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

I mentioned yesterday about me wanting to upgrade my wardrobe, well today it is all about footwear I am wanting to add into my rotation to help bring the outfits together. In the past I have just purchased base on hype & trend but going forward this is changing and I am going to aim to only buy pairs I am going to get my wear out of that are going to work with different items of my wardrobe without ruining my outfits like some footwear I own does currently.

My plan is the go through the footwear I have got and finally declutter what I no longer wear, this will help with a fresh slate and will give me space to add the new pairs without them getting ruined. I don't want to be wearing trainers daily anymore and I really don't want to be wearing beat up footwear that takes down my whole outfit. I am sick of following trends and I have found it is time to finally wear those pairs I want not just what everyone else is wearing. Trends over here are no more, it is time to really lean into what I want. So here are the pairs of footwear I am hoping to pick up to upgrade the rotation...

Converse x Comme Des Garcons Play

Now these have been out a while however, I have never got around to buying any due to the cost. I am finally going to bite the bullet now though and pick up not just one but a few pairs of these so I have options for all outfits. I am thinking of getting these in the hi-top version in black, white and grey and then potentially getting the lo version ones in white and black. These just add a little extra to the standard converse and will help outfits stand out that little bit more.

Converse 

I am also planning on adding 4 pairs of  classic Converse into my rotation over time as I feel you just can't beat the classics. The plan is 2 hi-top pairs and 2 lo pairs in both black and white to keep me covered for all outfits. Converse are simple to style and are great all year round so it is about time they become an essential in my rotation once more.

Vans Authentic's

Surprisingly I have never owned a pair of Vans Authentic's but it is about to change, granted these may not be the best for autumn & winter however, I would love to own a pair for spring & summer. Again keeping it simple with these I think just a standard black pair will do the trick and be super easy to style due to their simple silhouette. 

Adidas Samba's

A pair of the OG Samba's is also very high up on the wish list as I have come to realise that they are worth it for the price as you can easily dress them up or down. Again perfect for all year round and with jeans or trousers, I would just need to make sure I don't fall into the trap of wearing them every day. I definitely have plenty of outfits in mind for with these though so could they be one of the first purchases?

Nike P-6000's

Now I am going to be hopefully attending a lot of football matches for the 26/27 season so I want to make sure I have one pair of street wear style trainers that are going to be comfortable if I am walking around or if I just want to go for a more relaxed sort of style those days. I can't stop looking at the P-6000's they just look fantastic and would look great with some baggier jeans for the more relaxed fit, the only issue is there are a few too many colourway options out there. 

Common Project Achilles 

The Achilles are certainly more expensive than any other trainers I have ever bought however, I would absolutely love a pair of these in the all white as you always need an all white trainer in your rotation and this pair just keeps things looking smart rather than too casual which the Nike's I have had before usually would. I also love the suede version of these just to mix things up a bit too but do I risk it for the cost? The white pair are a definite want though for sure.

Axel Arigato Trainers 

Again these are on the pricy side of things however, these are just a bit more of a casual all white trainer which would help dress outfits up or down. I feel like you can never have too many pairs of white trainers so I guess it is time to start picking up those pairs I really want no matter what the cost is. I might actually use these as a reward for hitting a goal I have set myself to help me with the cost.

Ralph Lauren Heritage Courts

I have had a pair of these trainers in the past and honestly they were one of my favourite pairs as they were much smarter than the more sporty brands I had. These were so easy to style and lasted a very long time even though I wore them nearly every day until they eventually got worse for wear. These are certainly a pair I want to add back into my rotation going forward so let's see how that goes.

Birkenstock Boston

I got a pair of dupe Boston's from Sainsbury's of all places 2 years ago and it is safe to say I can now justify picking up a real pair. I got the dupes to see if I would actually get wear out of them and let's just say I have worn them to death, they are starting to fall apart. The plan is to have a pair of the Birkenstock's in my rotation by Spring 2027 as I just know they will go with the outfits I have in mind.

Dr Martens Shoes

I have been debating getting a pair of these shoes for a while now but have always put it off as I have let people around me talk me out of them. That isn't happening anymore though and the plan is to get a nice pair of their black shoes that again I can dress up or down. Again these may seem expensive however, I can wear them for work, days out and any events I have coming up and they will certainly work well for autumn and winter. I just need to try a pair on before making a final decision.

Dr Martens Lowell Moc Toe

Now these are 100% different to what I would usually wear but I am determined to add a pair to my rotation as I haven't stopped looking at them for months now. To be totally different I am also looking at getting these in the cherry colourway just for something to mix things up a bit with outfits. I feel like these could be a risk that could turn into a most worn pair but let me try a pair on and see I guess.

Dr Martens Loafers

I have the Adrian bar loafers however, I want to add a pair of the tassel loafers into my rotation too. These have been another pair that have been on my radar for a while now and it is finally time to pick them up. I love how simple these are and I know they would work really well with a lot of outfits I have in mind. With the gold bar ones I already have I feel they could be used for smarter fits whilst the tassel ones could be day to day.

Timberland Boat Shoes

These are another pair where I got a kind of dupe to see if I would get my wear out of them and let's just say I can now justify picking these up. I love my Next ones I currently have however, the goal is to pick up the Timberland ones and get plenty of wear out of them all year round. I just love the look of these and know that with the trousers I plan to wear they could become a staple pair.

Duke & Dexter Loafers

I am not sure what it is with Duke & Dexter loafers but I absolutely love them. They just seem so unique and playful so I think it is about time I add a pair into my rotation. I absolutely love the 'thank you, good night' pair they have which are simple with a small bit of detail and I would happily add these into my rotation however, I think if I get any pair it is going to have to be the cherry pair. These are just super out there to what I am used to but I think they could work really well for dressing up a little bit. For the cost though I might have to weigh up the options with these.

Aurelien Loafers

Now these are expensive compared to other pairs I have had however, I am determined to have these by summer 2027. I am totally in my loafer era and these would work so well for the warmer weather and the outfits I am planning on picking up for next summer when my wardrobe needs rebuilding. These are just perfect for those dressier outfits home or away and I know that they would last me a long time as I have heard great things about their quality.

Aurelien City Loafer

We are finishing off with another pair of loafers and this time it is a pair of city ones as the silhouette just adds an extra detail to the shoe which would ideally work all year round with numerous pieces of my wardrobe going forward. Again these are on the expensive side of things however, I know that as I rebuild my wardrobe they would come in super handy for tying outfits together, I am thinking of saving up and picking up a dark & lighter pair of these just to provide me with different options for different occassions.

Just like with the wardrobe this really isn't going to be an overnight thing and I will be taking my time to really think about the purchases going forward so I am only buying just what I need and I think a general rule is going to be each pair bought has to go with at least 3 outfits to make sure I am going to get my wear out of them. I guess I should get saving and get decluttering the shoes I already have to make space for the new pairs going forward. With autumn & winter coming up I guess I need to think practically for those first pick ups. Want to see what I end up buying? Keep an eye on here as I document the upgrades I am finally making.

See you soon 

Lucy