Because Winging It Only Works for Eyeliner, Not Your Goals
Let’s be real—flying by the seat of your pants sounds fun in theory, but when it comes to achieving actual success? It’s a bit more “chaos” and a lot less “coordinator.” That’s where setting monthly goals comes in. With the right planning tools (hello, planners and stickers) and a bit of strategy, you can turn your scattered to-do list into a well-oiled productivity machine—without losing your quirky, fun vibes.
So, how do you set monthly goals like a pro? No worries, we’ve got your back (and your planner) with this playful guide to crushing your goals, Stick This Sticker Co style. Whether you're a digital planning addict or a paper planner purist, these tips will help you create, track, and actually achieve your monthly goals—one cute sticker at a time. Ready to get your life together? Let’s go!
1. Break It Down: Big Goals, Small Bites
Setting monthly goals is like tackling a huge pizza—one slice at a time. Instead of trying to conquer everything at once (spoiler alert: you won’t), break your big dreams into bite-sized, achievable monthly chunks. Want to save $1,000? Great—let’s start with $250 this month. Planning to Marie Kondo your entire life? Let’s begin with the sock drawer.
Use your planner’s monthly overview section to write down your top 3-5 goals for the month, whether they’re personal, financial, or just finally remembering to water your plants. You’re aiming for progress, not perfection. And trust us, those tiny steps add up faster than you think.
Sticker Tip: Our Goal Getter Sticker Pack is perfect for tracking progress and keeping your goals front and center. Add a celebratory sticker every time you crush a mini-milestone—because high-fives are great, but stickers are better.
2. Prioritize Like a Boss (or a Very Busy Bee)
Not all goals are created equal. Some require serious focus (hello, budget tracking), while others, like trying 10 new fall recipes, are more fun but less urgent. The key to monthly success is knowing how to prioritize.
At the start of each month, rank your goals by priority. Which ones will move you closer to your long-term dreams? Which ones just sound cool on paper but can wait another month? Spoiler: Pumpkin spice latte taste tests probably don’t need to be at the top of your list… but who are we to judge?
Pro Tip: Use the Spice Up Your Life - Autumn Journal Series to help organize and prioritize your goals, with pages dedicated to tracking what matters most and what can wait. (And yes, there’s room for those PSL goals, too.)
3. Track It or Back It (Because If It’s Not Written, It Didn’t Happen)
Here’s the deal: goals that aren’t tracked tend to disappear faster than that cute fall sweater you swore you were going to buy. Keep your goals visible, trackable, and totally sticker-fied. Set up a dedicated goal tracking page in your planner and check in weekly to see how you’re doing. Are you killing it, or is a reset in order?
If you’re more of a visual person, you can turn this into a fun challenge by using habit trackers and progress charts. There’s something weirdly satisfying about checking off those boxes, especially when you get to reward yourself with a sticker for a job well done.
Sticker Tip: Our Track Your Success Sticker Bundle comes packed with goal trackers, habit reminders, and all the motivational stickers you need to keep going. Plus, adding a little flair to your planner never hurt anyone!
4. Celebrate the Wins (Yes, Even the Tiny Ones)
Okay, so maybe you didn’t totally hit all your goals this month. No biggie! The point is, you made progress—and that’s worth celebrating. When you’ve crushed a goal (big or small), take a moment to reward yourself.
Finished that book you’ve been meaning to read? Go ahead and add that celebratory sticker. Stuck to your workout routine for the month? Treat yourself to a new planner accessory (because obviously, we all need more stickers).
The more you celebrate your wins, the more motivated you’ll be to keep setting and achieving goals each month. And hey, life’s too short not to add a little sparkle to your planner.
5. Reflect, Reset, and Repeat
At the end of the month, take a few minutes to reflect on your progress. Did you crush all your goals? (Go, you!) Did some things slip through the cracks? (Also okay!) The point is to learn from what worked, what didn’t, and how you can adjust next month’s goals to keep things rolling.
Pro Tip: Use our Balanced Bliss Self-Reflection Prompts to help you reflect on your monthly wins and lessons learned. It’s the perfect way to close out one month and get prepped for the next—without any guilt or overwhelm.
And when you’re ready to start fresh, reset your goals, grab some new stickers, and get ready to crush the next month. You got this!
Ready to Stick to Your Goals?
Setting and tracking monthly goals doesn’t have to be a chore, especially when you’ve got planners, stickers, and a touch of creativity on your side. With Stick This Sticker Co.’s playful and practical planning tools, you’ll be organizing your goals, crushing them, and celebrating every little win—one sticker at a time.
Looking to add some flair to your goal-setting game? Check out our Goal Getter and Track Your Success sticker bundles to make your planning process as fun as it is functional. Happy goal-getting!