Thinking about my 2021 resolutions

Nov 8

Written By

I am planning for 2021 in 2020. Are you surprised? You shouldn't be. This document is intended to capture my thought process as I plan for 2021 and not my actual resolutions.

My operating philosophy when thinking about resolutions in a new year, is to set out what goals I want to achieve by the end of the year and then translate those into tactical tasks to take on. While I will not share the tactical tasks, here are the goals I want to achieve in 2021.

Note: This list will evolve as I think of more requirements.

Assumptions

I will be working from home for the rest of 2021. Google has already said that employees will work from home till July 1, 2021. I expect this to be extended till the end of the year.
I won't be able to travel as much as I did before 2020.

Goals

Hobbies

Continue being a a consistent reader. See more details on my reading goals here.
Continue cooking and baking in 2021 with an emphasis on learning new recipes.

Career

Aim to work no more than 9 hours a day. I am currently working from 9 am to 7 pm. This needs to change.
Start taking active steps towards working in the health industry. For example, take basic biology courses.

Mind and Health

Invest time in seeing friends and family locally and internationally.
Have a regular routine including a workout and errand routine and sleeping 8 hours a day.
Take further steps towards investing in my independence and confidence.
Take active steps towards accepting my physique.
Take active steps towards doing things that make me uncomfortable.

Finances

Have a more diverse investment strategy. For example, sell Google Stock Units to invest in a more diverse profile.
Take active steps towards purchasing a house.