2025 is already here and I’ve been reflecting on the year gone by and setting intentions for what I hope will be a meaningful, fulfilling, and balanced year ahead. While the new year brings excitement and possibilities, my focus this time is deeply personal: health, travel, learning, and a more intentional approach to life. Here’s a look at my personal goals for 2025 and what I’m excited to pursue.
As a note, I know that many resolutions fail. I am 40+ and have set resolutions for my new year only a handful of years. But on those occasions, I wanted it with my entire being. And I always got what I wanted.
In other years, I had some wishes – but not strong desires. I always worked, kept focused, and did my best, and 2024 was a good year for me – in many ways. No year is perfect, and everything that does not work as we want can be a lesson for the future.
Anyway, I have included below some of my goals for 2025 – easily achievable for those who will want to include some of them in their routine. They are not listed in a specific order – of importance, priority, or something similar. They are from different areas and included alternatively 🙂
1. Focusing on My Health
After experiencing a knee luxation (at the knee that had an operation on in the past), my recovery journey has reminded me the importance of listening to my body and prioritizing my well-being.
In 2025, I want to take this focus even further. This includes regular physical therapy, low-impact exercises, and focusing on supporting both physical and mental health. My goal isn’t just recovery but building long-term habits that will keep me feeling strong and energized.
As a note, I regularly do physical therapy exercises for my lumbar spine that I learned at physical therapy – I am now covering more areas of the body (following the doctor’s recommendations and exercises).
2. Traveling to a Few New Places and Trying New Things
Travel will always be a passion of mine (these are my resolutions, travel-wise, for this year), and in 2025, I’m excited to explore a few new destinations – yes, I have some travel resolutions too.
While my health recovery means I’ll need to take things slower, that doesn’t mean I’ll stop exploring. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a carefully planned international trip, I’m looking forward to broadening my horizons and creating new travel memories.
I also like to try new things – experiences, food, etc. (pictured below is…