Mid-Year Check In (my 2025 goals update)
I was thinking the other day about how quickly the year is passing and how much change can occur in such a short time.
This time last year, I was neck deep (yes, neck) in summer school work to finish my associate’s degree and working full-time.
This summer, I’m spending time learning more about myself and how to navigate my bipolar diagnosis.
So far, the medication seems to be working, and I’ve been very intentional about getting fresh air, daily journaling, and improving my sleep.
Let’s discuss the goals I set back in January and how things are progressing today.
Goals & Updates
Goal: Money Moves: Pay off over $10k in debt (not including student loans)
Update: Umm, so I’m filing for bankruptcy. My debt since the beginning of the year has ballooned to over $20K on my $53K income. I’m nervous about the possibility of having my wages garnished since defaulting on payments, so I’m hitting the reset button. I talk about it more in this video
My relationship with money is still toxic, but I’ve been working hard through writing, reading, and budgeting to improve it.
I also realize my bipolar disorder plays a crucial role in my “well ima spend it” attitude.
Goal Education: Complete eight classes (I will go all year) toward my degree in English and begin weekly drills for the LSAT.
Update: Nope. I needed a break after burning out so badly last year. I return to school in August and will only take one class (or two at most) at a time for a while.
Goal: Be Intentional: Read instead of scrolling on social media
Update: This has been going very well! I listen to Libby and Audible daily and read so much more than I have in a while. It’s been great learning about finances, social issues, health, etc.
Goal Health: Ditch the Wine
Update: As I type this, I am seven days sober!
Focus for the Rest of the Year
Intention: Break everything down into micro-steps to get better results. One of the things I discovered this year is that I have to do things a bit differently, being neurodivergent. Instead of thinking I can take on projects and complete the big steps in one day, I have to give myself grace and be willing to break down everything into digestible steps to achieve my goals over time.
Intention: Continue with my sobriety to improve my health, sleep, clarity, and mood.
Intention: Collaborate with my editor (just hired one!) to establish a consistent YouTube video schedule. I plan to share plant-based recipes, money-saving tips, and short vlogs.
Talk soon!
