2025 Goals

2025 Goals

New Year’s Resolutions? 5 tips to help you reach your goals

We all know that setting goals is the easy part – it’s sticking to them that can be tricky. Whether you’ve made New Year’s resolutions or you’re setting goals for the school term ahead, here are some practical tips to help you stay on track and achieve what you’re aiming for.

Keep your goals visible

Ever heard the saying “out of sight, out of mind”? Well, the same goes for your goals. Try these ideas to keep them front and centre:

  • Put them somewhere you’ll see them every day, like on your bedroom wall or as your phone wallpaper
  • Share them with family or friends who can help keep you accountable and create a vision board with pictures that represent your goals as visual inspiration

Use technology to your advantage

Your phone can be more than just a distraction – it can actually help you achieve your goals! Try:

  • Setting regular reminders in your calendar
  • Using dedicated goal-tracking apps
  • Creating recurring alarms for important deadlines
  • Making checklists in your notes app

 

Check in with yourself regularly

Take some time every few weeks to think about how your goals are going. Ask yourself:

  • Is this goal still important to me?
  • Am I making progress?
  • Do I need to adjust my timeline?
  • What’s working well, and what isn’t?
  • Do I need to change anything about my approach?

It’s totally okay to adjust your goals if they’re not working for you any more – goals should motivate you, not stress you out.

 

Find your support crew

Everything’s easier when you have people cheering you on. Here’s how to build your support network:

  • Tell friends and family about your goals
  • Find study buddies if your goals are school-related
  • Join online communities of people with similar goals
  • Connect with teachers or mentors who can guide you

 

Celebrate your wins

Don’t wait until you’ve achieved your final goal to celebrate – acknowledge all your progress along the way! You could:

  • Treat yourself to something special when you hit a milestone
  • Share your achievements with your support crew
  • Keep a record of your progress to look back on
  • Take photos or screenshots to document your journey

Remember, even small steps forward are worth celebrating.

 

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