40 Goals to Accomplish Before 30

Have you been wanting a better life for yourself and your child? If so, let's kickstart by jotting down your goals. Goals become so much more achievable when they're clear and time-bound. Here's a list to help you come up with ideas for some wins before your 30th birthday:

Financial Know-How:

- Set up a checking account

- Start a savings account

- Craft a budget

- Aim to save $3,000 (put aside 10% of your income each month)

- Begin a retirement fund with $100

- Hunt for a part-time gig that brings in at least $12,000 annually ($12/hour part-time)

- Launch a side hustle making at least $300/month

- Get a grip on your credit report

- Master the art of tax filing

- Dive into a homebuyers class

- Boost your income by 50%

- Secure permanent housing or homeownership

Practical Life Skills:

- Learn to cook 10 family-friendly meals

- Master budget-friendly shopping

- Craft a cleaning routine that fits your lifestyle

Self-Care/Health:

- Find an active hobby you enjoy

- Decode ingredient and nutrition labels

- Schedule appointments with your doctor, gynecologist, and dentist

- Get your passport sorted

- Treat yourself to a vacation (learn how to book flights and hotels)

- Discover effective ways to heal from past traumas

Parenting:

- Set a consistent bedtime

- Carve out daily bonding time

- Establish a routine for when mom-life gets overwhelming

- Create a discipline plan with clear rules and consequences

- Set up a reading schedule

- Pinpoint four parenting skills to work on and enhance

- Introduce age-appropriate responsibilities with a chore chart or morning routine

- Find a hobby that keeps your child active and engaged

Relationships:

- Recognize and distance yourself from toxic relationships

Self-Help:

- Read four self-development books

- Cultivate a habit of positive affirmations

- Craft a daily schedule that works for you

- Identify a skill you want to improve and work on it

- Develop strategies to motivate yourself when you're feeling low

- Establish four positive habits to incorporate into your life

- Sign up for driver's ed

- Ace that driver's test

If mental health and life stressors are stopping you from achieving your goals, contact us to see if you qualify for our supportive services.