I recently was watching one of my favorite reality TV shows Extreme Weight Loss, and one of the contestants wrote in and talked about wanting to live authentically. Something about that really struck a cord with me.
Not that I haven’t been honest with myself or my readers in anyway, but more that excuses pile up and sometimes it seems easier to give into the excuse then to tackle the problem. Sometimes I have a hard time staying on track with what I want to accomplish. I’m a first class procrastinator and I can justify just about anything if I talk it over in my mind long enough! I think I can be more accountable and authentic if I set goals and work towards them one by one.
In an effort to change that, I thought each month I’d set a few achievable goals for myself in different areas of my life. Not only would they be written down for the world to see, but I think that when we physically take the time to write something down, we tend to work harder to accomplish the task.
I will also be scheduling them into my day planner, (I like this super affordable yet cute day planner from Bloom) so that I have two places I check in with regularly to keep me focused.
September Goals
Get Organized:
- Re-organize playroom and go through toys.
- Pull boys fall/winter clothing and re-organize their clothing.
Fitness:
- Get more outdoor runs in – hoping to get at least my Tues/Thurs runs done outdoors.
- Get more yoga in.
- Cut my 3 mile time.
- My first “real” 5k.
- Lose 8lbs (I have a diet bet starting on Sept. 16th if you want to join in with me!)
- Less “Cheats”
Blogging/Social Media:
- Be Authentic. In the beginning I used to post so much about our week, how I was doing solo parenting, etc. Now I feel lost in the scheduled and other content. I’m not sure where that will lead, but I do want to try!
- Vlog more – Try for 2 videos per week.
- Finally get K’s 5th birthday party post up!
Parenting:
- Take K on a one-on-one mommy/son date.
- Wake up 15 minutes earlier to avoid stressful mornings.
- Establish a library day with Baby D.
Do you set monthly goals? How do you make sure you accomplish them? What is one big goal you’d like to accomplish this month?
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I don’t often set monthly goals. I do a lot of daily goals or long-term, but the in-between are lacking. I think monthly goals would help me work towards those long-term ones.
I love this. I need to do this too to keep me focused.
I need to get better about actually achieving the goals i set out to do!
Those are some great goals. I personally don’t sent monthly goals as a month seems too long for me and I put things off. I try to set out to accomplish one thing no matter what each week. At least if I put it off all week it can still be accomplished on the last day.
I do, but I NEVER write anything down. Everything is in my head. Maybe that is way I am so cranky? I need the planner you suggested above!
i keep a running list of projects i want to cpmplete. This keeps me on top of things around the house or even things to so on the computer like organize photos
I thought you were posting vlogs pretty frequently already. I guess I was wrong. Go you! I’m a first class procrastinator too.
Love this post. I was just sitting at my desk this weekend feeling overwhelmed between working, blogging, fitness, school schedules, 4 kids in sports and potty training I almost had a meltdown. I just might be taking notes from you on this.
I need to start setting up some goals
Lots of great goals! II try to keep my list short so I can achieve what I set out to. It’s something I really want to pass on to my girls.
Great post! I love the quote, very powerful and a good reminder!! I have had very similar fall goals in my head but so important to write them down!!