My 2023 Yearly Goals | Goal Setting & Motivation | Plan With Me | Aja Dang

I'm Aja Dang and it's time to set your 2023 yearly goals!! The is a plan with me video that breaks down my 2023 yearly goals and how I plan to achieve them. As I looked through my 2022 goals, I realized that I needed to be more specific in breaking down steps toward achieving my goals in order to hold myself accountable (you'll see more about it in the video)
I have been in a major rut (light depression?) for the last half of the year so I'm very excited to start fresh by setting personal, professional, and financial goals for the new year. Isn't it an exciting feeling when you get to dream big by setting up a plan?
To breakdown this video:
3-month goals:
- start brainstorming chapters for my budget course (finally)
- write intro/about me section of the budget course
- go to tokyo!
- for MSTRPLN: finish the first drafts of the excel budget spreadsheet, daily planner and notion planner.
- change my last name
- finish new desk decor
- volunteer enough hours as LA Animal Services to handle rabbits
6-month goals:
- write the first three chapters of the budget course
- shoot video component of the budget course
- enjoy our honeymoon
- test the MSTRPLN excel budget spreadsheet, daily planner and notion planner
- volunteer enough hours with LASS to handle cats and dogs
- Brian and I to start building a prototype for our doggie bags
One year goals:
- complete the remaining budget course chapters and launch
- launch the MSTRPLN excel spreadsheet, daily planner and notion planner
- move to New York (?)
- get samples for the dog bags
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[@Frmjoandcharlie]

Some other chapter suggestions: how to come back from a set back. Whether that’s a huge hospital bill or you just went crazy and spent money you shouldn’t have, how do you back on track? Also, how to talk about finances with your partner?

[@janamojska1796]

Love to see Daily planner 😙

[@tiffanyt7121]

You should collaborate with Ask Sebby about building credit and earning points/perks!

[@AjaDang]

oohhh thanks for introducing me to ask sebby. I'll try to reach out to him for a collab.

[@rebekkaroe]

I really liked this video. It is so important to break the goals down into actionable steps like you are doing :)

[@EstherHuang11]

Budget course!!! I was just thinking to myself that I wish you had a video series on how to fully utilize the planner from beginning to end, month by month, or even paycheck to paycheck. I often let myself get overwhelmed by all the blank space and the need to have my plan be perfect, a lot of “am I doing this right??” Then I put away the planner for a couple months because I can’t stand to see my “failures.” I know you have videos here and there, as well as your older videos as you were paying off your debt. Maybe if those were compiled into a playlist of some kind? Long story short, would 100% take your budget course. ❤

[@AjaDang]

I can definitely try to do a video about how I utilize my planner. Also, don't feel overwhelemed by the planner - I think what might be a good option for you is the Undated planner. You might feel too much pressure when there are dates attached (like you feel like giving up after not filling out your planner for one week) - undated planners give you more flexibility if you need it.

[@2eyeluvmac2]

I love these videos. Thank you .

[@nataliejackson4997]

So happy you’re back! Been enjoying the weekly videos

[@maggiemcloughlin184]

Love this video! It has definitely inspired me to goal set for myself for 2023 as well. Thank you!❤

[@dejavoll]

can you do a series on the production process of your product ideas from brainstorm through to selling? i have so many ideas but the path is so hard to understand.

[@AjaDang]

that's a great idea!

[@ayeeeannieee]

Now we need to backstory of Brian being banned from the UK 😂

[@AjaDang]

im afraid to ask... lol

[@thetrademarkattorney_]

Lol bc how do you get banned from a country 😂😂😂

[@thomasinabrown314]

As women, I think it would be helpful to have a section on recognizing financial abuse. Lots of women are stuck in relationships without a means of escape because of financial abuse by a partner or family.

[@AjaDang]

ooohhhh. that is such a GREAT idea. wow. So important

[@alexisreve1]

Fantastic idea!

[@carnival30]

I was in this situation with my mother. She demanded money from me when I was working retail and making $400 every two weeks. Every time she got mad over any little thing she would kick me out of the house and I’d be left roaming the streets without a dollar to my name and my account in overdraft. It was one of the coldest, darkest most depressing times of my life. Your comment is so important, so many young women/women are in this situation. Best of luck to all of you ❤

[@totero90]

@@carnival30 I am so happy you are out of that situation and on the other side. I've seen my mother in this situation and its really affected my romantic relationships well, relationships with men in general.

[@carnival30]

@@totero90 Thank you for your kind words. It's really something that isn't talked about enough.

[@mkabulencia]

Budgeting for people who have various pay patterns/sources: a) freelancers, b) bi-weekly pay, c) bi-monthly d) weekly, e) bonus paycheques

[@AjaDang]

Great idea

[@peranesh]

My goal of 2022 was to make 50 KZbin videos, but I failed in it, somehow managed to make nearly 40 KZbin videos

[@AjaDang]

being short 10 videos does not make you a failure. You uploaded 40 videos, which is a lot

[@peranesh]

@@AjaDang 😃 yes... I agree 💯👍

[@BudgetLikeNicole]

combining finances as a married couple should also be added to the financial course.

[@slp619]

I would love to see a section for saving for a big event, trip or home & what smart tips you have for monthly spending: groceries, cc bills and smart investments etc. Other financial apps , ppl you follow, courses or webinars. Budgeting while transitioning through careers or life changes

[@AjaDang]

great idea

[@jf998]

You look like shay Mitchell and sometimes Jessica biel

[@DebtFreeJessie]

This video is so motivating! It's fun to dream about what you can accomplish. My primary money goal in 2023 is to get our credit card debts paid off. The interest rates are so high! TY for sharing!

[@AjaDang]

good luck on your 2023 goal!

[@MichelleMonstera]

LOL it scared the crap out of me when you moved and showed your husband. For most of the video I had no idea he was sitting right behind you

[@suceljimenez3346]

The daily planner please, physical too! I bought the papier daily planner and I hate it

[@AjaDang]

Papier has very gorgeous planners but you can tell they're branding is more important than the content inside the planner

[@suceljimenez3346]

@@AjaDang yes; I agree!

[@mynameisreb]

One place to consider that is super romantic and affordable is Portugal, especially Lisbon

[@user-gm1kf7zj9u]

To South France definitely! It's just incomparable with the rest ....The calming joyful lifestyle, food, beaches, impressive old towns etc.

[@mmadsisrad]

I would love to see your budget template for notion!🎉

[@AjaDang]

working on it!

[@pradagirl6619]

Just purchased my first MSTRPLN this year. Excited to get started using it. What is a Notion template?

[@AjaDang]

Thanks for supporting MSTRPLN! Notion is an online workspace! It's pretty cool, I did a mini-walk through of how I use it if you want to learn more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqS1h51rYtd5Zqc

[@NataliaNNS]

Thanks for adding the screen recording, it makes it much easier to see!

[@nulljudit]

boy i would LOVE a daily notion planner. Also I have tried different budgeta apps to keep track of how much I have left on each item but haven't find any that I like :(

[@benny88cups]

For your budget course, you might want to add how to provide financial support for family members. I’ve met some people who help their parents with bills. These people make it clear they refuse to let their parents struggle

[@Bushcraft242]

January 2023 happy new year master trainer master health coach

[@ConnieOBrien]

Love the motivation going into 2023! I’m going to work on my goals now today :)

[@michaelrichardt]

Why am I reacting, by the sight of this video, as if Santa is here))))

[@lindaeatsworld]

Going to Japan next year too!

[@whitneyhouston6888]

Now I have more knowledge about personal finance. I just subscribed to your channel. Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth in this recession. I’m 39 and my husband is 45, we are both retired being financial independent, no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the financial market made it possible for us this early even till now we earn monthly through passive income.

[@whitneyhouston6888]

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[@whitneyhouston6888]

@Marco Pierre Okay, I work with *LEWIS JAMES GODFREY.* You can browse about him for more info. He is U.S based.

[@kaoussarkiddesneb3129]

Scam, sacm, sacm

[@alexisreve1]

What you're doing with Brian's budget should be added to your budget course, particularly the part about finding extra expenses and ways to reduce them. I feel like people struggle with that aspect of budgeting, trying to figure out what can be cut and how.

[@kevinhartmanjr6951]

Where can this planner be purchased?

[@healing-cats]

You should visit Berlin 😊

[@kgal1298]

I find dogs easier than cats to work with even when you don't know them and I own 5 cats, but once you work with them a lot you learn their behaviors and signs for if they're ill or not or if they'll be good with kids or other pets. I had one cat from a rescue that I tried to socialize for a rescue, but he was just too traumatized and had to be without other cats. We eventually got him into a home by himself, but he'd get triggered easily and would attack the owner and had to be moved again to someone who could take him through therapy. Not entirely sure how that worked out. Felt so bad for him.

[@bonsaikiss]

Ugh selling courses

[@Mp-mc6pl]

What iPad is she using? 😊

[@misciasimmons5337]

I am also a hyphenate last name. Best decision. My husband was all for it. I have loved my planners and I am still using the scholastic one.

[@niel5101]

Would you be able to share that 2023digitalplanner link so I can download that app please!?

[@ataberdi2064]

Hello, first of all thanks a lot for making the plan with us. I just want to ask : what ipad do you use? ❤

[@AliseSloan]

So many great goals!!!! Ive alao wanted to live in NY! Also I'm sorry if I missed it. Is this the last physical MSTR Plan original planner to?

[@EshiJay]

Thanks for the reminder, I need to get my 2023 budget and financial goals ready to go!! 💸

[@AjaDang]

time to get started!

[@MalinaCC]

Love hearing about your goals and plans! Something I love to do is section my goals so that I have a daily/weekly task, 3/6 month tasks/goal, and lastly it all leads into yearly/life goal column. For example, if get healthy is my end goal, I define what that looks like in each column. Daily: I start with walking, movement/exercising at least 5 days a week and meal prep as my weekly goal. Monthly goal could be to write out 4 meal ideas and grocery lists for each week and to have moved for an hour a day for 25/31 days, 3/6 month goal could be to weigh or lift some number and to adjust workout schedule, get annual checkup and blood work, etc. Hopefully that makes sense!

[@aaaanoosha]

I’ve been planning a New York month for 2023 too!!!!

[@meganann6199]

I love your planner!

[@AjaDang]

thank you!

[@KimayaP]

Have you taken the budgetnista course? Would love to hear your thoughts

[@pradagirl6619]

Oooh, thanks for the breakdown in the description. Goal-setting can be intimidating but rewarding when you put them on paper. Thanks for this vid!

[@LeilaniBanayat]

You always give me hope as I'm on my financial journey. Always learning so much. Thank you Aja

[@Richierich2025]

Pretty cool video I came across 👍🏻🏝

[@Porcelynnn]

Excited for your romantic comedy :)

[@juliannabrower1]

Where do you get the planner ?

[@gloriasambo6665]

Awesome. I feel inspiring. I will do my plan. Great video

[@AngelTrazo]

I loved seeing your 2023 goals but also seeing what goals from 2022 happened!

[@KKelly-ns3ce]

Happy New Year Aja!

[@outcastd12]

❤

[@Obsessedandstuff]

for the course, please make an episode on being a student🙏

[@AjaDang]

do you mean how to pay off student loans or how to prepare yourself for money as a post-graduate girlie?

[@bebop2883]

Hi Aja, would you consider making a budget spreadsheet for Notion as well? Very excited for the budget spreadsheet and the daily planner! Will they both be launched early next year?🙂

[@AjaDang]

they'll probably launch mid or late next year. Notion has a pretty good budget spreadsheet already available

[@DearDebt]

Love this so much! So excited to see your progress towards these this year. You got this! 🎉❤

[@AjaDang]

I'm excited too!

[@nicolegarvin4723]

This was super helpful! I journaled along with you and it gave me some great ideas and structure!

[@nanai7111]

As someone who is in their 30s who just recently moved to another state from CA (where I grew up since elementary) just because we wanted to, this is your sign to move if you want! ✨ I just told myself everything is temporary & if we don't like it we can always move back to CA but how are you going to know if you don't try, ya know?

[@AjaDang]

I was thinking the same thing

[@waves.of.indigo]

Are you guys childfree? 😀

[@AjaDang]

yes

[@waves.of.indigo]

So awesome!

[@lifewithvaness]

Thank you for your amazing videos Aja! Its great to have a role model to look up to, how to change our mindset about money and plan for things that matter to you! I sat down to also plan out my 2023 personal goals and I came to a complete blank! I'm turning 29 in January, live with housemates and working as a teacher with an okay salary... and I love my life so much! I truly think I am in my SLOW GIRL ERA... where I am just resting, spending time with people I love, working on my hobbies (which change every damn day...), traveling a bit, and saving money... for some future that's unplanned. Every day I feel just blessed and happy to be alive... I don't really have big plans and dreams right now and that's okay! My 2023 personal goals... go travel to a new country, find a club to join... and invest money (for some future that's unplanned???) !

[@nurulizahahsing4412]

same

[@AjaDang]

and that's totally fine! I would say investing money for your future and saving money for something unplanned in the future are different goals you should do in 2023!

[@LittleMakeupBird]

This video was so motivating, I'm so inspired to sit down and think about my 2023 goals! I am a lazy girl, so I'll need to push myself to write them down properly.

[@roseerin]

Love your videos!

[@alexisreve1]

Such a motivating video! The last few years have been so tumultuous that I gave up on the few goals that I attempted to make. Have you thought including your planners on Etsy? Maybe the digital ones and Excel files? That might help get more eyes on your company, especially as a woman/minority-owned business. Since you only want to be in NYC for a month, you could treat it like an extended vacation.

[@AjaDang]

a lot of the Etsy businesses I talked to said they take so much money out of their pocket.

[@lizdbui]

Did I hear EXCEL BUDGET?!!!! So stoked for this since I would love to have that to update on an as needed basis

[@priscilla5321]

STOP! Favorite part of the video is future New Yorker talk 😍🤟🏾 also NY summers are the greatest but there's a specialness in October/November. Friday night vibes.. goal setting ✨

[@UchihaMindi]

I think a digital budget planner would be great, computer and tablet/phone compatible specifically. Just bought one for next year and it's already been useful!

[@heatherbrown4726]

Would love a chapter about: two people married or long term combining assets when they each bring in their own assets. Example both own houses , one house is rented while the couple lives in the other. How to make it feel fair and combined

[@chocolatecuban]

Just bought the digital planner. Im excited to break down my budget!

[@jeanessa8095]

Was looking for this video the past couple days. I was so excited to watch since I just received my undated mstrpln, and you did not disappoint! Can’t wait for 2023 to be the year I finally get my shit (esp my debt) together 😤

[@AjaDang]

you got this!

[@alisoncollins8086]

Hi Aja! Great video! If you have two weeks to travel through Italy, I would use a week to go to Florence and Tuscany and another one to go to Genova, Cinque Terre and end up in Portofino. Italy is amazing. You'll love it!

[@AjaDang]

thank you!

[@randomsketchings]

Love the videos, I finally brought out my own MasterPlanner and started writing my goals. I feel like it's daunting sometimes to start setting goals, I always think whatever I write has to be done. I find myself trying to pick and choose goals to write down incase I fail. That's why I like seeing videos like this where you're not devastated something didn't get done but pivot from there. For me know goal setting is like setting up the equipment before playing the game. Like in soccer/futbal someone has to set up the goal so the players know where to focus, you may not always score but at least you know where to aim. Thanks again Aja.

[@lelablyler7034]

Hi Aja! Something that caught my attention in this video was the idea of building a brand that only runs on Etsy or Amazon. As someone who has been selling on Etsy for since 2016, you still end up needing social media and marketing. Maybe not as much for amazon, but Etsy requires even more SEO and different marketing than most other websites, and their fees can really add up to the point where it your own website might be cheaper, and easier. But my experience is in completely hand making a product with out working with manufactures, so that’s just something to keep in mind. Also a huge thank you, due to your videos I’m now credit card debt free, still working on the student loans, and starting the process of saving for buying a home to build out a personal pottery studio for my business! Your tips have been super helpful, thank you!

[@AjaDang]

thanks for your insight about Etsy - many Etsy sellers have been saying the same thing. And CONGRATS on paying off your credit card - that is amazing!

[@marypascua_]

Im excited to see your budget course come out

[@lkope0903]

This has been perfect timing as I was just about to create a game plan for my side business!!

[@nuggetboop1284]

I joined a planning workshop for my small business! Now this weekend I’m ready to tackle my life and financial goals! Love this video btw! I watched all your goal setting videos! 🙌🏻

[@armanandkawaii]

Thank you for making helping rabbits part of your 2023 goals 🥺

[@AjaDang]

💕