While I did make a few resolutions for the year, I've found it much easier to actually accomplish my goals when I specifically make smaller ones each month. I did really well for the month of December, crazy as it was, and actually accomplished every single goal. I went on a date with my hubs, had a day to myself and we even managed to get Christmas cards out this year. Go us! Now onto a fresh new month!
1. Get on my spin bike 3 times a week - While the last few months have been spent winding down from my big bike relay, the next few months will be critical in conditioning for the new season. I already have commitments for rides that start in June and go on through July so I've got to get myself back into riding shape. I always like to start small so I know I'll stick with it, and 3 times a week is really reasonable.
2. Eat better - Now that the holidays are over and I've gorged beyond belief, it's time to crack down and get my body ready for a busy year. I read recently, that you should treat your food as energy for your body. Your body needs proteins and vitamins and even healthy fats in order to keep up with our busy lifestyles and I definitely need to get back on track.
3. Plan out my blog year - Towards the end of the year I was much better organized as far as blog posts went, and I hope to keep that up into the new year. I also want to schedule some classes to better utilize my equipment for blogging, so I'm going to try to keep on top of all that.
4. Better utilize my time - Since I am so busy and one of my priorities this year is to spend as much time with loved ones as possible, I am trying to get more organized as far as time management. While I'm always on the go I have some down time during commuting and in between meetings, etc, that I want to utilize better by doing blog work or other projects I have going so that I can spend my time at home really focusing on family.
A lot of my goals for this month are about getting more organized and fit, which is always something I'm working on. What do you guys want to accomplish this month?
These are great goals Kim, I really need to start eating better too so I feel you there. Great post lovely lady I hope you manage to accomplish all these goals (I'm sure you will)!
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Thanks so much Ella. Oh man, eating healthily is such a struggle. I waiver between I want to feel really good and be really healthy and you only have one life to live so eat what you want! Hahaha, I'm trying to find a healthy blaance. Thank you so much for always being so sweet my dear friend! XO -Kim
DeleteAwesome my friend, you can do it!! I think when we feel organized and feel fit, our whole life moves with a little more ease so I am totally with you!!! I hope you have a wonderful day today gorgeous friend!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I feel like when I'm organized and take care of myself things just run a little more smoothly so baby steps LOL. I hope you have a most glorious day beautiful woman! XO -Kim
DeleteThese are all great goals and very attainable! I agree that food should be treated as fuel/energy for the body. I'm really interested in stepping up my skincare and vitamin game this year. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, vitamins, yes! That is something I need to be more diligent about as well. I've been really into herbal remedies as well lately, and it's so interesting to study! Thanks so much for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim
DeleteYAY! For training. I'm so far behind its not even funny! Kim will be kicking my but even more this year if i dont get my training on. hahaha Great goals babes!
ReplyDeleteNo, I will not be kicking your butt, but maybe I can keep up this year :D Thaks babes :* XX
DeleteI think you are definitely onto something with the monthly goals. As much as I've set yearly goals I think I would probably do better with like mini-month goals. Consider me inspired haha. xxx
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I definitely do better with the smaller scale goals LOL. One month at a time helps me progress a lot better for sure. Thanks so much for stopping in beautiful! XO -Kim
DeleteI love your monthly goals, reading them last year inspired me to set myself a few monthly goals that are more achievable each month ! I'm trying to ease myself back into exersise and I'm also trying to each better and a lot healthier so that I have more energy to be happy and positive :)
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Thank you so much Marianne, that is such a lovely comment! Being active and eating healthier definitely contribute to being happy and positive, for sure! We can do this, baby steps! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend my beautiful friend! XO -Kim
DeleteI always love reading your monthly goals Kim! They are an inspiration! I'm definitely with you on eating better and time management; those are two things I could stand to work on too. I'm also curious about the blogging classes you plan to take. I would love to update the appearance of my blog, but since I am horrible with computers I should probably take some sort of class as well! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteTime management is so essential in my life right now so definitely a goal I'm working towards! There are so many ecourses bloggers offer to help better your blog, but I would ideally love to take photography classes as I feel like that's where I'm MOST lacking! I am definitely not as technologically advanced as most in the blogging world so eventual that will be another thing I want to take some classes in! Thanks so much for stopping in beautiful girl, hope your weekend was amazing! XO -Kim
DeleteIt's such a fantastic idea to do monthly resolutions instead of massive ones for the whole year. I might start doing that too! Good luck with your goals, I need to do the planning out my blog too. I've also just nominated you in a tag that I've created, if you're interested in taking part xxx
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Thanks so much Izzy, I've definitely found it a lot more helpful to do mini goals each month. I will definitely check out the tag, thanks for the nomination. Hope you're having a fabulous weekend gorgeous girl! XO -Kim
DeleteI definitely found that when I tried to do goals at a bigger scale it was ineffective and I did feel quite unaccomplished so this definitely works better for me! Wow, what a great goal Rainbow, I cannot wait to see how that turns out! Keep me posted! Love you girl! XO -Kim
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