I turn 40 this year. It’s a big milestone. One friend said it’s the last important birthday you’ll ever have. There’s a lot I want to accomplish this year, and I’m hoping writing down my goal/resolutions/themes will set me up for accountability.
Themes
Health
I worked out at least 150 times this year. Wasn’t always the hardest workouts, but I did something and my weight hasn’t shifted. It’s clear diet is what I need to attack alongside pushing myself more in the gym, outside, or wherever I make exercise happen.
Goals & Projects:
- 300 pounds by end of 2025
- Balanced diet. Less meat, more plants
- Push myself at the gym: go heavier, do cardio longer, and be honest with yourself on what’s working and not working.
- 160 workouts, minimum of 40 minutes each
Self Esteem
I have a great support network, friends and a really solid life. But like everyone else, there’s moments where I feel lonely, left out, and not myself. Self care and self esteem are going to be a big focus for this year. Whether it’s being comfortable when I’m feeling uncomfortable, putting myself out there more, or giving the floor to others, my sense of self is a big focus for 2025.
Goals & Projects:
- Introduce yourself to more people you don’t know
- Get out of your head and don’t be afraid to talk with people. You’re not inconveniencing someone by engaging with them
- Let more people do the talking. Step back more often and let other’s have the spoltight more often. You don’t need to drive everything
Finance
I want to save more, spend less (i.e. fight my love for shopping), invest more, and get rid of debts.
Goals & Projects
- Save $10,000 by EOY
- Payoff our new water-heater expenses
- End the year with no credit card debt (already doing this, but let’s keep it going for all of 2025)
Content consumption
This is the fun stuff. Games, books, movies. Last year I set out to read 6 books. I read 2. So this year, I’m breaking up my book goals into fiction vs nonfiction. If we count comics, articles, and manga, I read a lot. But people judge books as a more elite accomplishment, so we’ll stick that way.
Games are my hobby. 12 games by EOY is always a fun goal. Movies are something I love, but these days it’s harder to see new movies with my scheudle. At least one movie a year sounds doable. I’m thinking I’ll watch every James Bond film as a way to start this. We’ll see what else comes out.
Goals & Projects
- 4 fiction books
- 2 nonfiction books
- 12 games
- 12 movies
House Projects
I don’t think I’ll be selling my house anytime soon. These projects will be good additions to the property and improve my quality of life.
Goals & Projects
- Install backyard lighting
- Network the house
These are my goals. We had quite a few expenses last year and so travel is off the list. I do want to travel more and hope I can, but this may be a slower year to unlock new opportunities in 2026.