I've never assigned special meaning to years or birthdays or whatever ever since I was a young kid. I think when I was very young I might have but I definitely remember when people asked how it felt to be X years old saying that it feels the same as yesterday.
I feel the same way. Even though, this is the first year I’m ever forming goals. For example, losing weight and getting an autism/ADHD. But, I honestly don’t think things will be any different.
Last year I put out my abusive husband, found a new friend group, made a bff and left 27lbs in 2024. This year is gonna be even more fire than last. I am halfway through my winter arc and I can’t wait to debut my fine new self in the spring 😊
My goals are to finish this school year with at least 8.5, get enough money to pay for my drivers licence and my first car, work on my communication skills, go to the gym at least 3x a week and go to sleep before midnight. Thank you Ana, I found your channel at just the right time to help me get a good start this year.
A few months ago fornthe first time, my brain broke and started tailspinning into a nonstop looping cycle of anxiety followed by depression. So much distorted thinking which was at odds with what I knew rationally. I think everyone I know hates me, I'm a drag on them, I negatively load every single nuance within an interaction that only serves the distorted thinking. Ive been in denial for so long about the things I want out of life, and when I reach for it, everything breaks. All I want this year is to find myself again, connect with people, and stop the push/pull cycle of self-isolation and anxious desperation.
Those are good goals. Have you learnt what attachment style you have? You sound as though you may be fearful-avoidant -- converting to a secure attachment style and shadow integration can help. Best of luck to you.
woah. the exact same thing happened to me. i lost a lot of people from it. im starting to gain clarity now but the regret still is so present. your not alone
Great video Ana! My most important goals for 2025 are 1) spending less time on social media and on my phone in general, because I know its going to help me be more productive (learn more for University and read more books for example) and procrastinate less, and 2) to get more sleep. I would also like to start journaling and do some work on my sense of self-worth. happy new year, thanks for the advice!
today is my birthday , it being a day after the new year means i dont have to set new goals for both new years and my bday. And i was thinking of improving myself all round and your vid popped up just now , CHEERS TO EVERYONE BETTERING THEMSELVES. we will be victorious. Lets have a great new year 🎉
Thanks for this Ana! My resolution is to draw for 30 minutes every day to develop discipline as an artist. I’ve struggled with waiting until inspiration hits but I can’t keep waiting around
6 pack. I was so close last year. So get down to around 140, keep hitting the gym and hardest of all keep on the diet. Get over her. It's been long enough. Can't change what happened, just learn and move on. Don't drink. This is more a life goal that I will eventually achieve but I will try and set it for 2025
Dr. Ana, I just wanted to let you know that I used your video to inspire me for my 2025 goal setting. I decided to set it up a bit differently this year and instead set smaller incremental goals for each month. I gave myself one focus goal for each month and then allowed me to have room for additional goals for each month if my primary goal was too easy. I also set a few "year-long" goals for bigger things like weight loss and financial savings. Finally, I made a "bank of goals" in categories of career, self-improvement, leisure, and health from your suggestions so that I never run out of ideas. I am looking forward to a productive 2025!
Many thanks for the tips. I appreciate your grounded approaches as always. As for my personal goals, my main one would be to put more focus on expressing myself creatively, as well as to get back to practicing daily and putting the effort in even when I don't feel like it or am unsatisfied with the result. Also be less of a perfectionist, the number one reason I stop myself from showing my work publicly, despite being surrounded by people who have been nothing but supportive. My harsh self-criticisms and high expectations have held me back for far too long now.
I relate to this so deeply. And the majority of artistic people I know seem to have similar struggles. Just why are we like that? Btw, what's your creative outlet?
my goal is to get a 4.0 average for at least one college quarter this year. i already broke it with a 3.98 last quarter (i’m a freshman), but i’m really proud because i did manage a 4.0 in political theory and got a 99 on my final paper in the class that lowered my gpa. it was just a harsh scale and that’s okay, there’s always next quarter. thank you for coming to my ted talk, i would also like to eat better so my tummy doesn’t hurt 😂 planning with a friend to cook in the dorms more
Thanks for posting this, Ana. I have some very ambitious goals, and I know that I am capable of achieving them, but my lack of self discipline constantly sabotages me. I am going to follow the methods you outlined in the video and make it happen for me this year. Wish me luck!
I recently read atomic habits and it is awesome at helping you achieve your goals WITHOUT relying on discipline - the idea is to create a system for yourself where it is made incredibly easy and rewarding to do the right thing and very hard and unsatisfying to do the wrong thing - discipline shouldn’t even factor into the equation. I definitely recommend you read it if you haven’t already, it is suuuper popular so I wouldn’t be surprised if you already have! Good luck with your goals, you can do it!!
A home outside of the states is going to look beautiful on you! Thanks for prefilming and posting this the day of - my younger brother and I enjoyed it. Came on by mistake as I was doing a vision board, ironically. Happy New Years Ana
Thank you Ana. My resolution is to work on my assertiveness and be better with setting up my boundaries which is working really well and I'm really shocked how powerful it is, because I've always had an issue with that. Just today I ended up a relation with my friend who really helped me a lot through 2024 but I think we just weren't a good match. I'm shockingly grateful that she appeared in my life and I'm really glad that I came across your video where you were saying that not every friendship is forever. I hope your resolutions will be as easy to accomplish as possible! Happy new year!
Hiii, this fresh new year I am going to invest time in my freelance artist career and create a portfolio website to show potential clients. My values behind it are indepence, growth & freedom (i get to chose when, where and how much to work + i don't have to put up with toxic work environments). It will also mean I get to create art more often & explore my relationship with it more in depth. Happy new year and always keep a reminder of the beautiful things we have on this journey journeys ^^
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I love your channel, I subscribe to it. What you said about making it easier to accomplish goals by creating routines and preparation is really good. As a simple example, I will give the example of washing, drying and putting away clothes. I established a routine of doing it on Mondays. I don't even think about it or blame myself for it on other days. The mental energy that freed me was immense. Everything to do with laundry and even mending clothes is a Monday affair. If anyone is reading this: start small, but rely on consistent habits that free up mental space and time. In the future I hope to be able to extend this mentality to other aspects of my life. Thanks for the video.
That’s an excellent tip, laundry is my biggest chore hurdle and end up wasting so much time procrastinating laundry and watching videos while I do so that I just end up prolonging laundry even longer, this sounds like it might really work for me - thanks for sharing 🩷
I already achieved one goal by planning out my budget for the year. Now I need to plan my calendar. I attend a lot of conventions for which I make cosplays so the calendar will help me plan those project timelines! I'm working on a competition piece that I'm really excited about.
Honestly my goal this year is to take care of my health and move forward with my career/ education :)) I set 10 goals this year but I think I might add few more just to make them more clear. Definitely going to implement these tips into achieving my goals tad easier- especially keeping the goal in mind everyday I think will help me a lot :D thank you and have a great 2025!
Starting my counseling practicum/internships this year and hopefully graduating this December!! That's my main goal this year. Thank you for these tips!
My two biggest goals for 2025 are to 1. Continue saving for my wedding in November and 2. Get a new, better paying job. Good luck with saving for a home ana! I'll continue to support your channel this year and hope it helps you meet that goal! 😊
Hi Ana, I found your channel recently and really love how you present all the information objectively and based on research. Your channel is the most useful I found so far in this field. In 2025 I hope to learn more from you and to buy your courses. Everything is so actionable and realistic, absolutely love it. Wish you and your family a lovely year! Edit: typo
I want to: Lose weight & gain muscle (I work in the trades and i should be stronger and healthier). I will work out at home and go for walks / jogs/runs when i can. Get more money. I need to specifically save money. I often buy stuff i shouldn't buy like expensive food or buying lunch instead of making food the day before.
fun thing i wanted to comment on: people always tell me to declare my goals publicly (maybe not in those exact words tho lol) but then i do and it's almost like it has the opposite effect on me😭😭😭 as soon as i get done saying "yeah i been working on getting better at [insert goal or accomplishment here]" it's like any motivation or care i have to do that thing seeps away... not sure what that's about but you saying that made me think about it. either way, all the other stuff in your video is helpful! i thought a lot of this stuff on my own from experience but it's nice to be reassured that i was in the right ballpark at least. thank you for making this video! your channel and kiana docherty's channel have been helping me a lot with understanding this type of information better since i honestly have no other reference and academic reading materials can fry my brain sometimes. happy new year!
This is very helpful information ☺️ and thank you for reminding me to purchase your Season’s of Life Journal ! Just ordered my copy rn! ❤😉👍 Happy New Year to you and your family and may all your 2025 goals be fulfilled! 😊
Hi Dr Ana! Lovely video as always My number one goal this year is to complete my transition. I have to save 7000 dollars to meet my out of pocket maximum for my insurance to cover all the surgeries I want. This is so important to me!
My primary goals are to set myself up financially to finally finish my degree and follow a career path that allows me to thrive. I bought a house in 2019, and I'm working towards splitting it into a duplex to support myself while finishing my degree. I've been a part-time student for over a decade due to CPTSD and not knowing how to heal enough to see the life that is healthiest for me. I worked and saved into middle age, but also self-medicated while stumbling through the fog of trauma and not respecting myself when bosses would devalue me. I want to break free of that. Right now I'm mopping polyurethane on wood floors in this old college town house. I like fixing this place up. I want freedom from my trauma, other people's trauma, and all the negativity that keeps me from thriving. Dating someone would be nice, too, but that is a minor goal since healing comes first.
Am glad you've put those categories ❤ definitely going to have a couple of smaller goals in each area but the biggest one is exploring what makes me happy in life ❤ I've chased career so far, now when i feel secure with my job i want to catch up on the fun 😅
My three most important goals of the year are to not have to retake any courses to my degree while working full time, actually start budgeting and tracking finances regarding spending and saving instead of just winging it, and for all of this to happen while not falling behind at work (reaffirming my values for balance) regarding health my goal is to get back on my weekly routine of > 3 times a week in the gym
My goals this year are to enroll in college and speak to an advisor before the end of next week. I want to find a part time job and if I have to- shadow for experience to get said job. I also will have a side hustle to that’s a bit more passive. Overall I hope to make a minimum of $250 each month. For self improvement I wanna read a book or two each quarter minimum. I want to learn to knit or cross stitch. Stick to a daily routine that involves doing my makeup each morning and eating at set times. For leisure I want to read 2 books also each quarter that are just for fun- I want to travel at least once with family and maybe once without? ☺️ then finally for health I want to find a somatic way to heal and put alongside my regular help. Cycle sync and join a gym or club ! Cheers to 2025
My goals for 2025 ... Career: Upload three singles to DSPs Self-Improvement: Get better at starting and maintaining new relationships Leisure: Attend a CFC match Health: Shift my wake up time from 11am-2pm to 9am-12pm Wish us luck! 🌠🌠
Great list, thank you. I find that I'm pretty good at achieving goals that are only dependent on my own personal actions. Where I struggle is with goals that require the involvement of other people. I became a licensed counsellor in the middle of 2024, and my goal was to have 3-4 weekly clients by the end of the year. However, despite my best efforts, I failed to find any clients, and my goal is to have a full client-load by the end of 2025, but aside from continuing to put myself out there and try different marketing strategies, I have fairly limited control. The same goes with finding a romantic partner, something I've been struggling with for years. I do all that I can to be the best possible partner, but have failed to catch the interest of any suitable women. So, in terms of building a sense of personal efficacy, I believe it may be best to avoid setting goals in areas like business and relationships, because in reality, we have very limited control over these areas of our lives.
Listing my goals here cause I'm more likely to check this than anything and a comment feels like I'll be held accountable. Thank you Dr. Ana for all the content you make, it's been extremely helpful since I've subscribed. All the best and happy new year. Career: - I'd like to make $60,000 from photography - Apply for residencies - Save $12,000 this year for emergencies - Invest $100 into trading account every month - Transition career into film/TV by attending writing and acting classes - Finish writing pilot script(s) Self-Improvement: - Replace negative self talk with positive - Trust my own judgement more - Improve French and Spanish with a tutor once a week - Learn how to be vulnerable to deepen relationships - Be less nervous and more confident around women - Finish the stack of books next to your bed instead of buying and opening a new one Leisure: - Spend more time with family - Work on a farm in France in the Spring - Take a surf trip to Bali in the Summer - Train in Thailand in the Fall Health: - Stretch for 5 minutes and run 1 to 3 miles at least 2 times a week - Eat home cooked meals at least 3 days a week - Go to bed before 1am - Trade smoking the devils lettuce for eating devils edibles - ...Retention
Put my glasses on top of my phone when I go to bed so I won"t misread the time when I wake up. . Make sure that I have warm footwear with me, like wool socks. . On New Year's Day these two things popped up as important for staying healthy and take care of myself.
I want to be more creative(work through blocks and set up my life so it feels natural to be creative), go to sleep by 11 pm, and exercise more. (More walking, Pilates, yoga, strength training)
1:Get clear on your goal ° Career How much money you wanna make and save(get specific) How much gpa you wanna attain! Plans for Job promotion ° Self Improvement How many books do you wanna read? Do you wanna learn new language or skill? Improving your personality and appearance ° Leisure Where and when you wanna travel? Do you wanna see your loved ones? What special events are you looking forward to? ° Health Change in diet that suits you Fitness goals Sleep schedule Health habits Social media hygiene (Break down into small steps, what steps get you closer to your goal) 2.Keep your goal in your mind everyday Identify intrinsic goals Clarity Ask why you wanna achieve this goal Remind yourself of your values everyday and journal 3.Anticipate obstacles with "If...then" Review your last years goals(what you achieve and what not and find reason behind not achieving some goals) Film these obstacles with "if this...Then that"(if i get anxious at social settings and i wanna have more drinks, then i will start to alternate between an alcholic drink and a bottle of water) 4.Make it a grouo effort Group goal might work best. Sharing responsibility is benefitial. 5 Make it as easy as possible to fulfill you goal Happy new year guys✨🌼💗
This year, I've decided not to focus on outcomes and instead focus on systems and habits. So every goal is based off of that. I want to workout at least 20mins a day, three times a week, as an example. I'm trusting that the process will then get me in shape and help me lose the weight. But if it doesn't, oh well. I'm sure I'll still have benefits from the habit itself.
My two goals are 1. setting myself up for success in finding a partner as best I can (your channel is of big help btw) 2. Hit a 30x streak of showing up to the scheduled workout
my goal is to land my first illustration gig, which, in turn, will get me money. i also was to stay committed to editing my novel. i also want to tone up my body.
My goal is to not eat food with obvious added sugar or sweeteners. Because added sugar is common, even in foods like bread, this ends up being stricter for food with labels, but i don't eat out much, so this goal should cut out the bulk of sweeteners from my diet. I knew this would be a hard goal, so I have been practicing for the past few months. This has allowed me to develop strategies for living in this constraint, without feeling bad when I slipped up. Turns out the hardest part for me is remembering to always bring extra food to work so I can fight the temptation of the free junk snacks.
My goal is to work on getting a book published. I will spend at least five minutes each day working towards this goal. I aim to complete this goal 5/7 days each week.
Not related to the video (xd), but a little suggestion or idea that i would find very interesting is the psychology of music: differences between musician and non musician brains, benefits in general to the brain, etc. For example the relationship between music and math (or physics) and how can both of them complement each other. Also, why are some brain surgeries performed while the patient is playing an instrument. Personally, i would find it hugely interesting if you made a video regarding this topic. Greetings from Chile!
My goal is to survive this first year of this presidency. Figure out how best to survive the next 3 after that. Along with anyone else I might be able to help. Self improvement based on personal wish lists is a bit of a far second, tbh.
Every step forward is a step in the right direction. Don’t worry too much about the pace, just keep going. You can still achieve your goals, I know you can 🩷
thanks for the video. did I hear you say somewhere that you were pescatarian for ethical reasons? would you be open to doing a video about discrimination against vegans/vegetarians or other dietary choices? "It ain't easy eating greens" is one paper I know of... would be nice if you could give your thoughts, Dr. Ana!
Ooh that’s an interesting topic! Yes I’m pescatarian cause eating meat just feels wrong to me personally, but I don’t judge people who do. The problem is, anytime I mention being pescatarian, the super intense vegans get mad at me and start calling me a murderer lol. I’ll check out the paper you mentioned, though!
How do you know if a goal you set for yourself is "too unrealistic" instead of simply "you've not disciplined yourself enough to become able to reach that goal" instead? Like if I say "I want to have x amount of money at a certain period of time", but your current job doesn't provide enough income to reach that goal (personal expenses notwithstanding), and you struggle/don't have the skills to get another job in the meanwhile...then what? Or to put it in a more TLDR manner: how do you separate/distinguish between "your goals are too ambitious" and "you're thinking too small"? Especially when your goals for the future aren't as clear as you'd like (as mentioned in the video)?
I don't see any realistic way to move my life forward at this point, and that's why i struggle to do anything. Those who have much shall be given more, and those who have little, even what they have shall be taken away.
Happy New Year! I'd be mega curious if you were to make a video about people who live double lives. I recently discovered that my partner of over a year, who seemed otherwise so grounded and loving, was in fact living a double life. It came as a shock to everyone we both know, and he treated his other girlfriend the opposite of how he treated me. I've been reading about the wives of Weinstein and Ted Bundy. I'm curious what the deal is with this personality split.
Honestly 2025 just feel like another day.
Honestly same
real asf
I've never assigned special meaning to years or birthdays or whatever ever since I was a young kid. I think when I was very young I might have but I definitely remember when people asked how it felt to be X years old saying that it feels the same as yesterday.
@andrewf8366 Im the same way too
I feel the same way. Even though, this is the first year I’m ever forming goals. For example, losing weight and getting an autism/ADHD. But, I honestly don’t think things will be any different.
Last year I put out my abusive husband, found a new friend group, made a bff and left 27lbs in 2024. This year is gonna be even more fire than last. I am halfway through my winter arc and I can’t wait to debut my fine new self in the spring 😊
Out of all the psychologists I've found on TH-cam, Ana is the best
She's great, love what HealthyGamerGG does, too
Couldn't agree more!
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I hit a personal milestone on December 30th. I was exhausted on the 31st & went to bed early. And now I’m ready to get back at it. Happy New Year!
Lol! I fell asleep before midnight on NYE 😅
Me too!!! I think honoring our personal cycles and protecting our energy is a great way to ring in the new year
My goals are to finish this school year with at least 8.5, get enough money to pay for my drivers licence and my first car, work on my communication skills, go to the gym at least 3x a week and go to sleep before midnight.
Thank you Ana, I found your channel at just the right time to help me get a good start this year.
I won't lie, my first thought seeing "how to be your highest self" had nothing to do with self improvement...
Step 1: Take a 1000mg edible
Step 2: Panic.
A few months ago fornthe first time, my brain broke and started tailspinning into a nonstop looping cycle of anxiety followed by depression. So much distorted thinking which was at odds with what I knew rationally. I think everyone I know hates me, I'm a drag on them, I negatively load every single nuance within an interaction that only serves the distorted thinking. Ive been in denial for so long about the things I want out of life, and when I reach for it, everything breaks. All I want this year is to find myself again, connect with people, and stop the push/pull cycle of self-isolation and anxious desperation.
Those are good goals. Have you learnt what attachment style you have? You sound as though you may be fearful-avoidant -- converting to a secure attachment style and shadow integration can help. Best of luck to you.
woah. the exact same thing happened to me. i lost a lot of people from it. im starting to gain clarity now but the regret still is so present. your not alone
My goal this year is to record and relese 5 original songs
Cool goal -- good luck to you!
Great video Ana! My most important goals for 2025 are 1) spending less time on social media and on my phone in general, because I know its going to help me be more productive (learn more for University and read more books for example) and procrastinate less, and 2) to get more sleep. I would also like to start journaling and do some work on my sense of self-worth.
happy new year, thanks for the advice!
My goal is to be born again rich
today is my birthday , it being a day after the new year means i dont have to set new goals for both new years and my bday. And i was thinking of improving myself all round and your vid popped up just now , CHEERS TO EVERYONE BETTERING THEMSELVES. we will be victorious. Lets have a great new year 🎉
Omg happy birthday!
@@AnaPsychology thankyou somuchhh and i hope this year goes well for you ❤️
Thanks for this Ana! My resolution is to draw for 30 minutes every day to develop discipline as an artist. I’ve struggled with waiting until inspiration hits but I can’t keep waiting around
6 pack. I was so close last year. So get down to around 140, keep hitting the gym and hardest of all keep on the diet.
Get over her. It's been long enough. Can't change what happened, just learn and move on.
Don't drink. This is more a life goal that I will eventually achieve but I will try and set it for 2025
Dr. Ana, I just wanted to let you know that I used your video to inspire me for my 2025 goal setting. I decided to set it up a bit differently this year and instead set smaller incremental goals for each month. I gave myself one focus goal for each month and then allowed me to have room for additional goals for each month if my primary goal was too easy. I also set a few "year-long" goals for bigger things like weight loss and financial savings. Finally, I made a "bank of goals" in categories of career, self-improvement, leisure, and health from your suggestions so that I never run out of ideas. I am looking forward to a productive 2025!
Thank you Dr. Ana wishing you a very happy new year and a healthy rest of your pregnancy and a safe birth 🙏🏻✨
Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏻
Many thanks for the tips. I appreciate your grounded approaches as always. As for my personal goals, my main one would be to put more focus on expressing myself creatively, as well as to get back to practicing daily and putting the effort in even when I don't feel like it or am unsatisfied with the result. Also be less of a perfectionist, the number one reason I stop myself from showing my work publicly, despite being surrounded by people who have been nothing but supportive. My harsh self-criticisms and high expectations have held me back for far too long now.
I relate to this so deeply. And the majority of artistic people I know seem to have similar struggles. Just why are we like that? Btw, what's your creative outlet?
my goal is to get a 4.0 average for at least one college quarter this year. i already broke it with a 3.98 last quarter (i’m a freshman), but i’m really proud because i did manage a 4.0 in political theory and got a 99 on my final paper in the class that lowered my gpa. it was just a harsh scale and that’s okay, there’s always next quarter.
thank you for coming to my ted talk, i would also like to eat better so my tummy doesn’t hurt 😂
planning with a friend to cook in the dorms more
Thanks for posting this, Ana. I have some very ambitious goals, and I know that I am capable of achieving them, but my lack of self discipline constantly sabotages me. I am going to follow the methods you outlined in the video and make it happen for me this year. Wish me luck!
I recently read atomic habits and it is awesome at helping you achieve your goals WITHOUT relying on discipline - the idea is to create a system for yourself where it is made incredibly easy and rewarding to do the right thing and very hard and unsatisfying to do the wrong thing - discipline shouldn’t even factor into the equation. I definitely recommend you read it if you haven’t already, it is suuuper popular so I wouldn’t be surprised if you already have! Good luck with your goals, you can do it!!
A home outside of the states is going to look beautiful on you! Thanks for prefilming and posting this the day of - my younger brother and I enjoyed it. Came on by mistake as I was doing a vision board, ironically. Happy New Years Ana
Thank you Ana. My resolution is to work on my assertiveness and be better with setting up my boundaries which is working really well and I'm really shocked how powerful it is, because I've always had an issue with that. Just today I ended up a relation with my friend who really helped me a lot through 2024 but I think we just weren't a good match. I'm shockingly grateful that she appeared in my life and I'm really glad that I came across your video where you were saying that not every friendship is forever.
I hope your resolutions will be as easy to accomplish as possible! Happy new year!
Ana I bought your course and I am loving it so far, only on lesson 5 :) Thank you!
Ah I’m so glad!! I’d love to hear all about your experience in the post course eval when you get there :)
Thank you for the work you do, Dr. Ana!
Hiii, this fresh new year I am going to invest time in my freelance artist career and create a portfolio website to show potential clients. My values behind it are indepence, growth & freedom (i get to chose when, where and how much to work + i don't have to put up with toxic work environments). It will also mean I get to create art more often & explore my relationship with it more in depth. Happy new year and always keep a reminder of the beautiful things we have on this journey journeys ^^
I love your channel, I subscribe to it. What you said about making it easier to accomplish goals by creating routines and preparation is really good. As a simple example, I will give the example of washing, drying and putting away clothes. I established a routine of doing it on Mondays. I don't even think about it or blame myself for it on other days. The mental energy that freed me was immense. Everything to do with laundry and even mending clothes is a Monday affair. If anyone is reading this: start small, but rely on consistent habits that free up mental space and time. In the future I hope to be able to extend this mentality to other aspects of my life. Thanks for the video.
That’s an excellent tip, laundry is my biggest chore hurdle and end up wasting so much time procrastinating laundry and watching videos while I do so that I just end up prolonging laundry even longer, this sounds like it might really work for me - thanks for sharing 🩷
"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author
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I already achieved one goal by planning out my budget for the year. Now I need to plan my calendar. I attend a lot of conventions for which I make cosplays so the calendar will help me plan those project timelines! I'm working on a competition piece that I'm really excited about.
ty ana! i hope 2025 is ur year too!
Honestly my goal this year is to take care of my health and move forward with my career/ education :)) I set 10 goals this year but I think I might add few more just to make them more clear. Definitely going to implement these tips into achieving my goals tad easier- especially keeping the goal in mind everyday I think will help me a lot :D thank you and have a great 2025!
Starting my counseling practicum/internships this year and hopefully graduating this December!! That's my main goal this year. Thank you for these tips!
My two biggest goals for 2025 are to 1. Continue saving for my wedding in November and 2. Get a new, better paying job. Good luck with saving for a home ana! I'll continue to support your channel this year and hope it helps you meet that goal! 😊
Hi Ana, I found your channel recently and really love how you present all the information objectively and based on research. Your channel is the most useful I found so far in this field. In 2025 I hope to learn more from you and to buy your courses. Everything is so actionable and realistic, absolutely love it. Wish you and your family a lovely year!
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I really love this content, so real and relaxed. Have been watching you for years, thankyou for all that you do ❤.
Good advice, thanks. Happy new year!
Happy New Year to you too!
Happy New Year Ana! Wishing you all a prosperous 2025 and the energy to achieve your goals.
I want to:
Lose weight & gain muscle (I work in the trades and i should be stronger and healthier). I will work out at home and go for walks / jogs/runs when i can.
Get more money. I need to specifically save money. I often buy stuff i shouldn't buy like expensive food or buying lunch instead of making food the day before.
fun thing i wanted to comment on: people always tell me to declare my goals publicly (maybe not in those exact words tho lol) but then i do and it's almost like it has the opposite effect on me😭😭😭 as soon as i get done saying "yeah i been working on getting better at [insert goal or accomplishment here]" it's like any motivation or care i have to do that thing seeps away... not sure what that's about but you saying that made me think about it. either way, all the other stuff in your video is helpful! i thought a lot of this stuff on my own from experience but it's nice to be reassured that i was in the right ballpark at least. thank you for making this video! your channel and kiana docherty's channel have been helping me a lot with understanding this type of information better since i honestly have no other reference and academic reading materials can fry my brain sometimes. happy new year!
Do what works for you there’s no one way to be human
This is very helpful information ☺️ and thank you for reminding me to purchase your Season’s of Life Journal ! Just ordered my copy rn! ❤😉👍 Happy New Year to you and your family and may all your 2025 goals be fulfilled! 😊
I've been doing A Season of Life and I think it's been super great for me for a month so far. Just want to say thank you for giving us great tools!
Aw I’m so glad 🥹
Happy new year
Hi Dr Ana!
Lovely video as always
My number one goal this year is to complete my transition. I have to save 7000 dollars to meet my out of pocket maximum for my insurance to cover all the surgeries I want. This is so important to me!
Great goal!! You got this!
My primary goals are to set myself up financially to finally finish my degree and follow a career path that allows me to thrive.
I bought a house in 2019, and I'm working towards splitting it into a duplex to support myself while finishing my degree. I've been a part-time student for over a decade due to CPTSD and not knowing how to heal enough to see the life that is healthiest for me. I worked and saved into middle age, but also self-medicated while stumbling through the fog of trauma and not respecting myself when bosses would devalue me. I want to break free of that.
Right now I'm mopping polyurethane on wood floors in this old college town house. I like fixing this place up. I want freedom from my trauma, other people's trauma, and all the negativity that keeps me from thriving. Dating someone would be nice, too, but that is a minor goal since healing comes first.
I love your videos ❤
I’m so glad! :)
Am glad you've put those categories ❤ definitely going to have a couple of smaller goals in each area but the biggest one is exploring what makes me happy in life ❤ I've chased career so far, now when i feel secure with my job i want to catch up on the fun 😅
My three most important goals of the year are to not have to retake any courses to my degree while working full time, actually start budgeting and tracking finances regarding spending and saving instead of just winging it, and for all of this to happen while not falling behind at work (reaffirming my values for balance) regarding health my goal is to get back on my weekly routine of > 3 times a week in the gym
Great video! We need more positive content on TH-cam. Like this. Thank you Doctor
happy new year Ana, and all the very best for your goal of a new home! thank you so much for this video :)
awesome video as always!
My goals this year are to enroll in college and speak to an advisor before the end of next week. I want to find a part time job and if I have to- shadow for experience to get said job. I also will have a side hustle to that’s a bit more passive. Overall I hope to make a minimum of $250 each month. For self improvement I wanna read a book or two each quarter minimum. I want to learn to knit or cross stitch. Stick to a daily routine that involves doing my makeup each morning and eating at set times. For leisure I want to read 2 books also each quarter that are just for fun- I want to travel at least once with family and maybe once without? ☺️ then finally for health I want to find a somatic way to heal and put alongside my regular help. Cycle sync and join a gym or club ! Cheers to 2025
Thank you! 💙
My goals for 2025 ...
Career: Upload three singles to DSPs
Self-Improvement: Get better at starting and maintaining new relationships
Leisure: Attend a CFC match
Health: Shift my wake up time from 11am-2pm to 9am-12pm
Wish us luck! 🌠🌠
Great list, thank you. I find that I'm pretty good at achieving goals that are only dependent on my own personal actions. Where I struggle is with goals that require the involvement of other people. I became a licensed counsellor in the middle of 2024, and my goal was to have 3-4 weekly clients by the end of the year. However, despite my best efforts, I failed to find any clients, and my goal is to have a full client-load by the end of 2025, but aside from continuing to put myself out there and try different marketing strategies, I have fairly limited control. The same goes with finding a romantic partner, something I've been struggling with for years. I do all that I can to be the best possible partner, but have failed to catch the interest of any suitable women.
So, in terms of building a sense of personal efficacy, I believe it may be best to avoid setting goals in areas like business and relationships, because in reality, we have very limited control over these areas of our lives.
Fresh video from my favourite channel. I'll be brewing a coffee, even though it's 9PM, and enjoy every minute of it. ❤
Aww sounds cozy
Have a great 2025 Dr.Ana. 💚🙂✅️
Listing my goals here cause I'm more likely to check this than anything and a comment feels like I'll be held accountable. Thank you Dr. Ana for all the content you make, it's been extremely helpful since I've subscribed. All the best and happy new year.
Career:
- I'd like to make $60,000 from photography
- Apply for residencies
- Save $12,000 this year for emergencies
- Invest $100 into trading account every month
- Transition career into film/TV by attending writing and acting classes
- Finish writing pilot script(s)
Self-Improvement:
- Replace negative self talk with positive
- Trust my own judgement more
- Improve French and Spanish with a tutor once a week
- Learn how to be vulnerable to deepen relationships
- Be less nervous and more confident around women
- Finish the stack of books next to your bed instead of buying and opening a new one
Leisure:
- Spend more time with family
- Work on a farm in France in the Spring
- Take a surf trip to Bali in the Summer
- Train in Thailand in the Fall
Health:
- Stretch for 5 minutes and run 1 to 3 miles at least 2 times a week
- Eat home cooked meals at least 3 days a week
- Go to bed before 1am
- Trade smoking the devils lettuce for eating devils edibles
- ...Retention
Awesome tips, thank you for sharing all this knowledge, best channel on YT and get well soon.
hi Dr. Ana, i just realized your hair looks nice & healthy.
Put my glasses on top of my phone when I go to bed so I won"t misread the time when I wake up.
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Make sure that I have warm footwear with me, like wool socks.
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On New Year's Day these two things popped up as important for staying healthy and take care of myself.
Cook myself (and/or loved ones) one nice meal a month. Make cocktails for myself + loved ones once a month.
my goal is getting my first job after graduating
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What a dream life.. 🙄 kneel stand kneel stand
Damn I’m starting to binge on your videos.
I want to be more creative(work through blocks and set up my life so it feels natural to be creative), go to sleep by 11 pm, and exercise more. (More walking, Pilates, yoga, strength training)
1:Get clear on your goal
° Career
How much money you wanna make and save(get specific)
How much gpa you wanna attain!
Plans for Job promotion
° Self Improvement
How many books do you wanna read?
Do you wanna learn new language or skill?
Improving your personality and appearance
° Leisure
Where and when you wanna travel?
Do you wanna see your loved ones?
What special events are you looking forward to?
° Health
Change in diet that suits you
Fitness goals
Sleep schedule
Health habits
Social media hygiene
(Break down into small steps, what steps get you closer to your goal)
2.Keep your goal in your mind everyday
Identify intrinsic goals
Clarity
Ask why you wanna achieve this goal
Remind yourself of your values everyday and journal
3.Anticipate obstacles with "If...then"
Review your last years goals(what you achieve and what not and find reason behind not achieving some goals)
Film these obstacles with "if this...Then that"(if i get anxious at social settings and i wanna have more drinks, then i will start to alternate between an alcholic drink and a bottle of water)
4.Make it a grouo effort
Group goal might work best.
Sharing responsibility is benefitial.
5 Make it as easy as possible to fulfill you goal
Happy new year guys✨🌼💗
Finding your channel was a good way to start this new year.
Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Aw thank you :’)
This year, I've decided not to focus on outcomes and instead focus on systems and habits. So every goal is based off of that. I want to workout at least 20mins a day, three times a week, as an example. I'm trusting that the process will then get me in shape and help me lose the weight. But if it doesn't, oh well. I'm sure I'll still have benefits from the habit itself.
Such great advices, thank you so much! 😊
My two goals are
1. setting myself up for success in finding a partner as best I can (your channel is of big help btw)
2. Hit a 30x streak of showing up to the scheduled workout
my goal is to land my first illustration gig, which, in turn, will get me money. i also was to stay committed to editing my novel. i also want to tone up my body.
You da best Ana! Thank you for more helpful material. It makes a huge difference for me :)
That means so much to hear, thank you ☺️
@@AnaPsychology 🙏
I have found this interesting. Thank you.
Omg i needed this video! THANK YOU!
Happy new year Dr Ana ❤
My goal is to not eat food with obvious added sugar or sweeteners. Because added sugar is common, even in foods like bread, this ends up being stricter for food with labels, but i don't eat out much, so this goal should cut out the bulk of sweeteners from my diet.
I knew this would be a hard goal, so I have been practicing for the past few months. This has allowed me to develop strategies for living in this constraint, without feeling bad when I slipped up. Turns out the hardest part for me is remembering to always bring extra food to work so I can fight the temptation of the free junk snacks.
I wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2025!
Thank you ❤
My goal is to work on getting a book published. I will spend at least five minutes each day working towards this goal. I aim to complete this goal 5/7 days each week.
My goal in life to get my degree, find a side hustle apart from my main job, learn German, get rid of my loans, save money for future
Not related to the video (xd), but a little suggestion or idea that i would find very interesting is the psychology of music: differences between musician and non musician brains, benefits in general to the brain, etc. For example the relationship between music and math (or physics) and how can both of them complement each other. Also, why are some brain surgeries performed while the patient is playing an instrument. Personally, i would find it hugely interesting if you made a video regarding this topic. Greetings from Chile!
Happy New Year
This year I want to finish all the courses of my college degree ❤
In 2025, I will focus on reading more books, moving out of my parents house, losing additional weight and going to bed early.
My goal is to survive this first year of this presidency. Figure out how best to survive the next 3 after that. Along with anyone else I might be able to help. Self improvement based on personal wish lists is a bit of a far second, tbh.
every time u upload I literally get a dopamine rush
It’s like no matter how many of these I watch I always fall short😢
Ps you are amazing❤
Every step forward is a step in the right direction. Don’t worry too much about the pace, just keep going. You can still achieve your goals, I know you can 🩷
My goal is to have my wedding this August!
My goal this year is to bring the Trauma Lens to the mainstream.
reading the ebook Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki could completely shift how you see and apply the principles of attraction
I'm just so tired from 2024. I'm not ready for another year. Hibernation sounds so good rn.
Thought you sounded a little nasally - get well soon Ana!!
My goal is to finish the book I’ve been writing and get a copywriting certificate.
thanks for the video. did I hear you say somewhere that you were pescatarian for ethical reasons? would you be open to doing a video about discrimination against vegans/vegetarians or other dietary choices? "It ain't easy eating greens" is one paper I know of... would be nice if you could give your thoughts, Dr. Ana!
Ooh that’s an interesting topic! Yes I’m pescatarian cause eating meat just feels wrong to me personally, but I don’t judge people who do. The problem is, anytime I mention being pescatarian, the super intense vegans get mad at me and start calling me a murderer lol. I’ll check out the paper you mentioned, though!
My main goal is to get into TUM and pave my way towards getting a german citizenship.
How do you know if a goal you set for yourself is "too unrealistic" instead of simply "you've not disciplined yourself enough to become able to reach that goal" instead? Like if I say "I want to have x amount of money at a certain period of time", but your current job doesn't provide enough income to reach that goal (personal expenses notwithstanding), and you struggle/don't have the skills to get another job in the meanwhile...then what?
Or to put it in a more TLDR manner: how do you separate/distinguish between "your goals are too ambitious" and "you're thinking too small"? Especially when your goals for the future aren't as clear as you'd like (as mentioned in the video)?
Hello, quit one of my jobs. Upon quitting already have a satisfactory plan to replace or increase in income from the job I’m leaving.
dr ana i love your videos but outro music is so outdated
I don't see any realistic way to move my life forward at this point, and that's why i struggle to do anything. Those who have much shall be given more, and those who have little, even what they have shall be taken away.
Happy New Year! I'd be mega curious if you were to make a video about people who live double lives. I recently discovered that my partner of over a year, who seemed otherwise so grounded and loving, was in fact living a double life. It came as a shock to everyone we both know, and he treated his other girlfriend the opposite of how he treated me. I've been reading about the wives of Weinstein and Ted Bundy. I'm curious what the deal is with this personality split.
Also I love this channel! I've learnt so much, very grateful for all your incredible work!
On your next relationship video can you discuss " slow burn" relationships. Its all I hear about on tiktok,
I need I million in a month
no one talks about the ebook Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki because its take on attraction is too raw and real for most to handle
I want to finish secondary school with average-high grades and I want to become an actress but I'm not sure how.