Guide · Goals and New Year's resolutions
Setting goals for 2027 that still hold in March
Good resolutions rarely fail for lack of willpower – they fail for lack of a next step. If you break your goals down into quarters and weeks, you can see every week what needs doing.
- 7 rules
- Examples for each area of life
- The week as the unit of measure
As of: 21 October 2026
The short answer
How do I set goals for 2027 that really last?
With just a few goals and a fixed rhythm:
- Few goals: three to five for the whole year are enough.
- Specific wording: what exactly, by when, and how will you know you've got there?
- Split into quarters: each goal gets one step for the next 13 weeks.
- Anchored in your week: every week at least one A task that contributes to a goal.
- Reviewed regularly: look back for 20 minutes at the weekend and adjust course.
Examples
Goal examples by area of life
From a vague resolution to a concrete quarterly step.
The 7 rules
Seven rules for goals that last
This is how we set goals at weekview – and how our planners are structured.
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| Rule | Why | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Less is more | Lots of goals compete for the same time. | no more than 3–5 goals for the year |
| 2. Specific, not vague | "More exercise" can't be ticked off. | What, how often, by when? |
| 3. Quarters, not the year | 13 weeks are manageable. | one step per goal per quarter |
| 4. The week as the unit | The week is where you plan and act. | one A task per goal every week |
| 5. Write it down | What's on paper stays visible. | note your goals at the front of your planner |
| 6. Reflect weekly | Small course corrections instead of big disappointment. | 20 minutes at the weekend |
| 7. Record your successes | Progress motivates. | note what you've achieved every week |
Planners for goals
So your goals make it into everyday life
Goals at the front, quarters in the middle, weeks every day.
Life and annual goals · quarters · from €32.95
Business Planner 2027 A5+
Life and annual goals, a goal collection, a quarterly curriculum and ABC priorities every week with a reflection field.
View →156 weeks · €99
Essentials weekly reflection book
For rules 6 and 7: record what you achieved, what you learned and your next steps every week – with quarterly and annual reviews.
View →
Goals in 4 areas of life · from €22.95
compact note 2027
Goals for 2027 in four areas of life and quarterly planning with a monitor – in pocket format.
View →
A5 booklet · €16.95
X17 Essentials
The weekly reflection as a booklet for half a year – to try it out.
View →Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about goals and resolutions
Why do New Year's resolutions fail so often?
Usually they are too vague and have no next step. If you word your goals specifically, split them into quarters and schedule a task for them every week, you're more likely to stick with them.
How many goals should I set for 2027?
Three to five goals for the year are enough. More goals compete for the same time and energy.
How do I word a good goal?
Make it specific and measurable: what exactly, how often, by when? Instead of "more exercise", for example, "run for 30 minutes twice a week until the end of March".
How do I stick to my goals all year?
With a fixed weekly rhythm: look back for 20 minutes at the weekend, note what you've achieved and plan the next week by priority.
Which planner helps you put goals into practice?
The weekview Business Planner 2027 A5+ combines annual goals, quarterly planning and weekly pages with priorities. For reflection there is the Essentials weekly reflection book.
Look back first, then plan
With the 2026 year in review and planning for 2027 in six steps.