33 Goal Ideas for a Successful 2021

We’re turning the page, finishing the chapter, closing the book on the year 2020. Most people would agree that it’s good riddance to bad rubbish. As we look ahead to 2021, do you have goals in mind?

I’ll admit I’m not a goal-setter. I’m more of a go-with-the-flow type of person. Setting goals is equal to setting myself up for failure because I just don’t go about it the right way. The number one rule of thumb is that goals must be SMART.

SETTING S.M.A.R.T. GOALS:

• Specific, clear, and well defined
• Measurable
• Attainable and realistic
• Relevant to your lifelong goals
• Timebound/have deadlines

Generally, when people brainstorm for goal-setting ideas, they look at six broad categories: career, relationships, financial, health, spiritual, and educational.

According to Coaching Online here are some ideas and examples of goals you can set for 2021.

33 Goals for 2021

1. Grow personally through joining a coaching program
2. Make $400 monthly payments to my credit card debt until it’s fully paid
3. Allocate at least $6000 annually to pay off student debt
4. Ask for a raise at work by June 30
5. Learn a new skill by May 30
6. Build up an emergency fund with at least four months of expenses
7. Increase investment savings to at least 20% of monthly income
8. Read at least one book every month
9. Volunteer at least once a month
10. Build a fitness routine
11. Loose at least 16lbs. by March
12. Sign up for a marathon (5K, 10K or half marathon)
13.  Include vegetables in all dinner meals
14.  Limit junk food intake to twice a week
15.  Cook at least five meals a week
16. Wake up at 6 am for at least five days a week
17. Meditate for at least 10 minutes every day
18. Write in a gratitude journal at the end of Sunday
19. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every day
20. Take a one-hour walk every day
21. Disconnect from tech for one hour every day
22. Start a side hustle that brings in $1000 per Month by September 30. 2021
23. Reach out to two distant family members at least once a month
24. Call parents every Sunday evening
25. Spend at least 1.5 hours a day with kids
26. Have one date night with the spouse once a week
27. Remodel my home by July 31
28. Declutter one room per month until done
29. Buy a new home by the end of the year
30. Practice more active listening in meetings and when with friends
31. Travel somewhere new during winter break
32. Participate and complete a 30-day challenge
33. Have at least one “me day” a month.

Good luck, and best wishes for a fabulous 2021!!