5 Goals You Should Set For Yourself In The New Year | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

5 Goals You Should Set For Yourself In The New Year

As the New Year begins, start to thing about some changes you want for yourself to create a happier you.

23
5 Goals You Should Set For Yourself In The New Year
Photo by Matthew Payne on Unsplash

In This Article:

With the New Year beginning, there are so many things that I want to implement in my life as well as what I would suggest for other people to add in their own! Let's all kick off the new year with doing some great things that inspire creative change within ourselves as well as others.

1. Discover a New Passion

https://unsplash.com/photos/wY_vRUf8xgM

Discovering a new hobby or activity can have a large impact on one's happiness. When you try something new, you can feel a new sense of accomplishment or a new feeling of joy. Even trying an old hobby that you may not have been all for years ago, can change your mindset years later! Stepping out of your comfort zone, going on a new adventure, and meeting new people can all lead to a new found hobby. Sometimes, a new hobby can even lead to a career change!

2. Start a New Fitness Goal

https://unsplash.com/photos/CQfNt66ttZM

Losing weight is always everyone's number one priority for the start of the new year. While this is a great goal, you can also set small goals that lead up to this goal! Some examples of these are eating healthier, exercising more, or even just starting a new goal to tone your body! These small changes can present challenges, but if you have the right mindset and goals for yourself, it can be done. While it may be easy to start getting in this routine, it can be hard to keep going. Find motivation in others that will lead you to stick to your plan in the long run!

3. Volunteer Your Time To Those In Need

https://unsplash.com/photos/YsprVcyg_cE

Volunteering is one of the best ways that you can feel good about yourself, all while helping others. Devoting your time and energy to people who may not be as fortunate is one of the nicest things you can do, as well as giving you a rewarding feeling. However, it also provides you to network and meet with other people and discover new skills you didn't know you had! It also provides an opportunity for you to build your resume. Set time aside to help those who need it, you won't regret it!

4. Travel More 

https://unsplash.com/photos/mSESwdMZr-A

Traveling can be one of the best experiences and allows us to open our eyes to the world around us. Not only can you discover new cultures, but you can discover new things about yourself you would have never known. Traveling can also lead to new hobbies and ideas! New foods, adventures, and scenic views are just some of the many things avid travelers get to experience daily!

5. Spend Less Time on Social Media

https://unsplash.com/photos/ipBUwm7FTEA

Social media plays a large role in our society today. While it can provide many opportunities for individuals across the world today, it can also be a negative contributor. Social media has lead to many mental health problems in individuals across the world, and lowering the amount of time spent on it can prevent these problems. Spending too much time can take away from school work, a career, and quality time with family and friends. While it can be addicting, it's important to take a break and experience the world around you.

A new year is meant for new opportunities, goals, and adventures to set on for people around the world. While goals may seem unattainable at times, there is always a way to create a better tomorrow. Just remember, change can be a good thing!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
girl with a hat

This is for the girls who have dealt with an emotionally, mentally, physically or verbally abusive father.

The ones who have grown up with a false lens of what love is and how relationships should be. The ones who have cried themselves to sleep wondering why he hurts you and your family so much. This is for all the girls who fall in love with broken boys that carry baggage bigger than their own, thinking it's their job to heal them because you watched your mother do the same.

Keep Reading...Show less
Blair Waldorf Quote
"DESTINY IS FOR LOSERS. IT'S JUST A STUPID EXCUSE TO WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN INSTEAD OF MAKING THEM HAPPEN." - BLAIR WALDORF.

The world stopped in 2012 when our beloved show "Gossip Girl" ended. For six straight years, we would all tune in every Monday at 9:00 p.m. to see Upper Eastside royalty in the form of a Burberry headband clad Blair Waldorf. Blair was the big sister that we all loved to hate. How could we ever forget the epic showdowns between her and her frenemy Serena Van Der Woodsen? Or the time she banished Georgina Sparks to a Christian summer camp? How about that time when she and her girls took down Bart Bass? Blair is life. She's taught us how to dress, how to be ambitious, and most importantly, how to throw the perfect shade.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

11 Moments Every College Freshman Has Experienced

Because we made it, and because high school seniors deserve to know what they're getting themselves into

171
too tired to care

We've all been there. From move-in day to the first finals week in college, your first term is an adventure from start to finish. In honor of college decisions coming out recently, I want to recap some of the most common experiences college freshmen experience.

1. The awkward hellos on move-in day.

You're moving your stuff onto your floor, and you will encounter people you don't know yet in the hallway. They live on your floor, so you'll awkwardly smile and maybe introduce yourself. As you walk away, you will wonder if they will ever speak to you again, but don't worry, there's a good chance that you will make some great friends on your floor!

Keep Reading...Show less
laptop
Unsplash

The college years are a time for personal growth and success. Everyone comes in with expectations about how their life is supposed to turn out and envision the future. We all freak out when things don't go exactly as planned or when our expectations are unmet. As time goes on, we realize that the uncertainty of college is what makes it great. Here are some helpful reminders about life in college.

Keep Reading...Show less
students
rowanuniversitypublications / Flickr

1. "If I'm wearing black tomorrow, it's because I'm mourning my grade."

2. "Do you want to try ordering Chinese takeout to take back to the stacks?"

3. "This final paper has me questioning if this professor just sucks or is Satan himself."

4. "Is that person over there OK? They've been sleeping for a while."

5. "Why are you online shopping?"

"I want to motivate myself to study."

"Since when do you have money to buy something anyway?"

6. "I wonder how much I could make as a stripper."

7. "There are no stress relief dogs, and I feel conned. My stress today is worse than yesterday."

8. "Rate My Professor screwed me over."

9. "I wore these clothes yesterday, and maybe even the day before, but it's fine."

10. "I wonder if I could sneak a beer in here."

11. "I just really want chocolate chip cookies."

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments