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Goal Ideas for the New Year

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Goal Ideas for the New Year

Throughout the year, we have put together collections of curated content that focus on different topics. These collections address common themes for families & ideas & inspiration to help you tackle concerns & make positive changes.

As we head into the new year, & there is a lot of talk about resolutions & goals, I wanted to offer some resources to help give you a jump-start!


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Get Organized

Everything feels just a little bit out of control. It is hard to find exactly what you need when you need it (but it’s got to be around here somewhere!) Your family is constantly asking you where things are because nothing has a dedicated place where it should be. It is tiring & frustrating, but there are solutions! Check out these ideas & strategies to help give you inspiration to get started...

Simplify Your Home & Your Life

Life feels hectic. There doesn’t seem to be any downtime in your schedule or space in your home. You can’t seem to find time or space to genuinely enjoy your family. It’s time to simplify! Check out these tips, strategies, & gems of inspiration to get started...

Make Self Care a Priority

You are feeling burnt out. You get frustrated when anyone asks for anything. You wish that you had the time or energy to do things that you genuinely enjoy doing, but even fun things feel like too much work. Check out these ideas for how & why you should make self care more of a priority...

Work on Saving Money

The money seems to go out the door as fast as it comes in. No matter how much you make or how hard you work, there never seems to be anything left over. Check out these tips & insights into how you can save more money on a regular basis...

Improve Work Life Balance

Each day feels like a juggling act between your work life & your home life, & you don’t feel like you are doing anything well. But there is no such thing as perfect balance… it is always a work in progress. Check out these insights, strategies, & ideas that can help you feel more content with your own work life balance...

Help Others More Often

We often get so caught up in our own day to day that we forget that others struggling. Whether it is a fellow parent in your community or the homeless shelter down the street. Reaching out & helping others more often can be an incredible way to give back. Check out ideas for how you can get more involved in helping others...

Reconnect with Your Partner

Kids, jobs, activities, chores… at the end of the day, it feels like there isn’t much left for your partner. You feel guilty for not spending enough time with them or paying them enough attention. You truly love them, & you would like to make that fact more known to them on a more regular basis. Check out ways that you can improve your relationship…

Make Strides Towards Career Success

You have high aspirations & clear goals that you would like to achieve in your career. You want to make things happen & prove yourself. While you are willing to work hard & be patient, you also want to make the most of your time spent working. Check out how you can take your career to the next level with these pieces of advice...

Focus on Friendships

Friendships are so important to living a happy & fulfilled life, which is why it is so important to put some focus on those special relationships. It is important to teach our children how to be a good friend, & it is important to take the time to connect with our own friends. Check out ideas & inspiration for making friends & caring for those relationships...

Improve Sibling Relationships

Siblings bicker & have their moments, but overall, we all hope that our children will grow into lifelong friends - not just siblings. Fostering those sibling relationships from an early age can be so beneficial. Check out practical strategies & advice for fostering good sibling relationships....

Take Better Pictures

Now that we all have cameras in our pockets at all times thanks to smartphones, we have the amazing ability to capture fun, beautiful, & memorable moments. The disappointment sets in when the picture doesn’t capture the moment the way that you’d hoped. Check out practical tips & strategies for taking better pictures...

Travel More Often

Routine can be great, but when every week/month/year looks & feels the same, it might be time to up the adventure a bit. Traveling as a family can be fun, exciting, & memorable. Check out these ideas for make family travel more fun & less stressful...

Improve Family Sleep Habits

Whether you have young children that struggle with sleep, or you struggle with sleep issues yourself, there are ways to help improve your situation. Sleep is so important to overall health & happiness, & it is always worth addressing. Check out expert advice, personal tips, & more to help your whole family get a better night’s sleep...

Address Behavior Concerns

Parenting should be a fun & rewarding experience, but when there are behavior struggles, it can become very difficult to remember that. Most child behavior concerns can be addressed & solved so that your family can start to enjoy each other more as a whole. Check out specific tips, strategies, & advice for how to address behavior concerns...

*For more on this topic, check out the full New Year New Goals collection*


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