how i'm making 2024 the best year yet | my goals for all areas of my life

new years is my favorite time of year. I love a clean slate with endless possibilities. So here are my goals or intentions for the year of 2024!
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[@thecozyfambam]

Katy, one thing (of many) you do SO well is you are so inclusive of everyone. You are welcoming and open to everyone in your videos and are always so clear that everyone can do their own thing and this is a judgement-free zone. I sincerely, deeply, truly appreciate that. Thank you for being a bright ray of sunshine!

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

This is the absolute sweetest thing, thank you so much. I cannot tell you how much this comment means to me!! I'm so glad that I make you feel this way.

[@CaseyVReadsAlot]

I have so many of the same goals! I wanted to start a booksta, BookTok and BookTube this year and I’ve already started two out of the three so far! I want to meet new friends that love books as much as I do!

[@brooklinslibrary]

You're so right about the netgalley advice! I wish that I followed that advice when I started.. I agree! in focusing on the connection more than numbers ♥ Once I focused more on that, I have been so much happier I love hearing about all of your goals. Especially your personal goals. You got this, queen! 💪 A 2024 goal I have is to be more present and stop overthinking!

[@sunshinereadswithlil]

Yes to being more picky about requesting arcs! 👏🏼 my biggest goal this year is to focus on quality over quantity of books!

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

Yes! I saw that you have no reading goal! Love the mindset you have going into this year!

[@smwood91]

These goals are so awesome! I also need to get moving more. I had an appointment on Monday and my doctor actually said I'm board line diabetes...my doctors have been saying this for a while and I'm finally ready to listen and change this...She wants me to start by walking at least 3 times a week...so I can relate to your goal!

[@readwithdrb]

Katy, 2018 was a big year for both of us! I lost 60 lbs and sadly, over the last few years have put on quite a bit of weight, so I'm definitely looking to prioritize my health this year too

[@BooksandThingswithAlisha]

One goal I have is to take better care of myself and that includes cleaner eating, and creating a fitness routine. I feel like 2024 will be a good year. I wish you good luck on your goals.

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

Thank you so much!! Good luck to you as well! I love that so many of us are focusing on our well being!

[@beatrizbooknook]

Your video was so inspiring and I think a bit vulnerable! Thank you for sharing them with us!!

[@NelDiamond]

Yes being more strict with what I request from Netgalley! I had to learn that the hard way 😅

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

I think we all go through that phase, it’s why I try so hard to tell others to avoid over requesting. Learn from our mistakes. 😂😂

[@lefttoread]

I love these goals! I agree with so much here, I'm the worst for requesting too many books on Netgalley and not getting around to them 😬I'm new to booktube and I feel the looking at the numbers but I really need to get myself out of that. I love connecting with others more than anything ❤ I haven't done TBRs for a few years now because I never stuck to them, I'm too much of a mood reader haha! Good luck with your goals!!

[@lefttoread]

I'm just finishing up your video and we are so similar haha!! The sleep is soooo right, I am SUCH a morning person and love seizing the day, but do I set myself up for that to work the night before? Nooopppe, I really need to stop saying up so late 🤣

[@lefttoread]

The reason I started my booktube was because I was sick of not doing anything because I had the 'fear' , I just don't care this year, I want to take risks!

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

@@lefttoread hiiii! it's so nice to meet you and I love that we have so much in common! I just subscribed but I'll be checking out your videos soon too. So excited for you taking risks, hope 2024 brings lots of exciting opportunities your way!

[@jamiebbooks]

Sounds like you have some good plans. When I turned my channel into a booktube, I thought about diving back into netgalley. I even logged back in and browsed the books that are available without requesting them. I didn't get as far as checking to see if Edelweiss is still up or if my log-in there still works. Maybe if I read and unhaul a bunch of my own books I'll try doing netgalley more. I may try hosting readalongs on Storygraph tough after I've gotten used to Storygraph a bit more. That seems like a nice baby-step before considering hosting yet another book club.

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

please keep me posted if you do any readalongs, I would love to join!

[@lovablereader1]

I would also love to lose some weight. I completely understand not liking the current place that you were in. I have started my fitnees journey so many times and then got frustrated that I didn't see any results. This year one of my big goals is to find a gym that I like and to start taking care of myself

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

If you would love to discuss fitness/health and wellbeing I'm always open to chat with you! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@KodaMeansFriend]

I want to be more active this year. I also want to stay writing regularly again. Booktube videos are also a goal. I'm also going to learn to can this year, so I'm less wasteful of the food I grow during the summer.

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

I cannot wait for you to release more books and so excited for Koda videos!!

[@KodaMeansFriend]

Thanks, Katy!! 🥰@@_iwouldratherbereading

[@bethanygilbertson]

Book club 👀👀👀👀

[@MomsBookCollection]

Calling you out now, as you mentioned on Venessa's live today to more less comment on your goal for SLEEPING MORE LOL. However your goals are really good, i have some but i shy away from personal ones which i mean i shouldnt but i know i will fail at them. One of my goals is to get out of my house more then i have.

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

Ha I know I know! Thankfully one night isn’t bad as long as I don’t make it a routine. But I appreciate the accountability, I need it! I truly believe setting goals isn’t about whether or not you achieve them it’s about trying your best to make better changes. Even if you fail at some of your goals you never know what you change if you just tried! Something easy to get out and about would be going to a bookstore, people are mostly friendly there and you can keep it low key!

[@sunshinereadswithlil]

OMG BOOK CLUB! SIGN ME UP IMMEDIATELY 🤭🤩

[@_iwouldratherbereading]

Coming soon! I’m trying to wait until StoryGraph announces their book club feature!