Ring in the New Year with Loungewear
3, 2, 1… Happy New Year! Glasses clink and confetti pops, and the pressure of a new year with new expectations settles in almost immediately. What’s my life path? Who do I want to be? Should I start going to the gym? Do I need to prioritize self care? What did I have for breakfast this morning? Too many questions, too little time.
As self-proclaimed self-care experts, we believe we know a thing or two about setting goals. And not just any goals– good goals for personal life and work life. Here’s the Altair version of a good goal setting worksheet that you can rely on to guarantee a year full of accomplishments and fulfillment.
1. Make it simple.
There’s many equations to making a good goal, but the core of it stands with simplicity. We know you’ll be able to find a cornucopia of knowledge on how to set good goals, but we’re here to tell you that simplicity leads to success. Ask yourself the following questions when you’re first sitting down to do your smart goal setting for 2025.
- What specific health goals do I want to accomplish?
- What kind of relationships do I want to foster this year?
- Where do I see my career growing within the next 6 to 12 months?
- What is the most important thing that will aid in my personal growth this year?
Since we’re already talking about simplicity, what better way to get into the mindset of simple and specific new year resolution ideas than with simple, yet powerful, loungewear. Our favorite modest matching sets that still pack a fashion punch are the Carmen in cream, oat, and black, the Luna in toffee and olive, and the Cove in stone and canary.
2. Make it measurable.
Measurements aren’t just for inseams. They can also be used for setting long term goals that actually stick. Now that you’ve decided what your goals are, it’s time to frame them so you have something to measure it by. In practice this can look like highlighting the specific time you want to wake up in the morning, the number of meaningful connections you want to make, or the ratio of on-screen time to off-screen time. Refer to these examples of smart goals for an instant New Year’s resolution upgrade.
- Instead of “eat healthier” say, “Include 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% healthy fats in my meals.”
- Instead of “make more friends” say, “Reach out to one friend at least once a week.”
- Instead of “become more well-rounded” say, “Discover one new hobby every month.”
Not to brag, but we have quite a few matching sets that have also proven to stand the test of time, just like your goals will once they’re measurable. Our most durable sets are the Playa in sand, the Meadow in gingham and olive, and the Hampton pant and top in umber.
3. Make it realistic.
Once you’ve gotten your smart goal format under wraps, it can be easy to get carried away. But wait! Even though we’re setting goals for the year, we still have more years to come. When you feel the need to accomplish everything under the sun in the next 12 months, just remember that all good things take time. The best advice we can give for keeping your goals realistic are remembering what you’re capable of and prioritizing rest.
“Rest” might as well be our middle name with the amount of relaxing matching sets for women that we have in our cozy loungewear arsenal. Even though it’s impossible to choose, some of our favorite comfortable sets are the Isabel in rose and moss, the Monterey in sage and rust, and the Haley in almond and jade.
4. Make it concrete.
No, we don’t mean you have to immortalize your goals in some fancy wall art (although we’re not discouraging that idea either). We’re just saying that words hold a lot more weight when they’re written down. Find your favorite cute journal, snuggle up in a cozy outfit like the Cielo cable knit matching set or the Juneau oversized sweater, and get to scribbling! If you’re needing some journal inspiration, check out some of our favorite 2025 planners and goal journals.
5. Make it memorable.
What good is a goal if it’s not celebrated once you achieve it? Maybe you published a novel. Maybe you nurtured a relationship with a loved one. Maybe you got up before noon every morning. No matter the hurdle, you overcame it– and that’s something to be proud of!
Our favorite ways to celebrate a victory (big or small) are with a toast to yourself, a dinner with family, or a party surrounded by lots of loving friends. We also have just the outfit for each celebratory occasion.
For a celebratory toast: The Zoe in charcoal and fog
For a celebratory dinner: The Ophelia dress in midnight and teak
For a celebratory party: The Tulum top and Carmen pant
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
A lot can change in one year (we may or may not be speaking from experience). Don’t wait for the right moment to find your version of success. For us, the road to success is paved in satin…and we’re pretty excited about that. Three cheers to you and all new matching sets the new year will bring to our loungewear collection (and your closet)!
xoxo,
Altair the Label
