Archive: 2021 Goals
Below is an archived page for my 2021 goals, with notations and links where appropriate. For my current goals (and a link to other archived goals) visit my primary goals page.
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.
Read more about these primary goals here.
Read a narrative update on my successes and “failures” here.
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 it 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 [Success: Running in a winter wonderland]
Stretch goal: Run 2021K (1,255.8 miles)[Deleted: The running goal that won’t stretch]
- 5,000,000+ steps [Sucess]
- Regular yoga practice (work towards 60 minutes per week) [Failure]
- 365 miles of walking [Success]
Travel and Adventure
- Travel home to America (when possible to do so) [Success: Home for the holidays]
- Climb 5 new summits in the Pentland Hills [Success]
- Walk the full length of the Water of Leith Walkway [Failure]
Professional Life
- Secure a new job contract [Success: The dream job: Frances the university lecturer]
- Update my CV (full + online versions) [Success]
- Update all professional social media/networking accounts [Success]
- Update my academic blog (www.FrancesRyanPhD.com) [Success]
- Develop 3-5 long-term goals (update from existing goals) [Success]
Personal Improvement and Skill Building
- Get a UK driver’s licence [On hold]
- Make a memory quilt from Paul’s old running t-shirts [Failure]
- Read 12+ books for leisure [Failure]
- Enjoy 12+ tech/digital-free days [Failure]
Miscellaneous
- Find 75 geocaches [Failure]