Welcome 2022!
To be honest with you all, it has taken me a while to get up the motivation to write this post. I went on holiday and in a social media break and I really enjoyed. I went to Panama to spent time with my family and we even forgot to take pictures together. I really recharged energies and highly motivated to start this new year and define what I want to conquer this year.
But a small part of me was telling, why set up goals if there is so much uncertainty going around? But having specific goals for me, gives me something to work towards. That being said, I have really learned to consider what I can and cannot control when I set these goals.
So, here’s to another uncertain year, to working on myself, and to accomplishing my goals, no matter how small.
Do you have any similar goals for 2022? Leave one in the comments so we can hold each other accountable.
Maite
Professional goals
Invest time in training – Last year I started a new exciting role in my current company that is in the area I want to develop myself (Sustainability). As excited, I am I recognized that in order to continue to move up and develop myself I need to invest time in learning. Not only learning on the job, but also investing time in getting official learning. so, this year. I have already signup for my project management certification, so things look promising.
Blogging goals
Diversify – even though I love skincare I’m also passionate of many other topics that I would like to share and exchange points of view and experiences with you. Therefore, I also would like to be more consistent with my post and define and plan a schedule to avoid weeks or months without content.
Start a newsletter – After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to turn my most fun posts into a monthly newsletter. It will be called The Spot and will have a summary of the monthly post and added info and resources. I would like to launch my first one i February so I need to sort it out quickly.
Update my branding – I will change the look and feel of my page to make it more user friendly and more easy to navigate.
Financial goals
Start an investment portfolio – I have never been serious with this, besides having my retirement fund link to an investment portfolio. I know that I’m late into the game but I’m ready to start.
Save, Save and Save – I want to increase my savings rate this year, so that means I will spend more wisely.
Style goals
Quality over quantity – I want to spend in more quality timeless items that I will be able to mix and match and create a great wardrobe without sacrificing in style. My inspiration is Fashion Jackson. She has a great style and lover her color palette.
Invest in sustainable brands – I want to go beyond the traditional brands and start investing in pieces from brands that are making an effort to develop sustainable products.
Travel goals
Prioritize travel whenever possible – This is a difficult one considering I want to save. What it really comes down to is smart budgeting. I don’t believe it’s impossible to travel and save, you just have to be intentional about your spending.
Discover new places – 2 times per year we invest in long haul travel to visit family and even though is something we love to do I want to discover new places and have my solo times with The boyfriend.
Be on a beach for my 44th birthday – I turn 44 in October, and I want to spend that day on the beach somewhere.
Fitness goals
Get back to running – I have always loved running but the last year I lost any motivation to do any kind of exercise in a consistent basis. I want to fell in love with running again.
Back in shape – Eating better and get back to my pre-covid weight.
The pecas 