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I am setting myself some big goals for the future...

 

I have been reflecting on my life a lot recently and how I want to make it the best it could possibly be. I recently sat down and made a list of goals that I would love to achieve over the next 10 years (as a lot can't be achieved overnight) to make life just how I want it. I know though I am going to really have to knuckle down to get anywhere near close to ticking any of these as I have set myself goals that are really going to be pushing me and testing me. So here are the goals I am hoping to achieve over the next 10 years...

Be in my best shape ever

The past 10 years I have let myself go big time so my goal for the next 10 years is to be in my best shape ever. This is going to mean a lot of gym trips, better eating and cutting back on things that aren't going to help me achieve this goal. It is going to be hard to achieve this one but if I lock in and remember why I am doing it then the mental side of achieving this goal should feel a bit better. If I really knuckle down I could get this done much sooner than the 10 year timescale, I just have to keep up to it.

Have the best home gym

As a part of being in my best shape I am going to need to hit the gym more and I don't always want to be driving to the gym so over the next 10 years I have set myself the goal of building my perfect home gym. Now at the moment the gym structure isn't massive however, I might upgrade that in the future to add extra space. Over the years though I am planning to really invest in the space and add the equipment that I am going to get use out of to get in my best shape. This is something I am really looking forward to putting time and effort into so let's see how this one goes.

Be driving my dream car

My plan is to get driving a whole lot more as I build my confidence on the road and once my confidence is built I want to be driving around in my dream car which at the moment keeps on changing so at least I have time to find which one really is my dream car. I am hoping that this is something I can easily afford after a lot of hard work in areas of my life so I guess only time will tell.

Websites thriving 

I have really been slacking on my websites in recent years however, I am really hoping I can make something out of them in the next 10 years. I would love to see growth and collaborations come to the sites and I just know that locking in, changing a few things and finally being consistent can help with this. Ne w hosting providers are currently been looked at and re-brands are being considered so it is time to just crack on with this now and see what I can do. Maybe the content will change over the years in terms of what is discussed but it is going to be so much better than it previously has been.

Be in press zones & go to events for my women's football site

If things go to plan and my women's football site is thriving I am hoping that over the next 10 years I have some great opportunities from the work I put in. I am hoping I can be sat in the press box for a lot of games including some big ones and also attending events on the regular to network and continue putting in the good work to grow the content I am producing.

Travel more on my own for football

My confidence in recent years hasn't been the best and I am really hoping that this is something I can build on and improve. I rely on others too much to come to things with me and if no one wants to go it means I end up missing out. I want to put a stop to this though and start being able to go places on my own in the future. I am hoping that over the next 10 years my confidence grows so that I start heading out to more football matches all over the country on my own.

Be a company director at the family business

The family business is something I have worked in for a long time now with the aim of one day being a director of it. I am really hoping I can knuckle on down and be in a directors position in 10 years time. The goal is to really grow the company and expand what it does to make it something I can manage well. Whilst striving for this goal I will be working on different areas of the business to learn everything I need to know about the day to day running of the company and how to grow it. I will even be doing some free courses to grow the knowledge I need going forward, it is going to be hard work and time consuming but in the long run this will be a game changer.

Find my personal style

Finding my personal style is something I have wanted to do for a long time now and going forward it is something I really want to explore and experiment with. I am no longer going for trends etc, I am going to dress how I really want to and not let outsiders influence this too much. My tomboy style is here to stay (more on that another day) and in the next 10 years I will have found my personal style and will have built the perfect wardrobe around it.

Own a great watch collection

I absolutely love a good watch and I am determined that in the next 10 years I will have made a great start on building a watch collection filled with some timeless pieces that fit the style I am going for. I would love something for all occasions and my aim is to pick up a new watch for every milestone I hit so that I have something to remember it by. I certainly won't be wearing a smart watch daily over the next 10 years. 

Own a brilliant fragrance collection

Alongside watches I love a good fragrance and to go alongside my new clothes and watches I would love to have a fragrance collection with a fragrance for every occassion. Granted this is another costly goal but it is time I started put the money towards things I actually want rather than basically throwing it all away. 

Have a decent amount of money sat in the bank

Alongside all this I want to have a very good amount of money in the bank for me to fall back on if needed through all this. If I level things up properly I should hopefully see a big increase in what I am earning and my overall goal for the next 10 years is to be financially free not living pay day to pay day. My goal is to have £20,000 in the savings account and gathering interest alongside having investments too but that is a topic for another day.

As I say for where life is now these are going to be some very big goals and a lot of hard work is going to be required to achieve them however, I feel I am at a point now where it is time to lock in, stop procrastinating and make life what I want it to be rather than coasting along like I am currently doing. If you want to see how I get on with these goals be sure to follow me on social media and keep checking on here for regular updates.I wonder how long until one of these is actually completed?

See you soon, 

Lucy 

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If I am travelling more it is time to invest in things

I am really hoping to get away more in 2026 after having some fantastic trips away in 2025. Last year I finally went abroad after not leaving the UK for the longest time and it was an absolutely fantastic break, just me & my mum so I am hoping I can have more trips like this. There were trips just me, Liam & the dog then whole family trips which we absolutely amazing. What I did realise though was I am just not ready for packing up and going away whether it is abroad or in the UK some items were falling apart whilst others where just missing all together and if I want to be travelling more I want to make sure I am ready for it this time. This is why I will be investing in travel bits over the next 12 months and beyond to make sure I am ready for wherever we are heading...

By Alexander Hutton Suitcase

The Jade suitcase that this company does looks absolutely stunning. Granted these are a fair bit more money than I would typically pay for a suitcase however, I am wanting to invest in items going forward and this seems like an investment that is going to be worth it. This suitcase just looks super smart and the colour is gorgeous, I just don't which size I would prefer.

Leather Backpack

A decent bag to take on the plane with me or on a car journey is exactly what I need for storing my books, electronics and sunglasses etc. My backpack when I went away last year was alright but it didn't feel too sturdy so I want to treat myself this year to a new bag. I know they aren't cheap but I would absolutely love a Coach backpack for my travels, they just look super smart. Hopefully this is a 2026 pick up.

Luggage Tag

To really level up the luggage experience I would love to get myself a nice luggage tag for on my case. My previous one for going away felt a little flimsy and looked like it could easily snap. A leather one would look great alongside the new case and just looks a little more luxurious. I love the Aspinal of London ones however they are a little expensive so I may find a cheaper alternative.


Document Holder

I am getting sick of going away whether it is in the UK or abroad and having all my documents in a plastic wallet as there is no order to anything and things can easily get mixed up. Going forward I would love to have a proper document holder to keep everything in one space but organised so I know where everything should be. Even if it is a case of a staycation and needing check in documents one of these would make life much easier.


Passport Cover

I know that technically you don't need a passport cover but seen as I am getting a new passport I would love to give it a bit of extra protection rather than just throwing it in my backpack like I previously did. With the dark colours of the passport too I will admit I thought I lost it a few times when it was just in the bottom of my bag so hopefully a light cover will make it more identifiable. 


Packing Cubes

I used to love my packing cubes as they made life so much easier but unfortunately I had to bin them as they started falling apart. The plan for 2026 is to get some better quality packing cubes to make getting ready whilst away much easier. With these I simply grouped outfits together so that each day I could just grab a cube, get ready & head out. The reintroduction to these will definitely make it money well spent.


Tech Pouch

As part of being super organised whilst travelling the plan is to purchase a tech bag to put all those wires in one place so they don't get tangled & plug in a pouch so they don't damage anything else. I remember our last staycation having to untangle all my chargers when we got there as everything got thrown in my bag but with one of these pouches everything can have its own home so it stays untangled & doesn't go missing.


Nice Wash Bag

My current wash bag is falling apart and is covered in stains from where products have previously leaked so it is well overdue an upgrade. I want a good sized wash bag that is going to stand the test of time whilst also looking good. It needs to be a good size too as I actually plan to take products with me next time rather than borrowing from family members like I usually do. 


Watch Holder

It is no secret that I love a good watch and on past trips I haven't been taking any watches with me due to not being able to transport them without the worry of damaging them. The plan is to pick up a good quality watch holder for all my trips this year whether they are staycations or trips abroad. This will just mean I can take my watches away with me with the piece of mind that they are less likely to be damaged whilst travelling.

There you go those are the items I want to pick up as I plan to do a lot more travelling both in and out of the UK. Granted this could be a bit of an expensive list to purchase however, each one is certainly going to be worth it. I wonder what I will pick up first?

See you soon
Lucy
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