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Having monthly goals was a huge help towards the progress I wanted to see! One of my New Year's Resolutions is that, at the end of every month, I'll go back and see how I did with my goals. Here's the update on month one!
January goals
House:
o Paint the guest bedroom/office.
Done and done! We went with the same white that we've used onliterally every other thing in the house! (Lilac Muse, by Valspar)
Done and done! We went with the same white that we've used on
o Print/hang artwork in the guest bedroom/office.
I at least got started on this! There's still more I want to add.
I at least got started on this! There's still more I want to add.
o Finish peeling off border in the sunroom.
This will have to happen next month. Oops!
This will have to happen next month. Oops!
o Organize/purge master bedroom closet.
I've successfully donated over 15 paper sacks FULL of clothes and shoes, so I think I'm well on my way. The ultimate goal?? This!
I've successfully donated over 15 paper sacks FULL of clothes and shoes, so I think I'm well on my way. The ultimate goal?? This!
o Finish painting hallway doors.
We finished with the roller, but not with the brush. So it's 80% done?
We finished with the roller, but not with the brush. So it's 80% done?
o Find a nightstand for our bed.
I found what I want at IKEA, but I have yet to get it. So technically, I completed this goal... It looks like this will be a rollover goal for February!
I found what I want at IKEA, but I have yet to get it. So technically, I completed this goal... It looks like this will be a rollover goal for February!
Health:
o Exercise at least 3 times/week.
As close as I got was charging my fit bit and borrowing some workout DVDs from a friend.
o Make a weekly plan to eat healthier.
I only felt at a loss for what to make for dinner once the entire month. This, my friends, is a win for me!
I only felt at a loss for what to make for dinner once the entire month. This, my friends, is a win for me!
Personal:
o Make meal plans once/week.
I made meal plans mentally. So that's a start. Next month, I'm going to write them down.
I made meal plans mentally. So that's a start. Next month, I'm going to write them down.
o She Reads Truth at least 5 times/week.
I reread Hospitality, and I read Nehemiah. Both were so good!!!
I reread Hospitality, and I read Nehemiah. Both were so good!!!
o Finish reading one book.
I spent some extra time on this one, because once I get going, I find it difficult to stop reading, but the first book I finished was The Nesting Place, by Myquillyn Smith. [LOVED it!!!]
I spent some extra time on this one, because once I get going, I find it difficult to stop reading, but the first book I finished was The Nesting Place, by Myquillyn Smith. [LOVED it!!!]
The second book was Bread and Wine, by Shauna Niequist. SO good! I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn or grow in cooking and/or hospitality.
o Become an expert on one thing.
This month, I chose to become an "expert" on the different types of fabric used to make clothing. I found this website especially helpful. I'm still planning on learning more about this as I work towards the goal of purging my closet and filling it purposefully.
o Invite 2 new people/couples/groups over for dinner.
I started small with people I was already friends with, but hadn't invited over for dinner. One night, I had a dinner party of eight, and one Sunday, we hosted a couple from church for lunch.
Having monthly goals helped me so much in knowing what I wanted to accomplish and what my deadline was in doing so. My goal list was right by my bed so I could view it daily! Here's to February!!!
Exercise at least 4 times/week.
Make a weekly plan to eat healthier.
Plan out grocery shopping trips.
Sleep at least 7 hours/night.
Drink 64 oz. water every day.
She Reads Truth at least 5 times/week.
Finish reading one book.
Become an expert on one thing.
Invite 2 new people/couples/groups over for dinner.
Here goes nothing!
I started small with people I was already friends with, but hadn't invited over for dinner. One night, I had a dinner party of eight, and one Sunday, we hosted a couple from church for lunch.
Having monthly goals helped me so much in knowing what I wanted to accomplish and what my deadline was in doing so. My goal list was right by my bed so I could view it daily! Here's to February!!!
February Goals
House:
Finish peeling off the border in the sunroom.
Finish my clothing purge.
Finish painting the hallway doors.
Find/buy a nightstand for our bed.
Figure out a floor plan for the home office/guest bedroom.
Buy hanging files and organize my teaching stuff/craft room.
Finish peeling off the border in the sunroom.
Finish my clothing purge.
Finish painting the hallway doors.
Find/buy a nightstand for our bed.
Figure out a floor plan for the home office/guest bedroom.
Buy hanging files and organize my teaching stuff/craft room.
Health:
Exercise at least 4 times/week.
Make a weekly plan to eat healthier.
Plan out grocery shopping trips.
Sleep at least 7 hours/night.
Drink 64 oz. water every day.
Personal:
She Reads Truth at least 5 times/week.
Finish reading one book.
Become an expert on one thing.
Invite 2 new people/couples/groups over for dinner.
Here goes nothing!
