2013 Goals

I am not one to make New Years resolutions because most of the time I am setting myself up to fail. This year I want to succeed. I am graduating from college and starting into the "real world" so why not start off in a way that I can work with. I am setting 10 goals for 2013 that I am going to have done in the within the next 365 days. Happy 2013!!

 

1. Read 24 new books. I had to start it off with books. I want to read about 2 books each month that I have never read before. I am one to re-read my favorite books over and over again but this year I am working to expand my library.

 

2. Call my friends more, text them less. I am worst at keeping up with people but this year I resolve to do better and talk to those that I love on the phone more often!

 

3. Memory Jar. I have a hard time remembering things throughout the day let alone the year so I want this to help, especially since so much is going to be changing for me this year.

 

4. Own a car. I have successfully made it (five years) to my last semester of college without my own car, but I think it is time that I change this.

 

5. Learn more Christian theology. I know why I follow Christ and my faith is legitimate but due to some conversations that I have had or sat in on I want to know more of the why I believe.

Like it says in 1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,"

 

6. Listen to 12 Sermons. Take time once a month to listen to sermons on different topics from different pastors/speakers.

 

7. Send hand-written letters in the mail. Who doesn't like getting mail and what a great way to surprise them with a smile in between all the bills.

 

8. Start saving doll-hairs for my Libraries Tour (click for explanation). I am going to do this at some point in my life I might as well start working on it now that way it truly can be a reality some day.

 

9. Mail birthday cards. Most of my friends are not in the same city as me to be able to celebrate their birthdays and I have never done this in the past. This is a great time to start.

10. Go to a concert/"splurge" on tickets. I have not been to too many concerts in my life so why not have a little fun in 2013!!

 

I am sure I could come up with some more goals for the year and I might do that even after I post this. To me goals are easier than resolutions.

Do you have any goals for the year? Just share one!!