It’s the last day of 2017 so it is time for a recap of my 2017 goals. How did I do?
BLOGGING GOALS
- To find a better balance – I would like to say I’ve mostly achieved this – I do take a little more time off than I used to.
- Relaunch Keene On Saving – Nope. This totally didn’t happen.
- Guest post on 5-10 blogs in 2017 – This also didn’t happen – but I was busy with other stuff so its understandable.
- Stick to my guns – I kept to this mostly – but it can be tempting on those leaner months to take a little less.
- Build up on my Youtube and Instagram – This is a yes. I’ve grown in subscribers, I’ve added far more content to my YouTube and had more interaction. Instagram is where I am most pleased though – this has grown amazingly.
- Complete some blogging/money/organisation related e-courses or projects, free or paid for – This is a total and utter fail.
FREELANCING GOALS
- Get some more long term clients – Yes! I currently write for a couple of different people and sites, am a virtual assistant for five people and have developed long term blog work with others. Very happy!
- Get back to using my work website – This didn’t happen. I really need to work on this in 2018.
- Finally get a staff writing job for another blog – I didn’t manage this BUT I do the old bit of ghost writing for a couple of bloggers and also write for some company blogs too.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Lose the baby weight – This started well but I’ve completely fallen off the wagon of late. A goal for next year.
- Get back into exercising – This didn’t happen. Another goal for next year.
PERSONAL
- Enter more writing competitions – I entered a couple but nowhere near the amount I wanted to.
- Complete my GoodReads challenge – All the nopes here. I only managed a handful of books.
FINANCIAL
- Get debt free or as close to debt free as possible – Nope, this hasn’t happened – however I have cut out a lot of it already.
- Increase my income – Yes, this has happened and I am very happy, woo!
- Minimalise my belongings and sell what we don’t require – I’ve been doing this on and off throughout the year, I hope to continue this into 2018.
So as you can see, I managed a few and failed a few too. Did you set yourself goals for this year? How did you do?
I think you did really well, I was similar really managed some and completely failed at others x
You are way more organised than I am and I’m totally inspired. I think I’ll have a sit down and do the same. I definitely want to blog more in 2018 x
Its so important putting your goals on the blog so that you have something to follow through and not slack back on. Looks like some amazing things on your list. Good luck to you.
Carry all those goals over, they can become two-year goals:) Nice article, as a list fan, I like the idea of goals whether achieved or delayed.
I didn’t set any goals for 2017 but have done a few for 2018 – nothing too detailed as it’s going to be a busy year with 2 under 2. Eeek!
You are welcome to do a guest blog with me anytime you wish…would be tickled to host you.
Sounds like you had A LOT of goals for 2017! Congratulations on the ones that you achieved and for making progress towards the others 🙂
It sounds like a very mixed year but you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself. You do so much for the blogging community which is amazing. I hope you can achieve some more of your personal goals this year instead.
Sounds like you have some great goals! Good luck with them all! I never make goals but I love reading others!
You did great. All the best for 2018 and your blog
You had a busy year – in fact I don’t know how you fitted it all in and still managed to VA for 5 people!
I didnt manage to complete my goodreads challenge either lol. I am trying again for this year!
I really admire people who makes goals and stick to them. I never quite achieve making goals although I do try and be focussed on blogging as best as I can. You are doing a fab job with the VA work as well .Well done.
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best with your goals for the new year. 🙂
You’ve achieved a lot – well done! I think it’s notable that the goals you really nailed are the ones that involve moving forwards e.g. earn more, rather than hitting a specific target. I’m the same and that’s why I’m not a fan of resolutions – I just try to always move forwards 🙂
I didn’t set goals last year but have a few for this year, getting fit is my main one!!