5 things I want to do differently in 2023

Planning for the next year is very exciting. We get to dream about our aspirations and set goals that we want to accomplish. Reflecting and learning from our past is crucial as we prepare for our future. I have learned a lot of valuable lessons in 2022 that will guide me as I plan my 2023 goals. 
 
In this blog post, I will share the five things I plan to do differently in 2023. Check out my other "Her Plan" for tips and resources to help you plan and accomplish your goals. 
 
Restart my planning routine
Before the pandemic, I had a routine that I followed for my weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning. It helped me regularly check in on my goals and the progress I was making. As life got busy, I stopped having my planning routines. Although I kept working on my goals, I did not feel as connected to myself as I typically do. 
 
My 2023 Commitment

• Plan my weeks, months, and quarters 
• Go to my favorite planning location at least once a quarter

 
Take time to rest
This year is the first time that I am starting a year and committing to rest. My typical mode is to plan to do as much as I can. Prioritizing rest will mean that I will have to change how I think about being productive. All my life, I have been equating rest with being lazy or wasting time. I need to redefine rest for myself as a way to preserve my most valuable resource - myself. 
 
My 2023 Commitment

• Set goals and make time for rest 
• Plan time for physical and mental rest on a weekly basic

 
Reconnect with people
One of the side effects of the world changing and being very busy over the past three years is that I have been spending less time with people than I typically do. As someone who gets energized by connecting, sharing, and learning from people, something significant is missing in my life. In 2023, I look forward to more personal connections with amazing people.
 
My 2023 Commitment

• Connect with my community at least once a month
• Restart mastermind groups and seek out ways to build new connections

 
Take care of my mind and body
Over the past years, I have been dealing with gastritis and back pain. I have wanted to spend time working with a doctor to understand the cause and treat it versus taking medication. It is important to me to feel psychically stronger again. Alongside my psychical health, I also want to improve my mental wellbeing. There are some experiences in my life that I have not yet processed. At the end of 2023, I want to feel the best I have felt in years. 
 
My 2023 Commitment

• Introduce new physical and mental wellness routines into my life weekly
• Find accountability partners and companions to join me on my new journey

 
Chase my passions and dreams
Over the past months, I have been thinking about some of the passion projects I have been dreaming of. For the last three years, I have focused more on doing things that provide stability for my family and me. It is time for me to tap into the ideas and explore how to make them a reality. I am excited to feel the new energy that comes with following my dreams.
 
My 2023 Commitment

• Spend time rediscovering what I am passionate about
• Take risks and be bold 

 
Time for Reflection
What did you wish you did differently in 2022 and why? 
What are you committing to doing differently in 2023?
At the end of 2023, what would you be proud that you did?