What’s a post on New Year’s goals in the beginning of March?
“She must have made a mistake!” you think.
But this is no mistake.
60 days in, 15% of the year gone—this is the perfect time to review your progress.
Are you still on that train, or have your goals crashed and burned already?
If I were Shweta Version 2021, I’d be sitting with you, mourning how the goals got derailed.
One by one, the wheels would have come off until they were all gone.
Maybe we would be venting about that one friend—the one with remarkable discipline. The one who races towards their goal consistency as if they’re on a superfast train with no stops, no detours and no derails whatsoever.
We all know those people.
The ones who wake up at 4:00 AM.
Exercise, read, meditate, journal—all done! Every day. For years.
I wish I could be that person. I really do.
But after multiple attempts at rigid discipline, I’ve come to accept that it’s not for me.
That’s why Shweta Version 2025 is experimenting with a few hacks to stay on top of her goals.
This is my second year trying this approach—actually, my third, but year one was only a partial success due to a major lifequake.
Hack No. 1: Focus on a Single Goal (Max Two!)
Last year, I had two goals
- Get my PCC certification that had been languishing.
- Overcome my lifelong imposter syndrome.
This year, I have one big, hairy, audacious goal:
Crack what consistency looks like for me, in my life context.
- This goal has two parts:
Consistency at work — Regular content creation and personal brand building. - Consistency at home — Regular exercise.
Why Just One (or Two) Goals?
- Focusing on one thing cuts out noise and distractions, allowing the mind to focus.
- Goal stacking (taking on too many at once) fragments focus and often leads to failure.
Hack No. 2: Build a Village of Support
Goal chasing alone is like climbing a mountain, blindfolded, in the dark. The chances of failure? Sky-high.
For last year’s goals, I hired professional coaches after much curation. They pointed out blind spots, taught me tricks and helped me cross the finish line.
For this year’s goals, I have a different kind of support village:
- Content consistency: I hired a digital marketing agency and recruited my assistant. The agency helps me visualize my ideas and create content for LinkedIn. Senora (my assistant) keeps me accountable (like reminding me about this blog! 😉).
- Fitness: I joined a community for accountability and a yoga class for structured commitment. Having others count on me ensures I show up.
Hack No. 3: Allow Yourself Wriggle Room
The more rigid the goal, the more likely failure will creep in.
I get derailed easily, so I have to plan for delays and setbacks in my New Year goal tracking strategy.
Last year, I gave myself wriggle room:
- My PCC certification goal was initially set for June, then moved to August. But it got done before the end of the year!
- My imposter syndrome goal was about experiencing a few key moments without self-doubt. Any key moments would do.
This year, I have strategic wriggle room:
- Content goal: My team posts even when I don’t. If I post an average of once a week plus one blog a month, I’ve scored a six!
- Fitness goal:
- A quarterly goal on the number of workouts allows for off days.
- A low minimum (30 minutes or 7,000 steps) counts as exercise.
- Multiple exercise types (Yoga? No problem. Spin cycle? Step count? Pick one.)
Why Have a Wriggle Room?
The goal is goal achievement. Staying motivated with goals means planning for the unpredictable while ensuring progress continues.
So, How Am I Doing?
Last year was a resounding success.
- My PCC certification wasn’t just completed—I aced it.
- The imposter syndrome goal was a surprise. I overcame it, not just in small moments but almost everywhere. Journaling, self-compassion and tapping worked wonders.
This year, 60 days in, it has been an okay start.
- My content game started slow but is now picking up. Thanks to my wriggle room plan, there is consistent posting on my Build My Story handle.
- Fitness consistency? 40 workouts in 60 days! Not bad, huh?
So far, so good. But just so I don’t get complacent, if you ever bump into me, ask:
“How are you doing on your consistency goals?”
And yes, do write in and let me know—how are you doing on your own New Year goals?