Let’s Set December 2025 Goals!

My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my December goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.

Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as what my new goals are. Let’s get to it!

HOW DID I DO? JILL’S NOVEMBER 2025 GOALS

WRITING:

• Finish writing the first draft of Wyoming Inheritance book 4. CHECK!
• Outline a new marketing plan for my books starting in 2026. NO CHECK.

HEALTH:

• Continue eating lower carb, whole foods w/emphasis on high protein during the week. CHECK!
• Exercise for 20-45 minutes every weekday morning. CHECK!
• Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc. CHECK!

PERSONAL:

• Watch a made-for-television Christmas movie. CHECK!
• Decorate for Christmas. CHECK!
• Have one local adventure–visit the art museum or check out a special holiday event! NO CHECK.

I ended up swapping one of my writing goals for a different goal, and I’m glad I did. Next year, I’ll be working on the proposal for another multi-book series through Love Inspired, and I got a head start on gathering ideas for each book. I’ll work on the marketing strategy this month.

The health goals were doable this month, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend. I’m fine with that. Have to live a little, you know? But I’m back in my routine now and will stay that way until later this month when all the holiday parties begin.

I still struggle to carve out time for little adventures. Would it have been hard for me to go to the art museum or a special event? No. But did I do it? No. I might have to put things on the calendar next year.

JILL’S DECEMBER 2025 GOALS

WRITING:

• Draft the proposal for a trade-length book
• Outline a new marketing plan for my books starting in 2026

HEALTH:

• Continue eating lower carb, whole foods w/emphasis on high protein during the week
• Exercise for 20-45 minutes every weekday morning
• Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc.

PERSONAL:

• Finish Christmas shopping and wrap all the gifts while listening to Christmas music
• Make a list of books I want to read next year, including nonfiction and classics. It doesn’t have to be complete.
• Have one local adventure–visit the art museum or check out a special holiday event!

It will be hard to meet my writing goals this month. I don’t know how far I’ll get. But I’m going to give it my all! My health goals are only for when we aren’t hosting family or traveling for Christmas events. I can handle that. And the personal goals? I think I’ve got them this month!

What goals do you have for December? I’d love to hear them!

Have a very Merry Christmas!

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