2021 Goals

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
~ C.S. Lewis

Overarching goals: The ABCs

A is for Accountability: I will hold myself accountable for completing tasks and projects within the timeframe that I set.

B is for Balance: I will find healthy boundaries between different elements of my life to be more motivated and disciplined.

C is for Calm: I will work to be more mindful and aware of my world both in terms of my own emotional and mental well-being to the physical environment in which I exist.

Measurable goals

In addition to my overarching goals I have a set of measurable goals and objectives that I will work on throughout the year. Whilst is may seem that these goals are unrelated to the ABCs, I believe that these goals will help to succeed in the ABCs, and that the ABCs will help to achieve the goals below. (Yes, it’s all connected!)

Health and Fitness

Run 800 miles
- Stretch goal: Run 2021K (1,255.8 miles)
Beat all current personal best times (distances from 1K to a full marathon)
5,000,000+ steps
Regular yoga practice (work towards 60 minutes per week)
365 miles of walking

Travel and Adventure

Travel home to America (when possible to do so)
Climb 5 new summits in the Pentland Hills
Walk the full length of the Water of Leith Walkway

Professional life

Publish three academic papers
Secure a new job contract
Update my CV (full + online versions)
Update all professional social media/networking accounts
Update my academic blog (www.FrancesRyanPhD.com)
Develop 3-5 long-term goals (update from existing goals)

Personal Improvement and Skill Building

Get a UK driver’s licence
Make a memory quilt from Paul’s old running t-shirts
Read 12+ books for leisure
Enjoy 12+ tech/digital-free days
Develop 3-5 long-term goals (update from existing goals)

Miscellaneous

Find 75 geocaches