Last Updated on December 14, 2023 by Erin
Cultivate a fulfilling midlife journey in the new year by setting SMART midlife goals. This insightful guide should give you a few ideas!
I don’t know about you, but I get so excited when a new year rolls around. It feels like a fresh start and a chance to reflect on how things are going. Are you moving in the direction you want? Are there new and exciting things you want to accomplish?
There have been many well-intentioned diet and exercise goals I’ve set for each new year…and each one failed miserably. They were never realistic and never planned out very well. This left me feeling like a total failure.
This year I’m challenging myself, and you as well, to look beyond diet goals for the new year and search for new ways to grow as a person. Last year was my first year creating a vision board and because I actually sat down and thought about what I really wanted in my
“dream life,” most of the things actually happened! I made a career transition, I spent more time with my family, I focused on my mental well-being, I traveled, and I continued to build passive income via real estate and blogging.
I encourage you to look through the list I’ve created in this post and see what resonates with you. Which goals would help you become one step closer to your dream life? Midlife is the perfect time to focus on YOU and your priorities.
No need to use these goals word for word. Just make sure that you are creating SMART goals. What does that mean? SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. When you write out your goals in this thoughtful and detailed way, you are much more likely to see it through.
In this list, each goal will written out in a paraphrased way and then with an example of a SMART goal. Make sure to pin and save this post so you can refer to it down the road and year after year!
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Health and Wellness Goals
Goal: Commit to regular exercise routines that suit individual preferences and health needs.
SMART Goal: In order to improve my overall fitness and energy levels, I will engage in 30 minutes of moderate exercise (cardio and/or strength training), five days a week, with success in at least 9 of 12 months by the end of the year.
