We\u2019ve made it through the post-Christmas lull<\/a> ready for a fresh start. While much of what\u2019s posted online and shared on social media still centers on weight loss resolutions, we\u2019ve learned to set our sights on goals that align with our 2025 intentions. This collective shift toward size inclusivity and body acceptance not only paves the way for greater self-love<\/a> but also frees up more headspace for all the ways we truly<\/em> want to grow. Maybe that\u2019s becoming a more engaging conversationalist<\/a>, or perhaps you\u2019d like to dedicate more time to your hobbies. Whatever you want from the year to come, these monthly goals will help you get from Point A to Point B.<\/p>\n Trust me: countless years before this saw me defaulting to the same \u201close X pounds by X date<\/em>\u201d resolution. Now, with experience and perspective<\/a>, I see the countless ways in which this didn\u2019t serve me. Not only that, but the weight-loss resolution distracted me from the more impactful and aligned intentions I could have made. But, over the past few years, I\u2019ve grown into a more observant, compassionate, and curious person thanks to the monthly goals I\u2019m sharing below. My hope is that they\u2019ll do the same for you.<\/p>\n This time of year can be a lot. Not only do the holidays bring on deadlines, travel, family gatherings, and more potential stressors, but there\u2019s also the immediate return to our fast-paced lifestyles come January 1. We\u2019re overbooked and overwhelmed\u2014and the pressure to change our habits<\/a>, rituals, and routines doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n And while all of this comes with a certain level of excitement (I too, love the energy of a new year), it can be difficult to know what intentions support you<\/em> best when social media is saturated with others\u2019 resolutions. For clarity, Camille\u2019s vision workbook<\/a> is all the guidance you need. And when it\u2019s inspiration you\u2019re lacking, these monthly goals help you stay focused on what\u2019s truly important.<\/p>\n So if you\u2019re ready to hit the ground running and dive full-speed into your 2025 goals and intentions, I have advice: slow down. I like to think of these monthly goals as invitations. They are ideas that can help you experience the year as a calmer, more content, more connected, and more creative version of yourself. Take what resonates and leave what doesn\u2019t. And don\u2019t be afraid to move slowly. After all, the more sustainable we make our goals, the more likely they are to become habits\u2014and transform into a lifestyle you love.<\/p>\n If we\u2019re on the same side of Instagram, then your feed has also been inundated with offers for exercise programs and studios touting the \u2018New Year, New You\u2019 promise. Thankfully, plenty of new fitness programs have cropped up in the past few years, and as a result, there\u2019s truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends<\/a> predicted that 2025 will see a continued interest in on-demand exercise classes, strength training, and functional fitness training (movement modalities focused on improving daily living activities). Take this as an invitation to switch things up. If you find yourself dreading your workouts, connect with something fun and playful. That could be trying a dance-based workout or joining an adult sports league. Bonus points for training your social muscle.<\/p>\n Workouts programs we love include:<\/p>\n Remember: It\u2019s always important to find and build a movement routine that supports your body, mind, and fitness goals best. Explore the options above or chat with your healthcare provider about what might be best for you.<\/p>\n While this month focuses largely on the role romantic love plays in our lives, trust that you don\u2019t have to be in a relationship to experience the joy of human connection. What\u2019s more, February can be an opportunity for you to shift your focus inward and make time for more self-love in your everyday life.<\/p>\n This all begins with how you speak to yourself. Are you overly critical when you make a mistake? Do you often compare yourself to others\u2014based on appearance, intelligence, or success? In the past, have you spent more energy on other people in your life at the cost of your own wants and needs?<\/p>\n In February, make it your monthly goal to prioritize yourself. Despite what many people think, self-love isn\u2019t selfish\u2014and the clich\u00e9 is true, that we need to pour into ourselves first before we can support others. <\/p>\n Spring cleaning is one of my favorite annual milestones. The yearly ritual gives me a concrete timeframe dedicated to refreshing my home. When we set aside this intentional time to clear out what no longer serves us and scrub down those often-forgotten places<\/a>, it becomes less of a stressor and more of a routine we can look forward to. <\/p>\n So, how do you make this monthly goal happen without getting overwhelmed? See these tried-and-true tips below.<\/p>\n It\u2019s true: there\u2019s never enough time. That\u2019s why we have to make <\/em>time for what\u2019s important. If you have hobbies or creative projects that have fallen by the wayside thanks to the busy shuffle of everyday life, get critical about how you\u2019re actually spending your time. Is your phone your default source of entertainment at any lull in the day? Do your evenings look like a movie and takeout\u2014night after night? While there\u2019s no shame in zoning out every once in a while (trust me, it can be so good for the soul), it\u2019s easier to manifest our dream lives when we incorporate them into our daily routines in small, but game-changing ways.<\/p>\n While all of our schedules are different, the majority of us can find 30-60 minutes in the morning or evening to dedicate to something we love doing. Maybe you\u2019re writing a novel you haven\u2019t touched in months, or you\u2019re haunted by the half-completed knitting projects piling up in your closet. Whatever the passion or hobby, this month, experiment with finding the sweet spot in your day when you can do exactly that. No, they may not catapult your career or provide monetary value, but hobbies have a way of infusing our lives with meaning, promise, and joy.<\/p>\n While the idea of walking without your phone and nothing in your ears sounds far from groundbreaking, we all know how hard it can be to disconnect. Our lives are filled with constant distractions, and finding a little peace in our day where we\u2019re left with nothing but our thoughts can be uncomfortable at first. But when we commit to intentional time moving our bodies outside, it can transform our energy, our emotions, and how we approach the day.<\/p>\n Start with 10 minutes and experiment from there. If your experience is anything like mine, you\u2019ll be craving 30 minutes or more of silent walking\u2014daily.<\/p>\n Maybe it\u2019s all the holiday parties we\u2019ve been attending, but I\u2019ve had countless conversations throughout the past month with friends and family saying that they want to be more intentional about their social lives in 2025. Our time and energy are finite resources, and understanding that saying yes<\/em> means saying no<\/em> to something else has helped me pause before taking on responsibilities and accepting invitations.<\/p>\n The next time you\u2019re invited to a dinner, happy hour, or on a trip, pause. It\u2019s okay to respond: \u201cI\u2019m not sure of my plans yet, let me get back to you.\u201d Then, take the next day to look at your schedule, reflect on your bandwidth, and get quiet with your needs. Would saying yes to this event contribute to your well-being or detract from it? Respond accordingly.<\/p>\n Rather than setting hard-to-commit-to intentions about consuming certain amounts of protein or the nebulous \u201chealthy\u201d meals, I like to weave more intention into my eating habits. This looks like eating more mindfully, making cooking more fun, and getting curious about certain ingredients and how local produce was grown. It\u2019s a reminder that wellness is more than what<\/em> you eat\u2014how<\/em> you eat counts, too.<\/p>\n Some ways to do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re all about setting a strong foundation for the day with a morning routine<\/a>. By giving yourself time to gradually reorient yourself to the day and get aligned before jumping into work, it\u2019s possible to feel more grounded and calm as you move from task to task. Trust me, I\u2019ve been the person who wakes up five minutes before her 8:30 Zoom call\u2014and after months of feeling both sluggish and stressed, I knew it was time to switch it up. <\/p>\n Despite what social media might make you believe, your morning routine doesn\u2019t have to be complex. Rather, as with all of these monthly goals, it\u2019s important to make them work for you.<\/p>\n Follow this template to help you design a morning ritual that supports you best.<\/p>\n For more inspiration on practicing grounding morning rituals, get inspired with Camille\u2019s time-stamped routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t take credit for this idea\u2014Shira Gill\u2019s brilliant new book, LifeStyled<\/a><\/em>, introduced me to the concept. While a life edit might seem like an ideal practice for the top of the year, it\u2019s become my favorite September tradition. (The back-to-school season inspires a natural, fresh-start feeling.)<\/p>\n A life edit asks you to do an audit of every part of your life, helping you clear away any unnecessary clutter and carve out space for what you want to attract. Start by reflecting on the primary areas of your life: digital, home, financial, wellness, mental health, and social life. From there, ask yourself the following:<\/p>\n Outline the steps that will help you create more clarity for each area of your life. Once you\u2019ve finished the process, you\u2019ll feel more confident and content with how you\u2019re spending your energy, attention, and time. <\/p>\n I\u2019ve read 60 books this year, and I get asked all the time: how do you have so much time for reading? (Hint: I don\u2019t.) The majority of my reading is done in those in-between moments\u2014when I\u2019m sitting in the doctor\u2019s office, waiting for a friend to meet up for dinner, on the train, etc. Yes, I have an evening reading habit, but I\u2019ve discovered that reaching for my book instead of my phone has been the biggest game changer.<\/p>\n And while the concept is simple (swap your phone for a book), in practice, it can be a challenge to carry out. I keep my phone on airplane mode throughout the day so that I\u2019m not tempted by a screen cluttered with notifications. What\u2019s more, I always<\/em> have a book on me. I store small paperbacks in my purse, larger hardcovers in my work bag, and I always have an audiobook downloaded on Libby<\/a>. <\/p>\n To be successful with this, I\u2019ve found that crowding out the temptation to reach for my phone by making reading more appealing lowers the barriers to entry that exist with any new habit. And the good news is that the more you do it, the easier it becomes to forget all about your phone. <\/p>\n With Thanksgiving near the end of the month, it makes sense that November\u2019s theme would be centered on gratitude. But I like to do this so we can more intentionally and deeply consider the ways gratitude positively contributes to our lives. For many people, the concept of gratitude feels like a superficial, nice-to-have practice in their routine. And while it\u2019s easy to simply list off the things we\u2019re grateful for, I\u2019ve discovered that it\u2019s all the more gratifying to consider the why<\/em>. Oftentimes, when we do so, we reveal the underlying gratitudes that exist within.<\/p>\n An example: One day I was journaling about how grateful I was for my morning cup of coffee. I had the luxury of enjoying it in bed with my cats circling me. A candle was flickering and I made it through 20 pages of my book before getting ready for the day. And while it might seem that the coffee was the central point of this ideal morning, in reflecting upon it further, I realized that it was my partner prepping the coffee the evening before that allowed this moment to happen. In truth, I was grateful for my partner and his small, thoughtful act that led to a beautiful morning.<\/p>\n To summarize: That process was more impactful than simply writing, \u201cI am grateful for my coffee.\u201d This month, challenge yourself to think critically about your gratitude and understand the why<\/em>. I\u2019ve found that by doing so, it\u2019s easier to live in a state of thankfulness and awe at the everyday magic all around me.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve already built a consistent journaling practice\u2014bravo! I\u2019ve found that it\u2019s one of the most difficult monthly habits to commit to, but once you do so, it\u2019s also the most transformative. As a previous journaling skeptic, it took forcing myself to sit in silence with my thoughts and being open to whatever came up. A word of warning: it can be a difficult and uncomfortable process at times, but it\u2019s one that will help you foster a more compassionate and curious relationship with your thoughts. <\/p>\n When I was a beginner, guided journals<\/a> and prompts<\/a> helped me find a place to start when I was lacking inspiration. For a deep dive into starting your practice, look no further than Camille\u2019s ultimate guide to journaling<\/a>. Even just five minutes a day can change so much.<\/p>\n Looking for more ways to level up in 2025? Camille shares her step-by-step process of creating a vision board\u2014and manifesting your dream life.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \n12 Monthly Goals to Try in 2025<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nJanuary: Explore a New Form of Movement<\/h2>\n
February: Build a Self-Love Practice<\/h2>\n
Ways to Practice Self-Love<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\nMarch: Deep-Clean Your Home<\/h2>\n
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April: Carve Out a Daily Creative Block<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nMay: Try Silent Walking<\/h2>\n
June: Get Intentional About Your Social Life<\/h2>\n
July: Get Closer to Your Food<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nAugust: Revamp Your Morning Routine<\/h2>\n
Morning Routine Template<\/h3>\n
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September: Do a Life Edit<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nOctober: Replace Phone Time With Reading<\/h2>\n
November: Go Deep With Gratitude<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nDecember: Commit to Journaling<\/h2>\n