My 2025 Goals

I want to have my 2025 Goals documented here for my own personal enjoyment. There is an energy running through me currently that has me feeling optimistic in my personal life about the personal and professional goals I have in mine for this year. My favorite part about January is that you don’t need to make a switch overnight in order to have an successful year. Progress and change are things that happen over time, but committing to the promises we make ourselves, putting the work in, and having a little bit of hope.

Hopefully this time next year, I’ll have some updates for these!

Professional

1. Grow @readandwright to 20k on Instagram

2. Grow my Substack to 2k readers

3. Write and share 3 newsletters per month

4. Add a paid tier to Substack

5. Bring Back Read It Or List It/Launch Solo Podcast

6. Query Literary Agents (and hopefully sign with one)

7. Moderate a Panel at a Bookish Event

8. Write/Edit/Review 4 days/week for minimum 1 hour

9. Post 6 Videos on YouTube

10. Consistent Posting Schedule for Social Media + Blog

Personal

1. Writing Retreat

2. Consistent Morning and Evening Routines

3. Host More Dinner Parties/Gatherings

4. Save More than I Spend

5. Week-Long Vacation with Nick

6. Prioritize Planned Date Nights

7. 10k Steps Per Day

8. 30 Minutes of Morning Movement

9. Declutter—Simplify Space

10. Daily Journal Practice

I wanted to create goals that were obtainable, a few that were big dreams and a challenge, and a few that would hold me accountable. Last year, I felt a bit directionless without a goals list. I feel excited and hopeful at what this year can bring. Do you have thoughts on goal setting in the new year?