2025 Goals

Coming into 2025, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to achieve this year.

It feels that sometimes the goal is just to get to the end of the year. And that is a valid goal.

Goals

Just a reminder that instead of New Year’s resolutions, I set goals.

What’s the difference? I don’t hear you cry.

Resolutions is something that you start, and likely end, within the first week of the year.

Goals are something that you can work on throughout the year. Hell, you can even set goals during the year, because life changes and so can your goals.

2024 Goals was a bit of a shit show if I am honest. So can 2025 be any better?

Well, the only way is up…surely?

For 2025 I have decided that there will be three main goals, which I have set out below.

Additionally, there are some mini-goals that I would also like to achieve.

One of those mini-goals is to upgrade this website, which I am currently working on.

Career Goal:
Chapelford Pet Setting website

Back in 2013, I created the Chapelford Pet Sitting website, for my close friend Karen, as part of my uni project. Looking at it now, it’s a bit cringeworthy; the design feels dated, and the tech stack I used back then is far behind what’s available today.

Over the years, I’ve been saying I’d give the site a refresh, but I’ve always been too busy to get around to it. But now, in 2025, I’m finally committing to getting a new version up and running.

Plans to achieve this goal

This time, I’m aiming to expand my skills even further. I plan to rebuild the site using React, which will be a great opportunity to deepen my experience with the framework.

The initial plan is to take the current content and give it a fresh, modern look. I’m not a designer, but anything will be an upgrade from the current version!

In addition to improving the design, I want to future-proof the site, so it’s easier to update and maintain moving forward.

Fun & Recreation Goal:
Fifty before 50

After a pretty rough start last year, where I barely achieved anything, this goal is back on track.

To be honest, I seriously considered scrapping the whole Fifty Before 50 list. At one point, I even thought about erasing it from my website. But I’ve had a change of heart, and as we move into 2025, I’m determined to start checking some of those bucket list items off.

Plans to achieve this goal

First things first, I need to finish the list!

When I first came up with the Fifty Before 50 idea, I felt as if I hadn’t achieved much. But as I look back, I’ve done more than I thought. Still, there are things I want to accomplish, whether big or small.

Once the list is complete, I’ll focus on around 20 items that I want to tackle in 2025. I plan to set deadlines for each, making sure they’re achievable (cost permitting) throughout the year.

Health & Fitness Goal:
Improve nutrition

Last year, I set a goal to improve my nutrition, and while I didn’t fully achieve it, it was the one goal I made some progress on. So, for 2025, I’m bringing it back. This time, I’m determined to do it properly.

As I start 2025, I’m feeling positive about how I look. But I know my nutrition can be improved.

I’m concerned that changing my eating habits could impact how I feel about my body. It’s a balancing act, but I’m ready for the challenge.

Plans to achieve this goal

Last year, I completed a full year sober, and I learned a lot from the experience. (I should probably write a blog about that, right?)

This year, I’m drinking again, but my goal is to maintain a healthier relationship with alcohol. I don’t want it to affect me in negative ways, as it has in the past.

I also need to reassess my diet. I know I’m not getting enough fruit and veg, or enough of the right food in general. So, improving that will be a top priority.

The ideal outcome for 2025 is to increase muscle mass while maintaining or even reducing my body fat. It’s all about balance and making lasting changes.