Happy New Year and new decade! It’s crazy to think how much can change in a year, and how much more can change in 10 years. Last year I posted my goals for 2019 and it was a wonderful way to hold myself accountable while also opening up about that with you. On top of that, pretty much everything on that list came to life. So I’m fully a believer of speaking things into existence, and I’m so excited to once again bring you my goals for the new year.
Travel
In 2019 I traveled to three new countries! Since the start of law school I’ve had to slow down my international travel, which I anticipated, so I’m going to keep my travel goals modest so as to be realistic. In 2020 I’m hoping to
- Travel to at least one international country. I don’t mind if it’s a repeat but ideally it’s a new country on a new continent. But I just know I want to get out of the country. Who knows? Maybe this is the year I can finally take my talents to Nigeria/Ghana in December. Stay tuned…
- Travel to one new domestic city. This goal is a rollover from last year because I really didn’t travel to any new domestic cities. I’ve got California and Texas on my mind and I’m hoping to take my talents to LA or the Bay Area (or both if we are being real) and Austin at some point this year.
Relationships
My relationship goal is pretty much a hybrid between faith and relationships. This goal isn’t specific to a romantic relationship. It can apply to all relationships: friendships, familial and more. This year I’m aiming to
- Bring God into the equation more. He’s never not been in the equation. But I know I have this tendency of categorizing my relationships based on those that I can open about my faith and those where faith usually isn’t a topic of conversation. The reality is to know me is to know that I love God. If I can’t be free to bring that into a discussion, then the relationship isn’t for me.
Faith
- Create more time for God. As it is, I know I spend time with God when it’s convenient for me or if I have the time for it. I usually do have time for it but I realize that I make time for so many other things. I don’t compromise when it comes to gym time or time spent studying for school. So I most certainly should not compromise when it comes to creating time for God, even if that means waking up 30 min earlier than I need to for the day. There’s a difference between fitting Him in where there is room and making time for Him because he’s a priority. I plan to do the latter. (Matthew 6:33)
Career
2019 was the year I transitioned from teaching to law school. I couldn’t be more grateful for this big life milestone since it is something that I have wanted for as long as I can remember. This year my career goal is to
- Push myself out of my comfort zone to take advantages of all types of opportunities that are available to me. I spoke a little bit about this in my post about things law school made me realize I need to work on. Columbia Law School has an absurd network and as a result a great amount of opportunities. But like most things in life, you have to be willing to work for them. Normally this like lunch talks, networking events and conferences are things I shy away from, but I’m really hoping that this year I am more conscious about putting myself in these situations.
Health
2019 was the year I finally stopped being afraid of picking up some weights. Granted I could lift a lot more if I worked at it, but I’m glad I got over my fear of picking up some dumbbells or barbells. This year I want to level up my health game and
- Eat healthier. My relationship with food has been an interesting one. I’ve been vegetarian. I frequently forget to get meals. I have a crazy sweet tooth. I don’t eat as many veggies as I should and that’s where I’m going to start. My goal is to consume more fruits and veggies. The workouts will only be as effective as the cleanliness of the food I put into my body.
Blog & Instagram
Last year I was blown away by the growth of my blog and Instagram. I celebrated the first year of #EniGivenSunday and partnered with brands like Allure and Neutrogena. This year more than anything I’m looking to
- Start asking for more. Money that is. I’ve concluded that I’ve been seriously undercharging brands for the work that I do. A lot of that stemmed from fear and thinking that a brand wouldn’t want to negotiate with someone who asks for such a high amount. Another aspect of my under charging was this need to stay humble. I figured that as a small blogger and micro-influencer I should know my place and know that I am certainly not on the same level as these other bloggers with hundreds of thousands of followers. I now know I am wrong. One can be humble while still knowing that their work is valuable. This year I want that to transfer to the money that I receive when I collaborate with brands. This work is not a walk in the park! I deserve to be compensated accordingly.
- Host an event. I get a thrill when I plan events and I’m hoping to combine passions in some way into an event. Either international (wink wink – check IG for a recent announcement) or domestic, I’d love to be able to bring some of the posts and discussions I’ve had on the internet to real life.
“Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.” Job 8:7
