Monday, September 7, 2015

September Goals


 Lately I've been really into the whole monthly goals thing because looking at the big picture can be pretty overwhelming. I'd much rather concentrate on 30 days to accomplish a goal then, say, 365 days. And to be quite frank, I've forgotten most of the goals I made back in January anyway. So here are my goals for September.

1. To really crack down on my training for S2S: This one is a given since the race is this month so I really don't have a choice either way. My goal is to ride 3 to 4 times a week, mostly to keep my muscles toned and to get saddle time in, because those seats are NOT comfortable and takes a lot of getting used to.

2. To complete one book this month: I love to read but I feel like over the past few months I've started a book then got extremely busy so by the time I came back to it weeks later I didn't know what was going on so I'd just start on something else. I really want to find the time to sit down and read at least half an hour each day. If I can watch mind-numbing t.v. (not that there is anything wrong with that) I can definitely make time to read a little each day.

3. To spend more quality time with the hubby: Note the use of quality in that sentence. My husband and I have worked together since we've known each other so we were together practically all the time. Now that he's switched careers (Friday was his official last day) we don't have the luxury of eating lunch together or walking over to see each other whenever we want. So I'm planning on any time spent with him as OUR time, meaning no phones, e-mails, or other distractions. Are you reading this hubby, because this applies to you too!

4. To try one new recipe a week: Over the summer we were super busy, it was super hot and being in the kitchen was the last thing on my mind. Truth be told, though, I love to cook and I have a hankering to get back in the kitchen and try some new things! Reading blogs all day will do that to you...

5. Last, finally start that gratitude journal: I recently wrote a post on gratitude and how important I feel it is to do this on the daily. I feel like it shouldn't be something you have to think about, but for most of us it is, and like anything else, until we do it enough it takes a lot of work. Starting a gratitude journal where I note one thing I'm grateful for each day definitely pushes me in the right direction!

Do you guys like to make monthly, yearly, or even weekly goals? What works for you? Let me know in the comments below!

15 comments:

  1. These are great goals! Mine is to get my healthy lifestyle back on track BEFORE the holidays get here, otherwise I am doomed lol!

    Thanks for the great article!!

    Kim

    www.lifeaftermonday.com

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    1. I 100% agree, I'm always in damage control mode this time of year because I know once the holidays hit I will have zero self control! Thanks so much for stopping in lovely lady, I hope you're having a great Monday! XO -Kim

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  2. Happy Labor Day beautiful! I love your list, it helps you stay true to what is in your heart!! Oh I have a pile of books I want to read, I'm with ya, let's read one a month. We'd have a book club if we lived closer!!! Hope my incredible friend has enjoyed a nice, long weekend and lots of hubby time! ;-) xo

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    1. Happy Labor Day! Oh my gosh, Andrea, maybe sometime we need to start a virtual book club because I've always got a list and really need to assign myself some reading to try to get any done! Thanks for stopping in and I hope you have a wonderful, fun, safe and happy labor day my absolutely gorgeous friend! XO -Kim

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  3. I love trying out new recipes, especially the kinds that are a little complicated and take a lot of time. Cooking is one thing that I love to do when I'm stressed out, I just find it so relaxing ;)

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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    1. Same here, it's definitely a stress relief for me and I love the finished products (when it works!). Thanks so much for stopping in, I hope you are having a wonderful day beautiful lady! XO -Kim

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  4. Great goals! I especially like the idea of trying one new recipe a week. Cooking new things and trying new things to eat is always one of my goals. I always make informal goals that I strive to achieve, but it helps to write them down or blog about them to keep yourself accountable. Good luck achieving these this month and have a lovely week!

    -Katie

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    1. I definitely need to make cooking and trying new recipes a priority! I always have it in my mind to do but never actually do it! I agree, blogging about it definitely keeps it in the forefront of my mind! Thanks so much for stopping in my gorgeous friend! Hope your week has been great thus far! XO - Kim

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  5. These are some fantastic goals for September. I'm with you I'm trying out a new recipe each week. That will help me expand my culinary skills. :]

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    1. Yes i definitely want to expand my skills and techniques! Thanks so much for stopping in gorgeous! XO - Kim

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  7. I love your September goals hon, and couldn't agree more that it is so much better to set little (or big) goals for 30 days. So much easier to stick to them! I love your goal about spending quality time with hubby. Putting those phones away and enjoying each other's company is essential and nothing can come close to it (not even twitter chats haha).
    Hope you stick to your goals! Let me know how you are getting on with them.
    I am trying my very best to stick to mine ;)
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I think it's so hard these days to actually spend quality time with friends and family, you really have to make it a point to! Thanks so much for stopping in, i can't wait to see how you do on your goals, make sure to let us know! XO - Kim

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  8. It is always so crazy to me how different exercises can work parts of your body you didn't even know needed it! I have a friend who is a runner, and she struggled when she first started biking even though she is super fit! I think it definitely does get easier but it's crazy how quick you can also lose it! I sometimes don't bike for a couple weeks and it's like starting all over again! I definitely have a harder time finishing a book if I'm in a certain mood (for example reading a sad book when I don't want to be sad!) so I totally feel you! I think it's great you write lists of gratitude, you are so good and really appreciating the things around you, which is one of the reasons I love your blog, it's such a great reminder for me! Thank you always for your support and your sweet and lovely comments my gorgeous, wonderful friend! XO -Kim

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