2017 started slow and then went by in a rush that I find myself in November with still a few goals to accomplish. The nearing of the end of the year doesn’t discourage me though, in fact it inspires me in achieving goals for my family.
Watching HSBC’s One Step Closer video has helped me realize that it’s all possible. The video features 3 people who also had goals like me that they want to achieve before the year ends. A clock was set up in Eastwood showing just how many days were left till 2018 and was in a way a symbol to get people thinking about what they haven’t accomplished yet.
One wanted to bring his mom on a tour in a country abroad. Another wanted to lose weight and a couple wanted to purchase a piano for their home. Looking at their goals I realize that mine are along the same lines. I’ve been wanting to bring my kids to another country preferably Japan where we can go to Disneyland and more importantly the Harry Potter theme park. I’ve been wanting to lose weight for years now but gave myself this year to show some progress and happily I have. Lastly, though we don’t want a piano but we do want a TV. Believe it or not we don’t have one at home. We’re all on our gadgets most of the time but in one of my recent conversations with my kids we were talking how about how we missed watching TV and movies together.
There are so many things I want to accomplish but seeing as how I’ve given myself till the end of the year to do so I’m focusing on achievable goals.
- Buying a laptop
As a single mom supporting my 3 kids alone is a challenge in itself. Trying to do it with limited resources is another. I’ve been a work at home mom going on 6 years now and I’ve been taking on projects left and right. I’m in dire need of an upgrade on my laptop. With a new laptop I can accomplish much more which means I can earn more and comfortably provide for my kids.
- Paying the balance on tuition
This one’s a biggie. I’m proud that I’ve been able to put my kids through school and have Bastian in UST Senior High. Almost everything I earn goes to my kids’ education and the one thing I’ve been eyeing is an easier payment plan which I’m looking at getting with a credit card.
- Buying a TV
Our family is big on movies and TV shows. We all have our own interests but this usually connects us. We love discussing plot lines and sharing opinions such as a recent discussion on the show Thirteen Reasons Why. That conversation stuck with me because the opinions they formed told me alot about their line of thinking and how they felt about serious topics like those in the show.
- Taking the kids out somewhere special for the holidays
We’ve always spent our Christmas’ at home but last year we spent it at a hotel and despite our new family dynamic (us sans their dad) we had such a great time. This year I want to bring the kids outside the city to spend Christmas.
Sometimes you just need a little help to achieve goals. Since most goals like mine are heavily dependent on finances having options like a dependable bank that can provide credit is a big help. HSBC being one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations with a 10-strong total branch network has got me thinking about their products and services.
With HSBC, my goals are attainable. I can buy that laptop and TV, pay the balance on my kids’ tuition AND take the kids to a seaside vacation I’ve been dreaming about.
Whether your goal is attainable or not watching the HSBC #OneStepCloser video will inspire you to push yourself just a little harder to achieve it. I’d love to hear your goals and what you’re doing to try to achieve them as well. Just talking about it gets us one step closer doesn’t it?
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It’s great to know that with a little bit of help, you can achieve your goals. Life is short, some things can’t wait, you just need to do them!
I LOVE the thought that just taking about them takes us one step closer to achieve our goals! Great point!
These are great goals. I love to go away for Christmas too.
You can achieve them! You have a little bit of time left. 🙂
Congratulations to you for achieving your family goals. Thank you so much for sharing stories and family goals with us.
These are some great goals to have! A reliable bank helps a lot when you’re working towards your goals and saving!
I don’t have a family yet but one day I hope to fulfill all the goals you have listed out. I am glad you are one step closer to fulfilling yours 🙂
Awesome plan, keep going! So positive and inspiring!
Get it! Reach them goals!!! Proud of you.
Love that you’re being practical with just a few & very important goals. Best of luck achieving all of them
I always say to myself things just don’t happened in one blink it takes a lot of work and dedication to achieve your goal.
That is so awesome! Good for you on making all those goals it is the best way to get things done!!
This is a really great post. Accomplishing goals step by step is so important. Paying of my student loans was one of the most important goals i had ever accomplished.
I have a slightly different take to your post. Take life as it comes. Taste every moment in your life. Let happiness be your dream and not physical goals. Impossible to achieve happiness?
I agree that this year started slow but went by all too quickly. I absolutely appreciate these plans you have lined up for your family as they are also close to my heart, with a number of them also included in my goals for this year and the next. I doff my hats to mums like you who manage to do it on their own. It is no easy feat raising children all by yourself so I can only imagine how difficult it is to raise multiple children! I feel your sense of pride and accomplishment paying off your children’s tuition. I am only a quarter away from paying off my little one’s and I am also proud to say that I paid it all on my own, relying on my own income!
Cheers to achieving all your goals for the remainder of the year. I suggest you get that new laptop to make working much faster and convenient. I also pray you find something special to celebrate the holidays with your children! ^_^
Thank you mommy! It’s a proud feeling to accomplish anything for your children whether you have 1 or 3 🙂