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Monthly goals ideas are a great way to prioritize what is important for you and work on that everyday.
If you are currently thinking that the month is passing by pretty quickly and you are not making the most out of it, you need to try setting monthly goals that are inspirational and doable.
For most people, setting goals is a new year thing and just after a few days we tend to forget about them as we think we have a whole year to finish them but at the end of year we just repeat the same cycle over and over again.
On the other hand, monthly goals are short term and you have a deadline to achieve them in 30 days which makes them practically realistic and possible.
In this post, I will share 50 monthly goals ideas in different categories, such as:
- Personal Growth goals
- Wellness goals
- Financial goals
- Relationship goals
- Self Care Goals
- Creative Goals
- Mindfulness Goals
- Productivity goals
- Learning/skill related goals
- Travel goals
Here are A Few More Reasons That Setting Monthly Goals Is A Good Ideas For Many People:
1) When you make yourself set monthly goals, you can easily divide them into weekly and simple daily manageable tasks.
2) You get your priorities clear.
3) Easy to track your progress and make changes when needed.
4) You are no longer waiting for next monday or next year to work on yourself and your important life goals.
5) You are getting out of your comfort zone and working on your daily habits.
You can also check if that is something you would want to stick with long term if you like the idea of monthly goals.
How To Use These Monthly Goals Ideas?
This list has 50 goals and it can be overwhelming. To make sure you feel inspired and not stressed, here are a few creative ways to use these goals in your favor-
1) Do a quick life audit to figure out which area of your life needs your attention and improvement and prioritize that.
2) Go back to your new year resolution goals you set this year.
3) Reflect on your previous month goals to determine what changes you need to make. (after all, we can not do the same thing and expect different results).Â
50 Monthly Goals Ideas To Set This Month
Personal Development Goals
Read one self-improvement book- A lot of my readers (meaning you) are book enthusiastic so I figure it is a good idea to start with something you enjoy. Good if you can read more than one but make a goal to read at least one.
Take a short online course on your favorite topic (cooking, knitting)– Goals should be fun and inspiring. Taking a short course is a great idea to pick up your old hobby or learn something new.
Meditate daily for 10 minutes- To stay energized to work on your other goals.
Practice daily affirmations- To feel good and enough about yourself. This will make sure you start your day the right way by not living in your head.
Start a gratitude journal and write in it daily– Our minds are like our phones, if we keep storing everything it will run out of storage and will not work smoothly and you will not be able to make space for new and fresh things.
Health & Fitness
Exercise 3x times per week– Currently I am doing at least 3x/week strength training.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily– And as I am writing this post, we are approaching winters and it is even more important to stay hydrated. I love having warm soups during this season.
Try a new healthy recipe every week– If you are tired of eating the same quick recipes, try some slow pot recipes to celebrate your lazy days.
Take 6,000+ steps daily– to stay active. You can also make little tweaks in your everyday life like taking stairs instead of elevators whenever possible.
Lower You Refined Sugar Level- If you are now eating sugar everyday, try to reduce it to every other day. Or if you are craving so bad, reduce the amount that you eat.
Finances
Save 10% of your monthly income– I know it goes without saying but I am still going to say it. Save anything you can. If you can save 5%, thats a good start and if you can save 20% and more, it is great as well.
Create a monthly budget and stick to it– But I wouldnt suggest that you make a big change, simply start with making a list of expenses and then make a budget.
Pay off a set amount of debt- Your future self will thank you for doing it.
Start or contribute to an emergency fund– Because you never know when the situation arises.
Work on your money mindset– You can do so by reading books. I would recommend rich dad poor dad.
Relationships
Schedule one date night or quality time with your partner- Or if you are single, you can also go out to spend some quality time with your family and friends.
Call or meet with a friend you havent spoken to in a while– This one is quite challenging for many of us but if you think you have a friend that you think might also be interested in catching up, it is a good idea.
Recently one of my friends called me on my birthday after 4-5 years. We were friends in school and didnt talk at all in the meantime. I loved our conversation. It was refreshing.
Spend dedicated time with family each week– If you live nearby. If not, have a facetime.
Write a heartfelt letter to someone important– I think it is fun and makes people you love feel important.Â
Plan an outing with friends– whether picnic, cinema or anything else.
Self-Care
Set aside one day a week for self-care activities– I believe a few hours is enough too, Here are 30 productive 5 minute self care ideas.
Take a long relaxing bath– Using cute bath bombs.
Spend 30 minutes a day doing a hobby you love- if you are looking for hobby ideas, check 52 ideas here.
Disconnect from technology for at least 2 hours. I believe it is possible on the weekend.
Get a massage or do it yourself– it is pretty relaxing.
Creativity & Hobbies
Start a creative project (e.g., painting, knitting)– And make things fun again. Never let your life get boring.
Spend 30 minutes daily journaling– For a peaceful sleep at night.
Try a new outdoor activity– You can also go out on a solo date.
Write a poem, short story, or blog post– Even if you never publish it anywhere, you will feel great.
Create a vision board for the month– And be your own kind of creative.
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Practice gratitude daily- 100 things to be grateful for in your everyday life.
Dedicate 10 minutes a day to mindfulness meditation- To bring your attention in the present.
Spend time in nature weekly- To feel fresh.
Read one spiritual or self help book– I have these 10 recommendations for you.
Attend a spiritual or mindfulness event– and learn something new.
Productivity & Organization
Set three major goals for the month and break them into tasks- Smaller goals are great in the beginning.
Declutter one area of your home or workspace- Let it be your laundry area, working desk, or your wardrobe.
Use a planner or app to track daily tasks– It will keep you accountable.
Focus on one productivity technique– And give it a time to see if that works.
Organize your digital files and emails– And delete/unsubscribe from anything you no longer want or need.
Learning & Education
Read two non-fiction books related to personal growth or career– If you are into it.
Learn a new language through an app or course– And practice, practice, practice.
Watch a documentary on a topic youre curious about– If that is something you want.
Join a book club or online learning community– And find your book bestie.
Spend 30 minutes each day learning something new– If your thing isnt mentioned here, feel free to do your own research and learn what you are interested in.
Travel & Adventure
Plan a weekend short trip– Again you can go solo or with friends.
Explore a new neighborhood or city– I promise theres something new youll find.
Take a solo short day trip-Or plan a vacation in advance. (do some research before doing so for good deals).
Visit a local museum or historical site– And have fun!
Go on a hiking with friends– For some adventure.
That was 50 monthly goals ideas that I hope you found inspiring. Try some goals and set for yourself and see if it makes any difference in your life.
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