NCP Blog: Out With the Old, In With the New

Happy New Year! At the beginning of each new year (it’s amazing how quickly the years come and go, isn’t it?), I take some time to reflect on the past year; revisiting the memories I’ve made, the places I’ve been, the things I’ve accomplished, and even the things I didn’t get to do. Then, I shift my thoughts to setting simple, achievable goals and planning new adventures for the year ahead (personally, I prefer the term goals over resolutions).

 

Life is unpredictable, and circumstances often change throughout the year, so it’s natural for plans and goals to evolve as needed. And truthfully, you don’t have to wait for the start of a new year to set goals. You can set them whenever inspiration strikes—or you can choose not to set them at all!

 

Ideas for the New Year

 

I came across this list of some popular goals/resolutions shared by Good Housekeeping magazine that seem realistic and attainable to me — maybe one (or more) of them will inspire you! Remember, no matter what goals you set, it’s okay to get off track along the way. Each day is a new opportunity to start again!

 

Start a gratitude journal
Make time for family
Create a budget you can stick to
Be more mindful
Cook new foods
Read more books
Prioritize sleep
Join a club
Plan a vacation
Volunteer regularly
Lift weights
Learn a new skill
Explore new hobbies

 

Panel Membership Goals

 

Now, let’s take a look at some goals around NCP panel membership that you can plan for the new year.

 

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