Tuesday, October 6, 2015

September Wrap Up and October Goals



Yes, I'm going to sound like every person ever, but boy did September fly by! It's already 6 days into October and I'm only now finding time to sit down and look at my goals. I did alright in September. By alright I mean I completed about half my goals, which, for me is actually pretty good. First was training for S2S (recapped in my last post here). I wasn't as in shape as I would have liked to be, but I completed all my legs with my average speed at 15mph so I'll consider that goal completed. I also finished one book in the month of September. Sadly, I didn't love it, but it was okay and I did finish it so another goal done. I didn't get to spend as much quality time with the hubs but we were extremely busy and with him starting his new career we're still trying to find a routine that works. That's definitely a goal I want to make (maybe just to myself) every month. I didn't come close to trying one new recipe a week...in fact we were lucky if we even got a meal at home. September was a busy month for us so unfortunately our diets suffered. I did start a gratitude journal and while I'm not as consistent filling it out as I'd like to be yet, it does feel good to start and end my day on a happy note. October is another month and a fresh start, so here are my October goals!

1. Let's be realistic, the holidays get super busy. Instead of trying a new recipe a week, I'm going to try to make at least one for this month. I know that seems too easy, but believe me, it will be quite challenging. I am so eager to get back into the kitchen though, I think it'd be good to start with one.

2. My second goal is to complete at least half my Christmas shopping. I say this one every year, and every year I fail. If I know I have to come back and answer to my blog, I'll be more likely to complete this.

3. With the colder weather rolling in, I tend to want to stay inside a lot more often. So this month I'd like to try getting through two books. I already have one in mind I'd like to start, let's just hope I like it better than last months pick.

I think for this month those are the only goals I'm going to focus on. I have a lot on my plate (as we all do) with the holiday times rolling in and I think this will keep me busy and focused this month!

If you do monthly goals leave me a link below, I always love to see what people are trying to accomplish and hopefully we can encourage each other. Happy October!

12 comments:

  1. You are a smart woman!!! You know your time constraints and 3 sounds like the perfect amount. It's so great to have goals but sad when people make so many then beat themselves up if they don't make them all. I just want to make it through this month breathing and yes, at least one book and I'm shooting for 1/4 of my Christmas shopping done. Plus, hubs and I would love a weekend nature get away up north!! Have a fantastic day beautiful!!

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    1. I've definitely had to scale back! As I've gotten older I've definitely had to keep from spreading myself too thin. I've learned if I try to take on too much I do everything half as well but spend double the time trying to accomplish it all! I want to know what book you end up reading (because I always need good recommendations!) and yay to getting some Christmas shopping done. I hope you and the hubs definitely get a weekend getaway, that sounds beautiful and you deserve it! I hope you have wonderful day my lovely friend! XO -Kim

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  2. I love this post and your blog!

    www.theprintedsea.blogspot.com

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  3. I need to start reading more! I love reading but never make time for it. I should make that a goal this month :)

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    1. I definitely have to make it a goal to keep up with it! I love reading but I always feel like it's the one thing I can put on the back burner, even though I shouldn't since we all need some time to ourselves! Thanks so much for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  4. I've never really thought about setting monthly goals but it sounds like a really good idea. And three is quite realistic, think I might give it a try! I really want to get some of my Christmas shopping out the way too this month, so let's do this! Haha :)
    Loved this post!
    Love Lauren x

    www.laurenshh.blogspot.com

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    1. I only started recently but it's so much easier than setting yearly goals (mostly because I forget or give up!) I feel like I see way more results with the monthly ones! Yes, let's totally get this done! Thanks so much for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  5. September really did fly by! I think getting half of your goals completed is a pretty amazing start. In fact, I know that's better than I would have done! It's so tough with work to get the things you want done, but these goals are such a great way to set priorities. I would love to see what you end up making for your new recipe of the month!

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    1. Oh my gosh it was gone in the blink of an eye! I think I've gathered that you do something with the school season job wise so I'm sure it was so hectic for you! I am such a list maker and need a routine so if I set goals I can kind of keep to a schedule with them, as bad as that sounds hahaha. I will definitely do a post on what recipe I choose, I can't decide if I want sweet or savory, there's just so many options right now I'm loving! Thanks so much for stopping in my gorgeous friend, always love to talk with you! XO - Kim

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  6. OOooo I love this idea :) I do one monthly goal, five weekly goals and 3 things to achieve each day and it just makes me feel like I'm doing something with my time and helps me be productive ! I love the idea of putting them into a blog post to help you achieve your goals :) I'm the same as you I love to get Christmas shopping started in October I've already started organising christmas DIYs and planning what I'm going to get everyone working out what I think would make them smile :)

    Lots of love, Marianne xxx
    http://myhappybubblexx.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. That is such a great way to break it down Marianne, I love that you've seriously made it so achievable down to the day! I definitely think having goals and setting a plan makes me so much more productive! I think with blogging them I'm so much more accountable to them, it definitely makes me work out a plan! I hope you plan on doing some blog posts on the DIY's! I always want to DIY this time of year but I'm not crafty or creative so I need some help from my friends like you! Thanks so much for stopping in my beautiful friend, love and hugs your way! XO -Kim

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