2026
EMOTIONAL GOALS
rebuild my self esteem
let myself have needs and wants
get over toxic masculinity
harness the same unrelenting optimism and hope i had as a kid
love myself
be kind to myself
take care of myself
let go of shame
never lose hope
create space for joy in my life
be more emotionally intelligent
i must fix my heart and i must build and altar where it swells
never be afraid to keep on living
ACADEMIC GOALS
work hard to do well in my 12th grade final exams
do well on my uni entrance tests and interviews
get into at least 1 of my 3 dream unis
remember that my grades are not tied to my worth as a person
figure out the concepts behind how everything works
never just memorise
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP GOALS
communicate
prioritise myself more
not let myself be someone who is merely 'useful' to other people
set boundaries and take no shit
do not let other people hold me back
hold everyone to the a-l standard
make lots of new friends in uni
OTHER GOALS
do everything i possibly can to make the world a better, brighter, safer, and happier place
be disciplined
work out consistently
practice guitar more frequently
learn how to code
relearn my mother tongue
never stop learning
educate myself on the history and politics of my own country
read the news every day
refuse to be ignorant
learn basic adulting skills like cooking, chores, etc
do more chores around the house
let myself exist
