5 Months Left in 2023: Set These Monthly Goals Now to End the Year Strong
Can you believe there are only 5 months left in 2023?! Time flies when you're hustling!
With the end of the year approaching, now is the perfect opportunity to set monthly goals to make the most of the rest of the year. By breaking bigger goals down into smaller monthly milestones, you put yourself on the path to achieving them.
Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals each month also keeps you motivated. Having clearly defined goals for August through December will help you stay focused and productive.
So let's set 5 big goals - one for each remaining month - that will ensure you end 2023 feeling successful.
August - Get Healthy Goal
August is often dubbed "Self-Care Summer" for good reason. With warmer weather and people slowing down from the hectic year, it's the optimal time to focus on your physical and mental health.
How to Accomplish It:
Move your body - Commit to working out 3-4 times per week. Try outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, yoga in the park.
Adopt a morning ritual - Waking up earlier allows time for meditation, journaling, exercise, and breakfast.
Go to bed early - Prioritize rest by setting a bedtime alarm and limiting evening screens.
Drink more water - Infuse your water to make it tastier and have a bottle with you all day.
Meal prep - Spend a Sunday prepping healthy snacks and lunches for the week ahead.
Tracking your daily habits in the Daily To-Do List Planner will keep you on pace to feel refreshed and strong by August's end.
September - Increase Savings Goal
As we transition into Fall, it's wise to get your finances in order. Use September to ramp up your savings so you have a comfortable financial cushion.
How to Accomplish It:
Make a budget - Track where your money is going and look for areas to trim spending. Meal prep and limiting takeout are great ways to save.
Pay down debt - Make a debt payoff plan if you have outstanding balances carrying high interest rates.
Automate savings - Set up automatic monthly transfers into a high-yield savings account. Even $50-100 a month adds up.
Invest wisely - Consider opening a Roth IRA to invest for retirement. Just $100 a month invested over 30 years grows substantially!
Earn extra income - Brainstorm side hustles to make extra money like freelancing, tutoring, or selling on Etsy.
Use the Daily To-Do List Planner to stay on top of money-saving tasks throughout September.
October - Boost Your Career Goal
October is an ideal time for professional development. With the busy year winding down, you can set aside time to learn new skills and refine your resume.
How to Accomplish It:
Learn a new skill - Take an online course in a skill that would expand your capabilities at work. Data analysis or graphic design are great options.
Refresh your resume - Update your resume with new skills, projects, and results. Have others proofread it to make sure it's polished.
Expand your network - Attend industry events or set up informational interviews to make new connections. These relationships open future doors.
Ask for a raise - If it's been over a year, schedule a meeting to make the case for increasing your salary. Come prepared with market data.
Ace your review - Compile talking points on your wins over the past year to wow at your annual review.
Staying productive on career development tasks will be easier if you write them in your Daily To-Do List Planner each day.
November - Be More Productive Goal
As the holidays approach, free time becomes scarce. Use November to implement routines that maximize productivity. You'll get more done in less time.
How to Accomplish It:
Block your time - Schedule blocks for focused work, meetings, breaks, andBuffer. Don't let your calendar fill up reactively.
Systemize routines - Standardize recurring tasks into checklists, processes and schedules. Automate what you can.
Single-task - Give your full concentration to one task at a time. Multitasking drains mental energy.
Declutter weekly - Set time every week to organize and purge clutter to maintain efficiency.
Learn keyboard shortcuts - Memorize shortcuts in your tools like Gmail and Slack to save clicks.
Having your detailed to-do list in one spot with the Daily To-Do List Planner saves time.
December - Finish Strong Goal
As 2023 comes to a close, dedicate December to finishing the year focused and motivated. End on a high note!
How to Accomplish It:
Review your year - Assess wins, highlights, and lessons learned during 2023 to improve next year.
Set 2024 goals - Define next year's big goals and break them into quarterly milestones.
Cleanup loose ends - Revisit your 2023 goal list and complete any unfinished business before the new year starts.
Plan ahead - Get a head start on January by prepping meal plans, new budgets, project plans.
Reward yourself - Celebrate hitting your 2023 goals by booking a trip, purchasing a coveted item, or taking time off.
Staying on top of your December to-dos will be easier if they are all written down in your Daily To-Do List Planner.
Make the Next 5 Months Matter
There you have it - 5 big goals to tackle over the remainder of 2023. Each builds on the previous month's efforts to set you up for an amazing end of year.
Break your goals down into daily actions and track them in your Daily To-Do List Planner to stay accountable. Consistency compounds to help you achieve real results.
Be proud of how far you've come in 2023 while still pushing yourself to grow in these last 5 months. You got this! Now get out there, get after your goals, and make the rest of this year count.
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