Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
New year goal setting 2021: It's time!
I show you one example of how I plan my new year goals. Before I jump into that though, I shed some light on an important question I tackled in my life in recent years: How in the world do you stick to your goals, and is it too late to learn to draw as an adult?
In this video, share the story/system of how in my 30s I overcame my life-long tendency to fail at reaching my personal art goals. This is only one person's example, but for me it was life-changing. I hope you can take away some tips to experiment with, so you too can find a way that works in your life to reach you New Year goals 2021, and stick to your goals long beyond that!
Time marks:
00:00 Introduction to the topic, me & my background in art and goal setting, or, in short: Why am I sharing this content?
Tips:
02:38 Tip 1: Build a solid foundation (build a strong habit first)
07:28 Tip 2: Find a way to make the goal work on your life, and make room for it
09:54 Tip 3: Get crystal clear on your "why"
12:52 Tip 4: To stay motivated, measure yourself by your input (not the outcome)
19:30 2021 planning - one example
30:35 Partial review of my year 2020 in art/illustration
In a few short weeks I will share part 2 of this video, which will be more focused on breaking down a goal to the level of weekly/monthly planning, and I will share more concrete details of my own art goals as well. If you are interested in following along on my journey and seeing where I arrive at with my art goals by the end of 2021, please subscribe:
youtube.com/c/harmonyhardinillustration?sub_confirmation=1
For a view into my illustration progress earlier in 2020, check out this video:
youtu.be/L0eTtMo75bc
And for a playlist of lots of helpful information if you want to learn more on starting on the illustration journey, click here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG1jeaHgdj68WXZzpTeOFdnK
The following are some of the resources that worked for my life, my dreams, my follow-through, my personality. They may not work for you (I had to try many approaches that didn't until I found my way). Don't give up, though! Keep experimenting, keep putting in the work, keep your core motivation as the fire that keeps you moving even when things seem muddy :).
Podcast:
"Setting Goals instead of Resolutions" with Dr. Andrea Goeglein on Live Happy Now
podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/live-happy-now/id1034096699?i=1000461804583
Podcast:
"Decide your Habits, decide your Future" with Gary Keller on "The One Thing" with Geoff Woods
podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-one-thing-with-geoff-woods/id1191482456?i=1000502329080
Podcast:
"Am I too old to get started?" by 3 Point Perspective
svslearn.com/3pointperspectiveblog/2018/4/11/episode-2-am-i-too-old-to-get-started
Book:
"Finish" by John Acuff
goodreads.com/book/show/35397160-finish
Book:
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
New year goal setting 2021: It's time!
I show you one example of how I plan my new year goals. Before I jump into that though, I shed some light on an important question I tackled in my life in recent years: How in the world do you stick to your goals, and is it too late to learn to draw as an adult?
In this video, share the story/system of how in my 30s I overcame my life-long tendency to fail at reaching my personal art goals. This is only one person's example, but for me it was life-changing. I hope you can take away some tips to experiment with, so you too can find a way that works in your life to reach you New Year goals 2021, and stick to your goals long beyond that!
Time marks:
00:00 Introduction to the topic, me & my background in art and goal setting, or, in short: Why am I sharing this content?
Tips:
02:38 Tip 1: Build a solid foundation (build a strong habit first)
07:28 Tip 2: Find a way to make the goal work on your life, and make room for it
09:54 Tip 3: Get crystal clear on your "why"
12:52 Tip 4: To stay motivated, measure yourself by your input (not the outcome)
19:30 2021 planning - one example
30:35 Partial review of my year 2020 in art/illustration
In a few short weeks I will share part 2 of this video, which will be more focused on breaking down a goal to the level of weekly/monthly planning, and I will share more concrete details of my own art goals as well. If you are interested in following along on my journey and seeing where I arrive at with my art goals by the end of 2021, please subscribe:
youtube.com/c/harmonyhardinillustration?sub_confirmation=1
For a view into my illustration progress earlier in 2020, check out this video:
youtu.be/L0eTtMo75bc
And for a playlist of lots of helpful information if you want to learn more on starting on the illustration journey, click here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG1jeaHgdj68WXZzpTeOFdnK
The following are some of the resources that worked for my life, my dreams, my follow-through, my personality. They may not work for you (I had to try many approaches that didn't until I found my way). Don't give up, though! Keep experimenting, keep putting in the work, keep your core motivation as the fire that keeps you moving even when things seem muddy :).
Podcast:
"Setting Goals instead of Resolutions" with Dr. Andrea Goeglein on Live Happy Now
podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/live-happy-now/id1034096699?i=1000461804583
Podcast:
"Decide your Habits, decide your Future" with Gary Keller on "The One Thing" with Geoff Woods
podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-one-thing-with-geoff-woods/id1191482456?i=1000502329080
Podcast:
"Am I too old to get started?" by 3 Point Perspective
svslearn.com/3pointperspectiveblog/2018/4/11/episode-2-am-i-too-old-to-get-started
Book:
"Finish" by John Acuff
goodreads.com/book/show/35397160-finish
Book:
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
