Setting goals for 2025: finding clarity in chaos!
As the new year approaches, many of us, including me, reflect on what we want to achieve in the next 12 months so I sat down with one of my fellow coaches and explored my 2025 goals.
My wishes for 2025 include continuing my travels across Asia and Europe (if you're curious to follow along, check out my IG: coach.cinzia for almost real-time updates), strengthening my body through workouts, yoga, pilates, and exploring new activities. I’m also on the lookout for adrenaline-filled experiences—I have a few ideas, but let’s see what’s possible! I aim to challenge myself with diverse work projects, stay healthy, and, most importantly, remain present for myself.
The idea of setting goals can feel exciting, but for some, it brings anxiety, feelings of being lost, or even defeat.
If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone—and it's okay to embrace where you are.
Here are some thoughts and tips to help you navigate goal-setting for 2025:
1. Acknowledge your feelings
The end of the year often brings a whirlwind of emotions. You might feel overwhelmed by the pressure to plan big or to “catch up” on things you didn’t achieve this year.
Start by acknowledging your feelings without judgment.
Anxiety or uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re human.
2. Reflect on what matters most
Before diving into goal-setting, take a step back and answer these two questions:
What truly matters to you?
What brought you joy, peace, or fulfillment in 2024?
These reflections can act as a compass, guiding you toward goals that align with your core values rather than external pressures.
3. Embrace simplicity
Loading yourself up with ambitious goals is tempting, but more isn’t always better.
Consider setting fewer goals that focus on depth and quality.
Maybe 2025 is the year you do less but go deeper—whether it’s nurturing relationships, mastering a skill, or simply finding time for rest.
4. Set flexible goals
Rigid, all-or-nothing goals can be a source of stress. Instead, set flexible goals that can evolve as your circumstances change. You can always adjust your goals during the year to make sure you’re aligned with them.
For example, instead of saying, “I’ll exercise five times a week,” try, “I’ll move my body in ways that feel good and energize me.”
5. Celebrate small wins
Not every achievement has to be monumental. Celebrate small wins along the way, whether it’s completing a single task, having a productive conversation, or simply showing up on tough days.
Small wins build momentum and boost confidence.
6. Prioritize self-care
Goal-setting isn’t just about achieving; it’s about sustaining yourself.
Ensure your goals include practices that support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Sometimes, resting or saying no is the most productive thing you can do.
7. IT’S OKAY TO DO LESS
We live in a culture that glorifies busyness and constant achievement.
But doing less doesn’t mean you’re falling behind.
It means you’re focusing on what truly matters.
Imagine finishing 2025 with a sense of peace and fulfillment rather than exhaustion.
Give yourself permission to change!
Remember, goal-setting isn’t a contract; it’s a direction.
Life is unpredictable, and your goals can shift as you grow and learn.
What’s important is that you’re moving toward a life that feels meaningful to you.
As you plan for 2025, give yourself grace and if you set them in the new year, because you didn’t have mental capacity and serenity at the end of 2024, IT’S OKAY.
Whether you set big goals, small ones, or none at all, the year ahead is yours to shape in a way that feels right for you.
If you're ready to set your 2025 goals and create a clear action plan, I’m opening up more availability for new clients starting in January. Let’s work together to make it happen!
