Ideas to Help Make Self Improvement Easy Every Month
Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old rut, day in and day out? If your answer is yes, then it’s time for you to make some changes in your life. And what better way to change your life than by setting goals? But not those long-term classic goals, we’re talking about monthly goals.
Making and achieving goals is a great way to feel happy, motivated and it’s an essential part of your self improvement plan. But sometimes it can be difficult to come up with ideas for monthly goals. So in this post, I’ll share with you some of the most valuable and easy to achieve goals to get you started!
What you should know before start making your monthly goals:
When setting and achieving monthly goals, the key is to be realistic. You want to set goals that are achievable and specific. Here are a few tips on how to do just that:
- Make a list of your monthly goals: This will help you stay focused and on track.
- Set realistic goals: If you set goals that are too hard to achieve, you’re likely to get discouraged when you don’t meet them. So, start small and work your way up.
- Be specific with your goals: Vague goals are more difficult to achieve than specific ones. For example, rather than saying “I want to lose weight,” say “I want to lose 10 pounds.” or “I want to be fit”.
- Learn how to make a difference between goals and challenges: For example, reading one book a month is a goal and reading 10 pages a day is a challenge, you use challenges to achieve goals. Reducing your sugar intake is a challenge not a goal since being healthy IS your goal right? I hope you got what I mean.
Why you need to set monthly goals:
It’s a new month, which means it’s time to set some goals! Why is setting monthly goals so important? Here are a few reasons:
- Helps you stay on track: When you have specific goals to achieve each month, it helps you stay focused and on track. Otherwise, it’s easy to get sidetracked and push important things off until later.
- Holds you accountable: Having monthly goals also holds you accountable – to yourself and others. If you know you need to accomplish something by the end of the month, you’re more likely to actually do it.
- Keeps you motivated: Finally, setting monthly goals can help keep you motivated. When you see how much progress you’re making each month, it’ll be easier to keep going and reach your long-term goals.
How to set monthly goals:
The first step you should do is to brainstorm a list of your potential goals that you want to achieve this month. Once you have a list of goals, prioritize them by importance and categories because not all goals have the same importance and you should definitely include goals from different categories rather than focusing on just one.
Once you have prioritized your list of potential goals, it’s time to start setting SMART objectives. SMART objectives are:
Specific: The goal should be clear and concise, with no room for interpretation.
Measurable: The goal should have a way of measuring whether it was achieved or not.
Attainable: The goal should be realistic, given the resources available. Relevant: The goal should be in line with your overall objectives and mission statement.
Time-related: The goal should have a time frame associated with it. SMART objectives should be specific and measurable, but they need to also be attainable.
Monthly goal ideas:
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Goals for your physical health:
Eat more healthy
Eat less junk food
Exercise more
To be fit
Become more flexible
Start doing yoga
Get more quality sleep
Balance your hormones
Stick to your physical self care routine
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Goals for your mental health:
To be more mindful
Make emotional self care a habit
Have a date with yourself
Use less social media
Stay away from the news
Be able to organize your thoughts
Eliminate a bad habit
Reduce your screen time
Spend more time in nature
Start a journal
Focus on the positive things more
Become more optimistic
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Goals for Work:
Finish most of your tasks
Learn a new skill
Less procrastination this month
Become an expert in your field
Add more qualities to your resume
Learn something new
Organize files on your laptop
Achieve more balance between work and your personal life
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Personal goals:
Finish a book
Buy something nice for yourself
Start a new hobby
Try something new
Visit a new place
Declutter your house
get a massage
Complete one challenge a month
Become more spiritual
Include minimalism in your life
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Financial goals:
Set financial goals
Stick to your budget
Organize your finances
Save for a specific goal
Be able to pay more of your debts
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Social goals:
Make time for your friends
Have dinner with your family
Learn how to be able to express yourself in a healthy way
Surround yourself with positive people
Be nicer to others
Make a new friend
Help someone in need
Volunteer
Fix your relationships with others
Become more forgiving
How many goals should you set in a month:
There’s no set number of goals you should have in a month, but it’s important to make sure they’re achievable. Having too many goals can be overwhelming, and you may not be able to accomplish all of them. Start by setting a few goals that you know you can achieve, and then add more as you feel comfortable.
Just remember to not bite off more than you can chew. Trying to accomplish too many things at once is overwhelming and sets you up for failure. Instead, focus on setting a few small goals each month.
You can choose some goals from different categories, so in this way, it will be easy for you to cover all the areas in your life.
How to achieve your monthly goals:
It’s actually easy to achieve goals once you know excatly what you want and become motivated for it. But if you still find it hard to achieve your goals here are some steps to help you get started:
- Make a list of your goals: This will help you stay focused and ensure that you don’t forget anything important.
- Break down your goals into smaller, more doable tasks: This will make them seem less daunting and increase your chances of success.
- Create a system or use a goal-tracking app to help you stay organized and on track: This will ensure that you’re making progress towards your goals and not forgetting anything important.
- Create a timeline for yourself: Having a deadline will motivate you to stay on track and get things done in a timely manner.
- Write down your goals or share them with someone who will hold you accountable: This will help you stay motivated and on track.
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Conclusion:
When it comes to setting goals, many people focus on what they want to achieve in the long-term. While this is important, it’s also essential to set smaller goals that you can achieve on a monthly basis. This will help you stay on track and motivated as you work towards your larger objectives.
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Goals are so important to staying motivated!! Thank you for sharing
I love your ideas, they are truly easy and a great way to improve yourself in many ways. Thanks!
Thank you!
I love all of these ideas. It’s always hard to know what goal I’d like to hit each month but you have gave me sooo many great ideas.
Glad I could help!
I agree that goals are necessary for success. Every time I meet a self-made goal, it improves my confidence and makes me want to do even more!