12 wellbeing goals to consider in 2023
Get inspired by some of the Groov team’s wellbeing goals.
Do you enjoy setting goals at the start of the new year? If new year’s resolutions work for you, below are some great ideas from the Groov team!
1. Revive a favorite hobby
Chief Sales Officer and Enterprise Lead Guy Alexander plans to dust off his bike and get back into cycling.
“I love cycling – I am going to get back on my bike, shed some pounds, and enjoy the freedom of wheeling about the place.”
Data Scientist, Sakthi Harish, hopes to get back into tennis and go hiking more with his wife.
2. Get creative
Workplace Wellbeing Solutions Lead, Jessica Bowers, hopes to embrace her creative side.
"How can I be more creative in the kitchen with dinner? Is there some form of writing or poetry that I could try out? What about the way I dress or style my hair… anything! I'm keen to try new things – in any form – to leverage new creative ways."
3. Read more books
Several Groovers would like to start reading more, especially novels. Tanner May (Customer Experience Manager), Kimberley Gilmour (Chief People Officer), Dom Dipple (Head of Content), Rohan Desouza (Product Owner), and Jess van Roekel (Writing & Tone of Voice Lead) have all set themselves reading challenges.
"In 2023, I'm going to set myself a challenge to read every day, even if it's just one page of a book. I LOVE reading, but over the last few years, I haven't prioritized it, and I miss it," says Kimberley.
4. Make time for personal development
Community & Events Manager, Simone Fernandes, is keen to upskill.
"I'd like to take up some studying or mentoring opportunities to help develop a new skill or improve on an existing skill."
5. Journal every day
Office Manager, Jamie Wise, hopes to get into the habit of journalling in 2023.
"I'm going to try a minute-a-day journal, small and achievable!"
6. Limit screen time
Danielle Costello, Senior Customer Success Manager, plans to spend less time looking at screens – especially her phone and TV.
7. Spend more time in nature
Email Marketing Specialist, Cleo Akaroa, will be hitting up local nature trails and beaches.
"One new thing I'd like to try, with my love for nature in mind, is to explore new walks out and about in nature. Such as waterfall trails, mountain hikes, and beach walks."
8. Learn a language
Co-Founder and CEO Adam Clark hopes to join our other Co-Founder, Sir John Kirwan, in speaking Italian.
“I am going to start learning to speak Italian. Minimum commitment 10 minutes per day,” says Adam.
Simon Hartley, Head of Technology, hopes to learn as much Spanish as possible before a September trip to Spain.
9. Practice self-kindness
Lotta De Smet, a Marketing Coordinator, will focus on treating herself more kindly.
"I'll be working on staying kind and not getting in my head around 'not doing enough.' I struggle to appreciate the current moment and constantly push myself to be productive - which isn't sustainable."
10. Spend more time with loved ones
Chief Product Officer, Fiora Au, aims to spend more time with friends and family.
11. Join a class
Graphic Designer and Illustrator Gina Ramsay is hoping to get her Groov on – literally – by joining a dance class.
12. Celebrate your wins
Accounts and Operating Manager, Cindy Gunawan, will make an effort to celebrate her achievements – big and small.
“One of Groov’s pillars I’m struggling with is Celebrate, so I recently started a ‘goodie bag’ and noted the complimentary things people are saying about me and the moments I feel proud of myself. I’m thinking of challenging myself to add at least one entry each day for 365 days.”