Taking Stock of Your Yearly Goals

Hello, my magnificent manifesters!

The ghost of holidays past is visiting The Plante Life this week, with a redux of some of my favorite ways to look back at the past year, tie it up in a beautiful bow and sashay forward to all the badass goals you’re going to crush in 2019!

So, forget watching the latest Hallmark movie, when you’ve got some downtime in between holiday activities, spend it on yourself.

Here are my Top 5 ways to take stock of your year and leave your future self a big ole present under the tree.

Ruminate On The Past 12 Months

Before you can get where you’re going, it helps to know where you’ve been. While you don’t want to dwell too long on the past, it’s helpful to have a barometer on what motivates you and what doesn’t fit into your life anymore. So much can change in a year, including your priorities, so what seemed like a must last January might not resonate with who you are now. And that’s totally normal, by the way!

So, set aside some time to journal (or write yourself a letter, vlog — whatever feels right for you) about the past year. Did you accomplish what you’d hoped? What went really well? Where do you feel you need to improve? What are you most proud of from the past year?

If all the checkboxes on last year’s resolutions aren’t marked off, don’t beat yourself up! Judging yourself will just hold you back from taking inspired action. If you need a little help in this area, check out my tips on practicing self-forgiveness and creating a judgement detox.

Meditate On Your Master Plan

Now that you have a better idea of how 2018 went, let’s focus on 2019! What do you want to manifest in your life in the New Year? I recommend writing out a detailed list of your desired outcome, to help you get super clear about your intentions and create a strong mental picture.

Once you have that picture set in your mind, I have a few out-of-the-box ways to sprinkle your wishes into your new year. Check them out here. You can also incorporate your new plan into your daily routine by using affirmations. If you haven’t tried this method yet, you gotta get in on this powerful way to manifest. Here’s a starter guide.  Finally, close out your brainstorm session with this easy 5-minute meditation that will help you call in more health, wealth and joy into your life.   

Sage That $h!t

Your headspace is always numero uno, but a cluttered physical environment can deeply plague your mental well being. So, say goodbye to any bad energy and negative thoughts and feelings that might be lingering from the previous year by saging your home.

I love this ritual, which is an ancient Native American technique used to clear spaces — and yourself — of stagnant, stale, negative energy or influences. It’s easy to do alone or with your BFF, and the process is simple enough that you can customize it, with music or lighting or just a girls’ night with pizza and laughter afterwards. One of my clients dances in each room to clear its energy. It’s about taking back your space and filling it with cleaner, positive energy.

Click here for a breakdown of how to start saging ASAP.  

Like We Need An Excuse To Party…

Speaking of girls’ nights, gather your best girlfriends together and host a vision board party. The supply list is simple: poster boards, magazines, scissors and glue sticks — but you can add in a little flair with glitter, stickers, ribbons and markers.

I know you’ll love having this visual representation of your goals for the year ahead as much as I do! Make sure to have some fun with it because you’ll want to put it somewhere you can see it all year, like over your desk or in your room. (P.S. If you’re feeling brave, post a picture of your vision board on Instagram and tag @ThePlanteLife. I’ll repost my favorites!)

If you’d prefer a party for one, check out mindmovies.com, where you can create a digital video vision board, complete with a soundtrack and animation.  

Don’t Just Pencil It In

I know I’ve shared this before, but Former First Lady Michelle Obama said it best, “You have to schedule the balance.” Self-care needs to be non-negotiable time devoted to just to you, even if it’s just 15 minutes each day.

If you want to reach your goals and kick butt this upcoming year, you need to make yourself a priority. If you’re exhausted, stressed and your body feels like it’s falling apart, you’re going to spend far more time than you’d like concentrating on getting your health back on track before you can even touch your 2019 plans.

So, my Challenge to you is to download The Plante Life Self-Care Planner here. In it, you’ll find daily affirmations, self-care suggestions and a place to plan and record your daily progress. And once you’ve figured out what self-care activities you’re going with, schedule them in your calendar right away.

Then check that off your to-do list, and enjoy a warm holiday beverage!

What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned this year? What will you create in 2019. Let me know in the comments below!

 

LOVE + Happy Christmahanukakwanzamas!