in the best way through my website ( NxtDecade.com)
That Michelle Person
Thanks for reading! 🙂
Valerie
This is a great list of goals. How awesome that you’re working towards your education diploma! Please keep us updated on your goals and accomplishments. 🙂
Valerie | https://avecvalerie.com
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much for the encouragement, I will keep you updated 🙂
Thanks for reading!
bournemouthgirl
You have shared a really good list of goals for yourself. I hope you manage to achieve these goals this year.
Lauren
That Michelle Person
Thank you so much! I’ll try my best 🙂
Thanks for reading!