Happy Birthday to Me + 50 Life Goals

I’m so grateful for another year of life and while I have many emotions about entering the last year of my 20’s, I’m truly excited about what this year has in store. This year I’ve decided to create and share my 7-year Life Goals List, which is inspired by, Maya Elious. I like to put my goals and aspirations in writing because I find that doing so helps keep me accountable. When I saw that Maya created her Life Goals List, I was intrigued. I knew that I had to create one, with my own twist, for my next birthday. That said, here are my 50 Life Goals List to achieve in 7 years.

LIFE + EXPERIENCE 

1. Continue Building a Solid Relationship with God – IN THE PROCESS & MAKING PROGRESS
2. Join Bridgeway Community Church – IN THE PROCESS
   • Join & Commit to a Ministry
3. Expand whitneynicjames.com & Continue to Publish Consistent, Valuable and Useful Content
4. Continue to Grow a Successful (and Lucrative) Business that Helps & Motivates Women
5. Complete My Undergraduate Degree & Receive my Master’s
6. Continue to Invest in my Entrepreneurship Endeavors
   • purchase a MacBook – DONE (Spring 2017)
   • new camera & lens – DONE (Spring2016)
   • find a necessary coach/enroll in necessary classes
7. Attend Mega Fest (TX)
8. Write & Publish My 1st Book
9. Interview & Post Interviews of at least 50 (More) Inspirational & Fearless Women
10. Host a FWIAM Event – DONE (Spring 2017)
11. Create the FWIAM Website (or Landing Page) – DONE (Summer 2017) 
12. Host a #WNJStyle Event
13. Host a Vision Board Event – DONE (Fall 2017)
14. Complete Another #ThriftwithNic Event/or Tour
15. Meet Myleik Teele – DONE (Fall 2019)
16. Meet T.D. Jakes – DONE 
17. Meet Mattie and Maya – DONE
18. Travel to London & Maldives
19. Travel to an Island I’ve Never Visited – DONE (Punta Cana Summer 2017)
20. Travel to LA – DONE (Summer 2018)
21. Receive my Social Media Marketing Certification – DONE (March 2016)
22. Complete 1 Book a Month – DONE (Started reading 3 books a month in January 2017)
23. Find a Charity to Commit & Donate to Regularly
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Generosity Global – DONE (Supporting since 2016)

FINANCIAL + BUSINESS 

1. Pay Off & Clear My Credit Report
   • Student Loan(s)
   • Credit Card Debt(s)
2. Learn About Stocks & Investing
3. Buy Stock
   • Google
   • Facebook
   • Apple
4. Make $1,000 – DONE (Summer 2017)
5. Make $5,000
6. Save $3,000 – (DONE in 2020)
7. Create Thrifting 101 Seminars/Courses
8. Create at least Streams of Income – DONE (Summer 2017 – WNJ, FWIAM, Social Media Management & eBay) 
9. Create a Nonprofit Organization
10. Purchase FWIAM Domain Name (and Social Media Handles) – DONE

FAMILY

1. Have at Least 1 Healthy Child
2. Own a Home in Howard County
   • Preferably Columbia, MD or Fulton, MD
3. Take 2 Vacations a Year (Road-trip, Cruise, or by Plane)
4. Send my Parents on a Trip
5. Send my Grandmother on a Trip
6. Pay for Taylor’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party
7. Save “x” Amount for Taylor’s 20th Birthday

HEALTH

1. Create a Consistent Workout Routine – DONE (Created & Started in July 2016)
2. Practice Yoga Consistently 
3. Get Back to Swimming & Pole Dancing Classes
4. Complete 7-Day Fast (Fruit, Veggies, Water & Fish Only)
5. Complete 7-Day Day Vegetarian Challenge
6. Start Running – DONE (Started July 2016)
7. Enroll & Complete Boxing Class
8. Train for a 5K Race
9. Get Regular Massages & Facials – DONE (Started January 2016)
10. Drink 1 Gallon of Water a Day – DONE (Started Spring 2017)

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So tell me, what do you think about my 7-year life goals? What are some of your 7-year life goals? Let me know! 

For months I’ve been determined to create a better life for myself and my family. In doing this I’ve vowed to live a life of purpose and to live life with intention. I no longer want to wait until I’m 30 to start going after certain goals. As always, thanks for reading. Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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