HER CAMPUS: 2 EXPERTS SHARE HOW TO MAKE GOALS FOR 2024 YOU’LL *ACTUALLY* KEEP

TIANNA HUNT JANUARY 11, 2024

While reflecting on the progress you made last year, it’s also important to not judge yourself if you find that you accomplished less than you wanted to. Piesman explains that when you find the negative patterns that hinder your progress, “replace self-criticism with self-encouragement, emphasizing the positive aspects of your efforts and acknowledging that setbacks are opportunities for learning and improvement.”

Set goals that resonate with what truly matters to you,” Piesman tells Her Campus. When you do so, working towards the goal will feel less like a chore. “Clearly define [them] and ensure [that] they are measurable,” she adds. Broad goals such as “write a book this year” or “start a business” are less likely to keep you motivated. Instead, get specific. What kind of book do you want to write? How many pages are you aiming for? What is it about? Answering these questions while setting goals will make it easier for your future self to get started on accomplishing them.