My 2016 Blogging Goals

Sunday 27 December 2015


Hello Everyone!
If you read my previous 2015 post, you'll know that this was quite the turn-around year for me. I was pretty lost at the end of 2014 with what I wanted to do with my life (quarter life crisis suck!) but thankfully I have now found my feet and I'm definitely on a the right path. I can't explain how much I have loved blogging this year and what it means to me now. So with 2015 being an awkward self-discovery year, that means 2016 will be my time to really kick things up and see what I can do.

In 2016, I will...

Step up my photography game
I've always loved taking photos and one of the best parts of blogging is being creative with how I can visualize my post. I'm also a massive lover of Instagram and have been having a lot more fun uploading this December. I want to get even better and keep putting out content that I'm proud of.

How will I achieve this: Stay inspired by others and experiment with new ways to take photos. Also, make more of an effort to upload onto Instagram more.

Launch my brand/designs
This is something that has been a work-in-progress for a while now and it's something I'm really passionate about doing. One important thing I learned about myself in 2015 was that I need to be my own boss. I simply can't live my life on another person's terms. No, thank you! I've always been a creative person, so owning a small creative business is my dream. It's a good thing I come from a family of entrepreneurs!

How will I achieve this: Keep working on designs and stay inspired. Get the hang of InDesign and launch my designs when I feel proud and ready. 


Make blogging friends
This is a big one for me. Because A) I don't make friends easily, and B) Bloggers are some of the best people and I would love to have some buddies! I see a core group on Twitter all the time and would love to be a part of that. Thanks to #GirlGang hopefully that will change!

How will I achieve this: Be more interactive on Social Media and participate in blogger chats every week. Make the effort to talk to people, Steph! 

Let my little blog grow!
In 2016, I would love to have 500 followers. This still seems like a gigantic number to me, but you gotta aim high right? As much as numbers don't mean a lot if you are proud of your content, it would just be awesome to interact with more people and to get more feedback. It would be amazing to be able to start working with brands too.

How will I achieve this: Continue to work hard on my blog, be smart about self-promotion, and be more interactive on other blogs. Most importantly, continue to write about what I want to write about, not what I think I should.

Vlogging?
 I watch and admire a lot of YouTubers and there's a part of me that really wants to give this a go. It would be fun to be able to watch days back when I'm older too. I may not upload my vlogs for a while, but I can have a bit of fun in the meantime while I get on my feet.

How will I achieve this: I will start filming the odd day and practice editing. I want to spend the year getting my confidence up too.

Teach myself HTML 
I feel like this is a great advantage to any blogger. I've seen quite a few designs or blog layouts, and say to myself "I wish I could do that!" Well, I do love a good challenge and this would be great to learn.

How will I achieve this: Use the internet as your teacher! There are plenty of basic tutorials available for beginners that are completely free. Just practice and have a bit of fun with it. 


Be braver. 
As much as I'm getting better at this, being bold doesn't always come naturally to me. I mean, I will rock a red lipstick anywhere, but being bold socially and trying new things can be hard. I will overcome these fears in 2016 and see where it takes me!

How will I achieve this: I will say yes to doing more things, or make more adventures happen myself. I will also ignore that part of my brain that likes to comment "What will people think?" and just be bold about talking to people.

Every single one of these goals are completely achievable, and mostly by just taking small steps everyday. I always see people working on these awesome projects, so 2016 is going to be my year to join them! 

What's your biggest goal for 2016? 
Steph x.

17 comments :

  1. This is a great list of goals! I just posted something similar (I guess a lot of bloggers are doing this at the moment though!)
    Where did you get that 2016 diary? I love it!
    Nicola
    http://nicspirational.co.uk

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    1. Thanks! Nice, I will go check it out. I love reading New Years goals!
      It's from a shop called Typo, they have the best stuff! There's tonnes of room for writing too.
      Steph x.

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  2. Good luck! This is a great list. I've got to start setting myself some goals.

    Jemima x
    anotherrantingreader.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks! There's no better time than now to start planning some =)
      Steph x.

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  3. You can never go wrong with learning more HTML. That's actually something I could learn as well. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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    1. I know, right? I don't know anything so I have a lot to learn! Should be fun though. Let me know if you do! I'd love some tips.
      Steph x.

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  4. This is a great post Steph! Good luck!!

    Emma x | emmaraeburnx.blogspot.com

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  5. Great post, I think my 2016 goals are going to be similar to your last one - be braver!
    I also want to stay committed to my new little blog and work on my content - I think I sound too formal at the moment, need to add a bit more of my personality into the mix :)

    Great post.

    www.numbertwentysix.co.uk

    KT xo.

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    1. Thank you! They sound like great goals. That's something I work on too, I love blogs that sound quite chatty =)
      Steph x.

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  6. These are very great goals! Mine are to improve photography, buy my own domain and professional design, become more confident and outgoing, release few projects that I have in mind for a while :)

    -Leta | The Nerdy Me

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    1. Sounds like you're going to have an amazing year! Can't wait to see =)
      Steph x.

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  7. Wish you all the best for 2016! I've also set a couple of goals for myself, we can do this!

    Sempiternal Adventures

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    1. The same to you! It's going to be a good year x.
      Love your blog btw!

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  9. Fantastic goals! If I remember correctly you live in Christchurch? I'm working with the awesome #nzbloggers girls to bring #brunchclub blogger events to Christchurch this year. Check out the facebook groups and watch this space :)

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I do. OMG that would be amazing! I definitely will. Thanks so much!
      Steph x.

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