🧭 Where the list started

Some time ago, someone very important in my life taught me something that at first seemed simple: write down your goals ✍️.

Not only big goals, but all kinds of them: personal, professional, health, and learning goals.

The idea was never to complete every single one.
The real purpose was to have clarity about where I want to go.

That’s how my 2025 goals list started.

Looking back now, I think it’s worth doing a small review: what actually happened, what didn’t, and what I learned along the way.

✅ Things that actually worked

Several goals ended up becoming a natural part of my life during the year.

One of them was being more authentic with what I wear and how I present myself 👕. Most of the time I simply wore what I truly liked, without worrying too much about what might be considered “correct”.

I was also surprised by how much I progressed in making international friends 🌍. I connected with people from Australia, France, and Spain, and strengthened friendships I already had in Argentina and Colombia.

On the personal side, I made important improvements in health and habits 💪.

I kept a consistent gym routine and participated in several running races:

• 🏃‍♂️ 1 half marathon (21 km)
• 🏃‍♂️ 3 10 km races
• 🏃‍♂️ 2 5 km races

I also improved my diet 🌱 by eating more vegan food, controlling my portions better, and reducing fat consumption.

Another big milestone was earning my Bachelor’s degree 🎓.
I was among the first students in my program to complete it, and now I’m close to finishing the process for my professional degree.

I also improved something that is less visible but very important: my self-confidence 🧠. I feel more secure about who I am and what I want to achieve.

⚠️ Things that didn’t go as planned

Of course, not everything went according to plan.

For example, one goal was selling some software projects 💻, like TripTrack or other tools designed for businesses. The development wasn’t finished in time, so that goal remains pending.

Something similar happened with professional certifications 📜. I planned to get many of them, but in the end I completed only one major certification: Azure Fundamentals.

Career-wise, I also tried to find remote work opportunities 🌐 or something related to Artificial Intelligence 🤖. It didn’t happen yet, but I’ll keep trying.

On the academic side, I didn’t apply to some scholarships and programs I was interested in, mainly because I didn’t yet have the IELTS certificate 🗣️. That’s definitely one of the goals for this year.

🔄 Goals that changed along the way

Another interesting thing about writing goals is that some of them stop making sense over time.

Some priorities changed in my personal life, so certain goals are no longer things I want to pursue.

There were also goals that were simply too unrealistic 💸, like saving extremely large amounts of money in a single year. Now I prefer focusing on steady progress.

🚀 What comes next

Looking at everything in perspective, I didn’t accomplish every goal. Not even close.

But a lot of good things still happened:

• 🎓 I completed my bachelor’s degree
• 🏃 I ran several races
• 🌍 I met people from different countries
• 💪 I improved my health habits
• 🧠 I strengthened my self-confidence
• 📓 I learned better organization methods

And something even more important: I learned to review my own journey without being too hard on myself.

This year I want to continue working on several pending goals: certifications, career opportunities, software projects, and new habits.

Because in the end, these lists are not about perfection.
They are about reminding ourselves that we are still moving forward ✨.