52 in '25 ✨ all my writing, reading, publishing, crochet, & other goals for the new year!

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025

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  • @uhavemooface
    @uhavemooface Місяць тому +27

    Just got back into writing this morning. I bought microsoft word for 9.99 a month. I am starting fresh for my novel I was writing years back that I hope I can remember what it was about as I write it. Right now I am at 373 words so far. I will try for a goal of 500 a day if I can.

  • @JAQuesada
    @JAQuesada Місяць тому +6

    2024 was a year for drs for me as well after 4 years of deep depression. Cheers to taking care of ourselves. Nice to meet you.

  • @summer21171
    @summer21171 Місяць тому +16

    You look amazing Kate! I am so excited for you in 2025, I think it's going to be a great year. My wife and I are saving for IVF, and I have the goal to launch a new pen name. I also graduate with my BA in English this upcoming fall 2025!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +4

      Thank you!! And ahhhhh, keeping my fingers crossed for you and your wife! That’s so very exciting. Hope you have a wonderful last year in school for your BA! And good luck on launching your new pen name. :) so many wonderful things 2025 has in store for you!!

  • @smartfunny15
    @smartfunny15 Місяць тому +5

    Sounds like you're gonna have an ambitious year, Kate. My goal is to keep doing stand-up comedy and writing/performing original, funny songs. I'll put 11 songs together into a studio album.

  • @ElaineUribeWrites
    @ElaineUribeWrites Місяць тому +8

    I love the little hobbies throughout the videos. I feel like is very realistic for a writer. But I will totally support you if you decide to create a "Kate's Life" channel or separate vlogs. Happy 2025!

  • @BeccaCSmith
    @BeccaCSmith Місяць тому +8

    These are amazing!! And want to copy some of them hahahaha!!!
    (Also what?! I love how snuck in “I might even publish under my own name” in there hahahaha! I had to rewind it to make sure lol!)
    And gaaaahhhh! I’m so excited for a little crocheted Snake!!!! I can already picture the real Snake giving him snuggles!
    Oooooooo I’ve already made the saag paneer one twice now lol!! Sooooo good!!!!
    Someday, I will get your pen name out of you LOL!!!
    Yessssssss to sewing!!! I love that idea of going to a local class!! And you know if need any help, I’m here!!
    Listen, I’d watch a two hour Japan vlog! Just saying lol!
    I need to do a date day thing too. I keep saying I’m going to do it, but then home is just so much more appealing hahaha!! But I’m adding that to my goals too lol

    • @LeeAnneRMT
      @LeeAnneRMT Місяць тому

      Wait... YOU don't even know her pen name? I really admire her ability to keep a secret.

  • @Mazzypop
    @Mazzypop Місяць тому +5

    This year I want to try something different! I always set a huge amount of complicated goals to completely change my life and I inevitably fail to follow through. Instead, I’ve got 2 goals per 2 month period (~60 days) that I’ll commit to with the hope they become consistent habits. Then I’ll continue those habits for the rest of the year while adding on an additional 2 goals per 2 months. First up: work-life balance and sleep schedule!

  • @AuthorZaraHoffman
    @AuthorZaraHoffman Місяць тому +10

    A new Kate video!!! I will watch your vlogs wherever they are and however they're edited (by time or topic). But as someone with ADHD, I love to see what people do in a week (even if it's not finishing any 1 thing). But that's just me-and not a breaking point for me.

  • @erinrichellez
    @erinrichellez Місяць тому +5

    For starters, as someone who deals with regular chronic migraines, I am so very happy you found a doctor and medication that works for you!!! I'm still looking for one in my area because I aged out of my previous one and have yet to find something that works for me. I also just want to say I love your goals, and they helped me figure out some ideas for my goals! I'm planning on writing them up and making a video for it as one of my goals (which has been a goal for a while now) is to start making content again. Good luck on your goals!

  • @brendasimon8086
    @brendasimon8086 Місяць тому +2

    Hi Kate! One, two, three channels... I'll be following you! But I like that your content is "mixed" here, it's inspiring for me to see another writer whose writing life is balanced, filled with words but also hobbies, trips, daily connections etc 😊

  • @Old-McDonald
    @Old-McDonald Місяць тому +1

    I miss your WRITING LIKE (AUTHOR NAME) CHALLENGE. I don't know why, but it keeps me entertain knowing I am not only exploring the ways of routine that writers write, but also how they build their story.

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Awww, yeah, it's been a while!! Do you have any authors you'd recommend or like to see me try?

  • @bookishsyd
    @bookishsyd Місяць тому +1

    I’ve always been terrible about setting goals and making resolutions because I get a tad bit behind and then anxiety and guilt kicks in, but I’m gonna try again this year! My goals (so far) are: finish the draft of my current writing project, visit a bookstore my friend recommended to me at LEAST once, start a dnd group with my friends and sister, do the artists way which is a book I’m sure most of if not all of you have heard of, and possibly use this account for more than commenting. I’m still working out the logistics of the last one (as well as gathering my courage). Wishing you and everyone who comments a good year with lots of goal accomplishing!

  • @MakerFishmeal
    @MakerFishmeal Місяць тому +4

    Your broad range of goals are so inspiring!
    Re Alaska : I flew to Alaska and took a "conventional" vacation out of an airbnb in Anchorage a few years ago and it was the trip of a lifetime. There are so many incredible nature, food, and museum opportunies around that city... I'm DEFINITELY going back and I won't be cruising :) definitely 100 million times recommend!
    Also - the driving in Alaska is incredible.. You'll see so much wildlife just on the roads! So even if you do decide to take a road trip to catch some of the things you may miss by not cruising, you're going to have a wonderful time. 🎉

  • @johntubbs6617
    @johntubbs6617 Місяць тому

    Goals are nice, but most will take years to accomplish (my Experience), so long term I eventually comes back around to them. My biggest mistakes were poor diet (junk Food) and not drinking enough water. Cut Caffeine in sodas and coffee a must, basically I was dehydrated for 40 years it looks like. This brings on all kinds of health problems I went through. Everybody needs to exercise too; that's my goal now. I'm starting out slow, need to work into it slowly. I was too disorganized so now on a mission to do all that. I even rented a storage center to move everything out and clean and organize. I have a ton of hobbies way too much. Just need to organize and clean up. I think that's the key to any way of getting somewhere. Wow, I'm tired too. It wears you out.

  • @Evergreen150
    @Evergreen150 Місяць тому +2

    I'd be happy either watching combined videos or subscribing to a second channel too - whatever works best for you. As someone who also tries to juggle a lot of different interests, your videos are always very inspiring no matter the topic. Best wishes for 2025!

  • @reginaduke7451
    @reginaduke7451 Місяць тому +5

    What a treat! a new vlog! Okay, let me go watch.

  • @AmbersDaintyThrowBlanket
    @AmbersDaintyThrowBlanket Місяць тому +1

    Kate! Yay! You’ve been busy, we’ve missed you here!! And you look amazing!! 🤩

  • @rashedulkabir6227
    @rashedulkabir6227 24 дні тому

    Kate, your bedsheet has a goth aesthetic. It looks great!

  • @Lost_in_the_Gray
    @Lost_in_the_Gray Місяць тому +2

    I'm not trying to pry, but do you have a place where your fiction stories are available to read? Not your major projects or anything, but other stories that you don't mind sharing with your fans? Your writing videos are such an inspiration and I would love being able to read your stories. Happy New Year! Hope it's the best for you.

  • @AbiofPellinor
    @AbiofPellinor Місяць тому

    Regardless of how many channels I'd be following! But right now I enjoy the mix of content in one channel, but of course do what feels best for you!!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Thank you!!! The feedback is seriously so hopeful. I'm excited to post the January vlogs with things combined and see how it all feels. :)

  • @jodiethewriter
    @jodiethewriter Місяць тому

    Kate, please vlog the cruise!! I am a HUGE cruise nerd so if you need any advice, please feel free to ask me! I have loads of great cruise channels you can check out for more information about your specific ship. You made me so excited when you said you were going on a cruise this year, I am too! My mom and I are going to the Panama Canal for my 25th birthday in November with Princess, I'd love to hear as much about yours as you feel comfortable sharing!

  • @leialuminous
    @leialuminous Місяць тому +1

    It was really lovely to see you so excited about your goals and be reasonable about expectations! Keep smiling, keep dreaming! 😊

  • @leannaandmariuspostma6250
    @leannaandmariuspostma6250 Місяць тому +2

    This was the perfect watch for today! :-) I’m equally on board whether you launch another channel or have more not-writing on this one. Your style/personality is just a breath of fresh air whatever the specific video is about.
    I love to make a list of “wishes” for the new year so a mix of actual goals and just ideas that are exciting that I want to have written down to revisit throughout the year.
    Happy new year!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому

      A LIST OF WISHES IS SO CUTE. I will absolutely be doing that (as soon as I finish the final push of my 100KQ4). That is such a phenomenal idea.
      And thank yoU!!! :)

  • @PhoebeWritesFiction
    @PhoebeWritesFiction Місяць тому +1

    I love that you found progress in your health journey and had beautiful moments of travel, friends, and family in 2024

  • @clericalerrer
    @clericalerrer Місяць тому

    I'm so excited for your goals and can't wait to watch them unfold! Also I love your shimmery eyeshadow 😍

  • @MarySchreiber-s4t
    @MarySchreiber-s4t Місяць тому +3

    I love your energy! You make me want to set up more goals for myself ❤

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      Aww thanks so much!! Definitely do it, let me know which ones you choose! :)

  • @symoneb6008
    @symoneb6008 Місяць тому +1

    Love how motivated and driven you are! I need to channel this type energy for my goals/plans for 2025!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      Thank yoU!! And yesssss, good luck! Hope you find some ones you'll enjoy! :)

  • @herothebard
    @herothebard Місяць тому +3

    I will be happy if I can get my quarterly goals set up for the winter. 52 goals sounds crazy to me, but you do you, hope your 2025 goes amazing!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      Bahahah thank you Hero! Good luck to you too!

  • @cityfolkferal
    @cityfolkferal Місяць тому

    I'm so excited to read your novel. I've been following this channel for so long so I'm excited to see your work. YAY!

  • @reginaduke7451
    @reginaduke7451 Місяць тому +5

    Re: sewing, the machine is also my nemesis. But you can ask Becca for help and advice!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +3

      That’s so true! Maybe we can do virtual craft nights bahahah.

    • @reginaduke7451
      @reginaduke7451 Місяць тому +1

      @@KateCavanaugh I ordered a magnifier for my computer screen. That would help with sewing, if I still had a machine. I got so frustrated, I gave it away.

  • @storiesofwonderland8900
    @storiesofwonderland8900 Місяць тому +1

    Loved getting to see some more diverse goals in one video!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Yay, I'm so glad! :) Definitely figured it was easier to just put all the goals in one place bahaha.

  • @joyagenda
    @joyagenda Місяць тому

    Oooh, I feel inspired! Good luck with all your 2025 goals! Happy writing! I really relate to that experience of "finding answers" this year and (finally) getting the care you need to thrive. Cheers to all the quality of life improvements that follow! Also I love the goal(s) of sending out crocheted gifts. So nice!! I might borrow this example to encourage me to be a more active penpal this year :')

    • @joyagenda
      @joyagenda Місяць тому

      Oh my gosh, have fun in Vietnam!!!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Oooooh, I love the goal of being a more active penpal! It's so fun to receive cards and letters in the mail.
      So glad you were also able to finally get the care you needed!! :)

  • @DropsOfMars
    @DropsOfMars Місяць тому

    I'd like to say your videos can sometimes help me refocus and especially going into a new year when sometimes the previous year things have sort of fallen apart-- things like setting goals are actually really important. Thank you for this video because now I'm definitely going to be setting goals for myself. Maybe not 52 of them, that sounds insane, but I may set like 5 to 10 or something 😂

  • @walkingexercise5375
    @walkingexercise5375 26 днів тому

    Great goals. Found your videos with your writing semester videos! I love the idea for other areas, for example, Jashii Corrin video has a video How I'm tracking my gamified life (she has timestamps for skills areas/life areas and task and projects). I think it would be neat to combine the two methods into a life semester with courses like Jashii Corrin life areas, for example, self-care course, a personal development course, fun and leisure course, and wellness/fitness course, and home environment course. Just do not know how to adapt it right now but think it would be helpful for me.

  • @vic.nymhciv
    @vic.nymhciv Місяць тому +2

    loved this video! so glad you had so much success and wishing you all the luck with your 2025 goals - excited to see the weekly vlogs in Jan and otherwise hear abt your progress! I'm really trying to focus on fun/refilling the well this year- aiming to read a new-to-me book and watch a TV ep/film and listen to an album every month ^.^ plus some boring declutter/exercise goals for balance, haha!

  • @exploringallgenres
    @exploringallgenres Місяць тому +1

    I love the variety of goals you have! 52 goals in a year sounds ambitious and yet now that you have listed them all I feel like its totally doable! I am still deciding one my goals for 2025 but I know I want to some crafty goals, especially since I got a set of latch hooks at Christmas, so I am hoping to make a latch hook rug in 2025. Plus I want to tackle more of my physical TBR which sits at around 140 books at the moment and also work on my ebook TBR which I'm honestly afraid to even count how many books are on it.

  • @vivienfrançais
    @vivienfrançais Місяць тому +1

    Happy new year !! It was so cool to see you excited about your goals and inspired me so much to set my own !!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому

      Awww yay!! I hope you had so much fun setting them! :)

  • @Wallisimo
    @Wallisimo Місяць тому +1

    YAY!!! I LOVE goals videos! In fact, it was your 24 in 2024 video last year that inspired me to make a goal journal and it was so wonderful! I am sitting in a hotel room right now that I booked as a New Year's Eve treat and am finalizing my 25 in 2025 goal journal. Thanks to you for all the wonderful inspiration!!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      Ahhhhh I loved your IG stories from the hotel!!! And you've inspired me to make a goal journal now for all 52, I'm so excited. I've got it all set-up and ready to document my progress and thoughts throughout the year! :)

    • @Wallisimo
      @Wallisimo Місяць тому

      @ YESSSS!!!!

  • @alesswonderland
    @alesswonderland Місяць тому

    Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed Howth! You had such an amazing travel year. I am also glad that you found a great doctor and a good expereience in therapy. I also enjoy hearing how much you were brought into your husband's family and how much you have fun with them. Bright Sun Travels has a lot of great videos about reviewing cruises that could help you see another perspective on crusing. I am not a fan of cruises, but I like learning about it. I love your vlogs, so I don't mind where your non-writing videos end up. I understand why lifestyle content wouldn't fit here.
    I am most excited to do a mini artist rescidenwith other students and some of my art professors in Western Ireland for a month starting the day after my university graduaton! Also to be proud of my final thesis exhibition! I am also hoping to move out of my state and into a place with my partner. We have a place in mind and it's literally across the country, so I am hoping that we can make that work out for us. My big writing goal is to get a story ready for critique.

  • @Tamy-qo7oh
    @Tamy-qo7oh Місяць тому

    Love this video and how wholesome your goals are! I needed some inspiration for my own goals. And I think having goals that can give a goal point for every time you do it is such a good idea to be a bit more flexible and spontaneous while reaching those goals.
    I have some work projects I finally want to finish. I also will travel Asia. After an injury I hope to keep on recovering to be able to train, hike, run and jump again. I need to find a new job. Aaaand I want to make it a goal to write every single day, it doesn't matter how many words, just sitting down and writing. Maybe even finish the first draft of my WIP??

  • @awritingdai
    @awritingdai Місяць тому

    Haha I love all the fun goals and then STRETCHING 😆 also would definitely love to see your travel vlogs! Even if it isn’t specifically writing, it all goes toward refilling our creative well…right?! 😆 good luck in 2025!!!!

  • @RellyMoring
    @RellyMoring Місяць тому +1

    I too am I trying to tackle a lottttt of goals this year, including self-publishing my first book!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      AHHHHH that's so exciting!!! Good luck on your self-pub journey for 2025! You got this! :)

    • @RellyMoring
      @RellyMoring Місяць тому

      @ Thank youuuu!

  • @Avikar88
    @Avikar88 Місяць тому

    I struggled with migraines. At times, i had one every day for a month. I was put on medication, which eventually helped. However, my doctor suggested daith piercings. After suffering a barely there headache for a week after getting the piercings, I've had two migraines. One immediately after surgery, so i think it was the anesthesia that triggered it. Daith piercings are not my style but it has been a life changer for me.

  • @AngelaHesterBooks
    @AngelaHesterBooks Місяць тому

    Kate said "some mint" but Angela heard "cement." Thanks, brain. lol Can't wait to see your Japan vlog. We just visited Tokyo and Misawa in November. So excited for your goals! Added: Is it kismet that I'm the 52nd comment? :D

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +2

      Lolol! Imagine me trying to do anything with cement bahaha. And YES absolutely kismet! How was Misawa?? I think it would be so fun to visit farther north!

    • @AngelaHesterBooks
      @AngelaHesterBooks Місяць тому

      @@KateCavanaugh We lived in Misawa (military) over 10 years ago so it was so nostalgic for all. Eating at all our favorite places, shopping at the mall, lol. Up north is more of a 'out in the country' vibe. Lots of fields, a gorge, orchards. It's really beautiful up there.

  • @dianaparparita
    @dianaparparita Місяць тому

    Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to your Japan vlog 🤩

  • @nellyalikyan
    @nellyalikyan Місяць тому

    I’ve never been a runner but I signed up for a marathon in October for 26 for my 26th so my 2025 is going to be a lot of training.
    While also getting back into full time writing and publishing/getting ready to publish for the end of ‘25/2026.

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +1

      AHHHH! A marathon, that's so exciting!! There's nothing like setting a specific deadline to help you start training/practicing. You've inspired me to look into the halfs near me (or that I'd want to travel to) so thank you! :) One day I'll work my way up to a marathon too! Bahaha.
      Best of luck on your writing and publishing goals!!! :)

  • @christinawhisler
    @christinawhisler Місяць тому +4

    Have a Happy New Year. I want to publish more books this year and stay health.

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! Those are great goals. Wishing you all the luck with your health and publishing! :)

    • @christinawhisler
      @christinawhisler Місяць тому

      @@KateCavanaugh Thank you.

  • @labyrinthofallthings
    @labyrinthofallthings Місяць тому

    There are some stories i didn't finish this year that I'm just rollin into next year. But I did write a lot and will continue to write a lot.

  • @billyalarie929
    @billyalarie929 Місяць тому

    I feel like I haven’t seen you in ages!

  • @renfeldy
    @renfeldy Місяць тому

    Hi, new subscriber and watcher here💖 you mentioned that you write under multiple pen names, you have probably explained in previous videos, but was just curious as to why you do that? Thank you!

  • @thegeekylibrarian360
    @thegeekylibrarian360 Місяць тому

    I got 113 goals, and need to put a couple more on that list! But broken down small goals, not all 113 big goals! 😂

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Bahahah! I fully understand how that big number sounds so scary, but making them small and manageable and doable is SO helpful. Good luck on your 113 goals! :)

  • @Heothbremel
    @Heothbremel Місяць тому

    Gonna try to get three novels written in 2025!!!! :) First drafts, 50k each style. Not finished, just started :D

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому

      WOOOOO! Love that, it'll be so fun! :)

  • @deskhobbygirl
    @deskhobbygirl Місяць тому +1

    @KateCavanaugh
    Sorry to bother in this manner, I am interested in not just writing and reading, but to crocheting too. I am very much new to this whole experience, finding the wrong yarn proof of that.
    Do you know which yarn is best for beginners? Also, I enjoyed the video. Great as always!

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Ooooh, this was such a hurdle for me in the beginning, too! I'd definitely recommend Toni at TL Yarn Crafts. She has a lot of great videos (this one talks about picking the right yarn: ua-cam.com/video/irfb1hOVa1M/v-deo.html ) and tons of tutorials. Her blog is also an incredible resource.
      Good lucK!! :)

    • @deskhobbygirl
      @deskhobbygirl 29 днів тому

      @@KateCavanaugh Thank you so much. I eventually figured out the trick. It was keeping the momentum going while I was making a chain. That's all I can do for now. I will check this person out. 😁

  • @jetteharris9128
    @jetteharris9128 Місяць тому

    I really want to learn to sew and crotchet. I watch Bernadette Banner religiously! Do you have any crocheting UA-camrs you recommend?

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  29 днів тому +1

      Highly highly highly recommend TL Yarn Crafts!!! Toni is so informative and such a great watch. She has some really in-depth tutorials but also fun chatty videos.

    • @jetteharris9128
      @jetteharris9128 29 днів тому

      @@KateCavanaugh Thank you so much!

  • @axlaru
    @axlaru Місяць тому

    I finished knitting scarves for friends in 2023 and still haven't mailed them 😅

    • @KateCavanaugh
      @KateCavanaugh  Місяць тому +2

      Bahaha we're in this struggle together!!! Maybe a good goal for 2025?? At least the knitting is done! Loooool.

    • @LeeAnneRMT
      @LeeAnneRMT Місяць тому +1

      Lol, tell them the scarves are hostages and they need to visit to secure their release.