Yesterday I posted all about the goals I was hoping to hit for the remainder of 2026 which got me thinking... I am going to be working super hard to achieve these goals in the next few months so why don't I add in an extra incentive... a reward when I tick off a goal. I think by setting a reward as something I have wanted for a long time it will help keep me focussed on the task at hand and push me to work extra hard. The plan is to make the rewards something I have wanted and what are going to help me continue on the right path rather than just having any old item thrown in for the sake of it. So here are the rewards I am looking at picking up as goals become completed, strap in as the 25 goals set yesterday each have their own reward...

Zwyt Bike

If I manage to add in more cardio to my weeks like I am planning I am definitely going to have warranted picking up a new bike for the home gym. The Zwyft bike is one I have had on my wish list for so long but it is quite expensive so I definitely need to make sure I am going to get my use out of it.

At Home Sauna

I have an ice bath but I have wanted to upgrade my recovery set up especially if I am working out more often recovery is going to be key. I don't want anything fancy for this I just want one of those little pop up ones that I can jump in after a session to relax and recover. This is one I definitely want to achieve as it is going to be super beneficial.

Spa Day

I am going to be going all in on achieving these goals so it might be nice to have a spa day booked for early 2027. A spa day would be the perfect way to relax after working hard to achieve a goal so I just need to pick which one to achieve to get this day booked in. It has been a while since I have been to a spa so I think it is long overdue.

Sports Massage

The sports massage I had a few years ago massively helped me get rid of any aches and pains so as I turn up the intensity of my workouts I think having a sports massage as a reward could be very worth while. This will definitely be used for hitting a fitness goal as it all ties in together but we shall see if this takes place by the end of the year or not.

Castore Haul

As I lose weight I am going to need to upgrade my workout clothing and I guess this will need upgrading as I declutter my wardrobe too. I am moving away from certain brands that just aren't lasting anymore and am replacing pieces with brands I know are good quality. The reward for a goal is going to be a Castore haul, the items may be on the pricey side of things but so far I have been really impressed with the items I have from them so I will be adding them into the new gym wardrobe first. There are other brands I have in mind but those are going to be 2027 rewards or just general treats (but a whole other post is coming about that soon). 

Fit Bit Air

My Garmin has been destroying my wrist and I am preferring to wear a normal watch so I don't really have a fitness tracker anymore. I was looking at the Whoop but the price has scared me off in all honesty. The Google Fit Bit Air looks just as good but a whole lot cheaper so I think I might use this as a reward, pick one up when I have accomplished something as I feel like I can justify getting it whilst my Garmin gets put on the back burner for a bit.

Meal out with Liam

Liam is really helping me to push to achieve my goals so I am hoping that I can tick off a goal and reward us both with a nice meal out. Granted this may effect the weight goal but one day shouldn't do too much damage and will be a nice way for us just to spend some time together with no distractions as life is going to be crazy as I work towards my goals.

A Piece of Jewellery

I want one of my rewards to be something nice that I can keep for a long period of time. I am thinking a nice piece of jewellery would be a nice little reward something I can look at and be reminded of the hard work I have been putting in. This piece isn't going to necessarily break the bank but I don't want to cheap out on it so I plan to shop around for the perfect piece.

Bound Haul

I think it is safe to say I have fallen love with the store Bound and that is why I am going to reward myself to a haul from them when I tick off a goal. I think I am going to use a fashion related goal for this one as the haul can be used to add some quality pieces into my wardrobe once it has been decluttered. I am not going to go overboard with the haul but I am going to try add some brilliant pieces into my new wardrobe. 

Pair of Loafers

If you read my footwear post recently you will know that I have a fair few pairs of loafers I am wanting to pick up and some are on the pricey side of things. I think a reward for hitting a goal though is going to have to be a pair of loafers that can help me elevate an outfit, maybe a Duke & Dexter pair that I have had my eye on which will help me justify the cost of them too.

Comme Des Garcon Converse

I have wanted these Converse for the longest time but just haven't picked them up for one reason or another. I think to finally make me bite the bullet and pick up a pair I am going to use them as a reward for hitting a goal I have set. These will be great for the new wardrobe build as they will go with so many different outfits I have in mind so will be a brilliant reward for working hard.

Manchester Shopping Trip

If I hit a goal by the end of 2026 my plan is to reward myself with a shopping trip to Manchester where I can work on building my new wardrobe in shops we don't really have around here. I think this could be a nice little content creating trip for the football side of things too as there are some great football related shops in the city. I really should start saving in hopes of achieving this.

Uniqlo Gift Card

Uniqlo has been a store I have wanted to try for a while now so I am planning on rewarding myself with a Uniqlo gift card ready for a Manchester shopping trip which I can use to add the basics into my new wardrobe. I have heard some great things about the products Uniqlo sell so I think it is time I tested them for myself. 

Fancy Notebook

I am a paper and pen kind of girl when it comes to making notes as I feel writing things down helps me visualise better. As I am locking in on content I am going to be making a whole lot more notes and I would love a fancy little notebook to write them in. This doesn't need to break the bank, just a nice little notebook to jot down my ideas that looks great on my desk.

Nice Pen

Someone once told me everyone needs a nice pen for signing documents at work and it has always stuck in my mind. Once I hit a goal from the work section of goals I am 100% going out and getting myself a nice pen to have on my desk ready for those days when big documents start to land. Something that will last and look great on the desk.

Heaven Mayhem Business Card Holder

From first laying my eyes on this business card holder I knew I wanted to pick it up but debated on if it was worth it or not. The plan is to tick off a work related goal and pick this up. This would be brilliant to have in my bag day to day and could even come in handy for football related content but we shall see which I end up using it for.

Brick

I have been doing a lot of research about the Brick device and believe it is something that I could certainly benefit from. I feel like I am the queen of procrastination so this would definitely help me get out of that cycle as I could block apps that distract me and I could begin focusing on what is important. I think this could certainly become one of the first rewards I pick up.

Louis Vuitton Card Holder

Ok as a football fan I feel like I need to own this card holder even at over £300. I think I am going to pick this up for one of the biggest goals I have set myself to really justify the cost and I am hoping that it is still in stock by the time I do hit my goal. I just absolutely love the thought of having this in my card holder rotation so let's see if it is possible to pick up.

Coach Backpack

The Coach backpack has been on my wish list for a while now however, the cost of it has been putting me off. This would be ideal for work and any content trips going forward though as it is a very good looking bag. I am determined to have hit a goal to be able to pick up one of these before the year ends or super early in 2027.

Porsche Mug

This one is a bit of a random reward but it might make sense to others one day. My dream is to own a Porsche one day and I even have a little model car on my desks to remind me of the goal and I just think a nice little Porsche mug to drink out of daily would be a bit of extra motivation to remind me of something I am working towards. This is definitely going to be purchased when I hit a work related goal as it all ties in.

Ralph Lauren Travel Mug

I am locking in on the football content which is going to mean a lot of time out in the cold watching games so I need to make sure I am prepared. One of my rewards for hitting a nice and simple goal I have set for myself is going to be purchasing a Ralph Lauren travel mug. This would be ideal for taking to games with me and even work. Put in a coffee or hot chocolate and head out of the door knowing I have a hot drink ready to warm me up when needed, this is just what I need.

Hand Warmer

My old USB hand warmer has just about had it and as I am going to be out in the cold a lot I am going to need to make some thing to keep warm whilst reporting on games. I know I can get one for a good price on Amazon I just need to make sure I am going to get to the games to warrant the buying of it. A small game related goal being ticked off will mean this is purchased.

New Camera

This is going to be a reward for hitting a content related goal. If I can lock in on creating content and achieve a content related goal I guess I will have shown myself that a camera is going to be worth it as it will help me take my content to the next level even after putting the hard work in from now until a goal is hit. This is going to be an expensive reward but is going to help in so many ways for content and for football bits.

New PC

My current PC runs like a potato and it is a key place for where I work on content so the fact it is so slow is a nightmare. I need something that can handle demand and which I can run my game library on so the plan is to hit another content related goal and finally reward myself with that PC upgrade I have been after. I am hoping I have plenty of time to save up for this one as it is going to be costly.

Tag Carrera Watch

Finally we have the big reward which I am going to save until last meaning I have to have achieved 24 more goals before finally getting this one. This is definitely going to be the most expensive reward of the list however, it is the perfect way for me to remember all the hard work I have put in to achieve everything I set out for the remainder of 2026. Who knows if this is going to be possible or not but you best believe I am going to work my hardest to get as close to this as possible before 2027 begins.

There you have it I have set myself 25 good sized goals to achieve before the end of 2026 and those are the 25 rewards I am going to be picking off if I manage to tick the goals off. I am really looking forward to pushing myself to see just how many I can complete beginning on the 10th of August 2026 running up until the 31st of December. Let's lock in and get this done.

See you soon

Lucy

How is it already August? 2026 is well and truly flashing by in the blink of an eye. There is not much of 2026 left however, my plan is to really lock in on the rest of the year to make it have the best possible ending to set me up for a great start to the goals I could possibly be setting for myself in 2027 (that post as always will be coming in January so make sure to follow along). Today's post is all about those goals I am going to be setting for the remainder of 2026 to really help me build some momentum as I have some big plans in mind for the future and all the goals in today's post would slowly help me form that bigger plan. 

At the moment I have some areas I am really focusing on and these are my fitness journey, my fashion journey, my football content journey, content creation, work and building my dream life filled with a little more luxury & going at a steady pace. All the goals in this post are broken down into these categories and have been set to help keep me focused and on track for a change. Each one that has been picked is more than achievable if I really put my mind to it and if achieved will set me up nicely for 2027. So here are my goals for the remainder of 2026...

Fitness

Hit 95Kg

I have got a long way to go this one but I am determined to lock in and really see a difference on the scales. If I managed to hit this number by the end of the year it will put me in a great position for working towards my end goal in 2027. I will be honest though I think if I really locked in I could lose a fair bit more and finish more towards the high 80's on the scale however, just to stop me being overwhelmed I will leave the number as 95Kg and this is the highest weight I will accept come the 31st of December.

Work out 3 times a week minimum

Going forward each week I am going to be working out no less than 3 times a week as I know pushing myself with at least 3 weights sessions is going to help me maintain muscle and also help me lose the weight. In these sessions it is going to be high intensity to really push myself. This will also help create discipline for other areas too which is certainly needed.

Add more cardio into my routine

At the moment cardio is at a minimum but that is certainly going to change as from now as the plan is to end all sessions with some cardio. I want this to be 30 minutes of running or on the bike as again this will help me with the scales but is also going to be super beneficial to my overall fitness which drastically needs improving. I would love to start attending park runs again at some point too.

Cut down on the processed foods

Nutritionally the food I eat at the moment is not the best, a lot of it is super processed but that is just due to us using it for convenience. I want to start eating a much cleaner diet going forward as this will help the weight loss and my health issues. Going forward I going to be opting for foods with minimal ingredients and getting fresh food where possible.

Cook from scratch more

This goal kind of goes hand in hand with the processed foods one but honestly I am terrible at cooking at leave it all to my other half Liam so the plan is for me to get better in the kitchen and cook food from scratch, right down to the sauces we put on the food. At least by doing this I know exactly what I am eating with nothing hidden.

Fashion

Find my style

I am still on the journey of finding my style and what works for me and what doesn't. This has become a whole process now and I am 100% determined that by the end of 2026 I will have nailed my personal style and know exactly what works for me and what doesn't when I am heading out shopping. This one is a really important one for me and I am looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

Fully declutter my clothing

I have honestly got clothing dotted all round, in my dressing room, in Liam's wardrobe and in storage under my bed so my aim is by the end of this year to have everything fully decluttered and organised. The plan is to really be ruthless during the declutter and not hold onto items for the sake of it. This just gives me a nice fresh slate when it comes to adding items that fit that style I am opting for.

Only buy what I need 

In an aim to be better with money and get my wardrobe under control a big goal for the remainder of the year is to only buy what I really need especially as I am losing weight. This is going to help me save up more money for those more expensive items I want to purchase and is also going to help me start curating that perfect wardrobe. The goal is simple no more buying for the sake of it when I am shopping and actually start thinking purchases through.

Create a wardrobe for all aspects of my life

My style I opt for is going to have to cater for all aspects of my life so for work, day to day and football that is why it is a bit hard to narrow down however, by the end of 2026 I want to have created the perfect wardrobe that works well for all these occasions. I want the wardrobe to feel cohesive and flow nicely for a change making getting dressed daily so much easier.

Create the perfect footwear rotation

It isn't just the wardrobe I want to get under control, by the end of the year I also want to have the perfect footwear rotation. I want footwear that is going to go with a variety of outfits not just one outfit and then gather dust. It is time to be intentional with the pairs I buy for a change, step away from trends and get what is going to work best for me.

Edge of the Area 

Hit 1,000 followers on Instagram

This is going to take a lot to achieve as growth has been super slow but it is time to really put the effort into Edge of the Area & take it to new levels. Hitting 1,000 followers by the end of the year will definitely put me in a good place going into 2027 where I can look to test new ideas going forward to reach even more of an audience. Plus 1,000 followers just sounds like a great number.

Post on Instagram daily

I guess this one will help me get to 1,000 followers but mainly I want to be posting daily to start building a community within the women's game. I think posting daily will help me get more creative to stop me running out of ideas and will also just help me get more disciplined in posting as I won't want to miss a day if I set myself the challenge. This is going to be key for growth though so let's see what can happen shall we.

Hit an all time high for the website views

I am going to go through all my views year by year since I started the site and I am going to challenge myself to lock in on the content to achieve my highest amount of views in 2026. This would be amazing seen as I am only relaunching it this month and gives me a real base for 2027 when I have a full year locked in on it.

Utilise Facebook more

I know I have a whole different audience I could reach on Facebook and I know that my content could do really well over there and I can have a bit of fun too so it is about time I started to utilise the site a whole lot more and try maybe do a few posts a day for the rest of the year to see how things go? I am sitting on 350 followers at the moment and would love to hit 500 before the end of the year.

Post at least 5 interviews

My interview series is finally coming back and I really want to push this side of things by chatting to people across all aspects of the game. The goal is to have posted 5 interviews before the end of 2026. I think this is definitely achievable so let's see how this one goes.

Content on Instagram 

Be more consitent

Lack of consistency is why I am not growing and it is starting to annoy me now as I am holding myself back in my opinion. I am determined to lock in now though and be a lot more consistent with better quality content going forward which honestly is much needed if I want to achieve the future goals I will be setting when it comes to content but more on that another day.

Hit 1,000 followers on Instagram

I really want the consistency to start paying off and I want to see me finally achieve the 1,000 follower mark. This has been in sight for so long however, I just haven't been able to achieve it due to the lack of consistency along with other reasons. I am hoping I can really knuckle down and hit that number by the end of the year though and have a good start point for 2027.

Find my direction of content

My content is all over the place at the moment so by the end of the year I want to have worked out what I want my account to be and what sort of things I should be posting. This is going to be key for growth, building a community and helping me reach my full potential so I am looking forward to sitting and plotting all this and finally taking some action.

Start building a personal brand

Personal brands are key on Instagram these days in my opinion and I think it is time I started working on mine to tie things together and really reach the heights I want especially when it comes to growth and community. I definitely need help on this one though so it may take a while but I am excited to see what I can make a start on before the year ends.

Start getting on the camera more

I know that by being on camera more my content is more likely to be pushed so it is time to get more confident and work on being on camera much more before the end of the year this is for both photo and video content and one aim for the end of the year is to actually talk on videos not just have a backing track.

Work 

Start building the new company subsidiary

There is a new branch of the business at work which is supply only & has been left to be mine & Liam's responsibility mainly. We have been a bit hit and miss with the start up of it so far so the plan for now is to go all in on getting the name out there bringing in a decent amount of business in before the end of 2026. It is going to be hard as this is all new to us but this is a key part of our future so we need to take it seriously.

Make 10 sales

As we are only just starting up and it may take time to get things moving fully due to stock issues etc I am keeping it simple and am aiming for 10 sales to have been made before the end of the year. I think if we can start targeting the right people this is definitely achievable but we just need to nail the marketing first.

 Open 4 new customer accounts

Customers for the new side of the business are going to need accounts and my goal is to open 4 of these before the year ends. This will mean enticing people in, setting up terms and just reaching out to see if there is anything they need. If I can achieve 4 accounts open they may recommend us to others which would be great and it would show things are starting to progress.

Take on more responsibility in main company

In the main company I am wanting to take on more responsibility to take the pressure off my mum & dad and also to learn the ropes as one day this is going to be left in my hands. I may as well take on the responsibility now and get used to new tasks rather than leaving it too late and not knowing what I am doing in the future.

Take control of 2 customer accounts fully

I am trying to bring it into play where customers have a first port of call to ensure things are done to a high standard. I am hoping we start implementing this by the end of the year and my goal is to have at least 2 customers who come to me direct for things dealing with. This just means things get done quicker for them and don't get mixed up or lost.

I am looking forward to seeing how many of these I can tick off before 2027 begins and my plan is that there is going to be plenty of content on here around the areas these goals focus on as I am now all about documenting the journey ready for me to look back on one day.

Now let's lock in and see what we get ticked off first...

See you soon, 

Lucy