The time of New Year's resolutions is upon us. With that comes crash diets and goals unfulfilled. 

Nothing like starting the year off with disappointment am I right?

Pessimism aside, it really is a popular time of year to make positive changes for yourself.

Last year, instead of one resolution like "lose 10 lbs" or "quit sugar" I joined my friend Jen in Gretchen Rubin’s 19 for 2019.

With this we each listed 19 things we wanted to accomplish, with an emphasis on actionable items rather than 19 goals. For me, it was difficult to not use overarching goals.

I'm an INFJ and love big picture future oriented focus. With that comes an absent mindedness for daily tasks and getting overwhelmed by wanting to do everything at once.

So the 20 for 2020 is helpful because you can break down a big goal like lose 10 lbs with the actions you want to take to get there like walking 20 minutes every day and eating vegetarian at least one night a week.

Here’s my 20 for 2020!

• 1 podcast a month JB doula

• 1 to 3 posts a week

• Meditation 5 minutes every morning

• Gratitude practice 3 things a day every morning

• Classics reading list!

• 1 networking meeting/orientation a month

• Spin bike /jog 3 days a week

• Lift weights 1 x a week

• 1 day hike a month

• Walk 20 for 2020

• Date night out/in once a month

• Cleanse !

• Attend 6 births

• Attend a home birth

• Provide postpartum care to 6 clients

• Podcast with Jen #thedynamicfeminine

• Move to a new rental

• Hold orientations for 4 businesses

• Join Indiana Chamber of Commerce

• Save $3600 for down deposit  ($300 a month)

My 20 for 2020 has a heavy focus on my business. JB Doula Services is still in it's infancy and needs attentive love and care to get off the ground. Many of my items are aimed towards keeping me on track to help my business grow and thrive.

Wellness is also important to me, physically and mentally, as a result a few of my points will also focus on ways to be healthier. I do want to lose that elusive 10 lbs from my freshman year of college along with fostering better habits for sustaining my mental health.

I want to be the best version of myself, and each year (or sometimes every few months) I take the time to reevaluate and readjust my approach.

I'd love to hear what your goals are for 2020 and if you're interested in joining me with a 20 for 2020 list! Comment below or shoot me an email and we can connect.

I'll be checking in periodically throughout the year to share how I'm progressing in staying on track.

If you want to learn more about the 20 for 2020 checkout Gretchen Rubin’s Happier podcast.

You can also join my friend Jen and I as we discuss our 20 for 2020 lists on our podcast The Dynamic Feminine. This is where we talk about all things womanhood and stardust.