I remember turning 35 last year and feeling, for just a moment, a little weird about it. This year I was more excited about starting fresh than getting older. I certainly do not feel like a grown up. (Like I mentioned in this Instagram post.) I do, however, feel like birthdays are nice milestones for reviewing and setting goals. I thought I would share these goals with you! I'm hoping by being honest about them I'll be more likely to follow through on them.
Here are my goals for my 36th year:
- Pray more on my runs. I love doing this for my own faith and for my friends. I really struggle to sit still and concentrate (right now I'm standing up typing), so running is the best time for me to clear my brain and focus on prayer. One of the great things I've received from running is a renewed prayer life. I will be taking more prayer requests for these runs and I am happy to pray for you.
- Raise $10,000 for Team World Vision. Last year we raised funds for 213 people to have clean water. This year I'm going for 200 (or more), again. My no longer secret goal is to be the catalyst for 500 people to receive clean water through my running and advocacy. I know it is possible and I believe that over this year combined with last year we will get very close to the goal! Together we can make this happen.
- Beat 4 hours in the marathon (last year was 4:01!!!) I know this is possible if I focus more on my pacing and nutrition.
- Make more art on my own and with the kids and make a plan for more Toddler/Pre-K art classes.
- Be bold about telling my story in writing and in person. Overcome the fear of speaking up and out. I can be a people-pleaser and don't like to rock the boat, I want to change that.
- Listen and learn from my friends. Be more empathetic.
I'd love to know. Do you set goals at the new year or at your birthday? What are some big goals you have this year?
