We are back in Harrogate and, oh boy, it’s hitting me harder than ever. I think traveling to California was a big fat tease and it made me realize just how much I’m missing while we live out the next two years out here.
Hopefully that sinking feeling disappears once we fall back into routine. But, let’s just say I’m not entirely ready to put my smiling face on as I walk into work this morning.
Anyway, I’ve been so busy trying to soak up all the minutes and seconds with my family that I haven’t really had a chance to sit down and write out my actual resolutions. I’ve talked a bit about how I want this year to be the year of simplicity. But I think the special education teacher in me needs some SMART goals to keep her accountable. The realist in me also knows that, if I make goals for a year out, I’m less likely to get them accomplished without objectives built in along the way. For this reason, I’ll be making monthly goals this year. In hopes that the 4-week check-in point will keep the momentum going all year long.
January Goals:
- By 1/31/16, I will read two books.
Downloaded them on my Kindle already. My goal is to have my evenings dedicated to reading instead of screen time. - By 1/31/16, I will lose 5 pounds.
I am going to be using my Weight Watchers app to keep track of my points and, this semester, I’m paying for a membership to the gym on Ankur’s campus. Which is right across the street from us. No excuses. - By 1/31/16, I will complete a blogging course.
Already purchased it. Just need to calendar out a few days to sit down and do it.
That’s it.
Three goals. And I’ll be back on the 31st to report on them and make new monthly goals for February.
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Questions of the Day:
- Do you make NY Resolutions or monthly/annual goals?
- What are some of your goals for this month/year?
Happy New Year!
I do set goals for myself – on a monthly basis to not make it too overwhelming.
So far January was off to a bit of a rough start, but I guess it can only get better!
Good luck for your goals!
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I love that you set monthly goals instead of annual ones – it makes them so much more achievable. I love that all of your goals can be achieved too, they’re not impossibly hard. Good luck! Nikki x
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I was also thinking about having monthly goals instead. It is easy to keep oneself in check. with a year one always have this false sense of ample time to achieve something
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I love your goals. I need to get back to reading more. I also want to take a blogging course or two this year.
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I usually do not make new year’s resolution but 2 years ago I did to give up soda. I am not on my 3rd year without having any.
Happy new year! And good luck with your goals 🙂 I’m also trying to lose some weight!
Great goals! Losing 5 pounds is on my list, too!
Awesome goals, I have set some personal goals for myself too. Drinking more water and finishing a Pinterest course 🙂
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Wow, we are really in sync lately! Go you — these are incredible goals to have! I find that ever since I’ve started keeping track of monthly goals, that I’m doing a much better job of actually achieving them. I think I also want to start making less goals per month (maybe 2 or 3 like you have here) so that I can really focus on accomplishing them. Best of luck to you, my sweet, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! XOXO
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Happy New Year! Your goals are super reasonable, you’re going to rock your January for sure. 🙂 I should probably thinking about my January goals too, oops. I’m a bit late.
Those sounds like great goals and very attainable! HappY new Year!
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I still have no goals for this year. but reading this post gave me an idea to make a NY resolution for this month! I’ll be waiting for your February goals! goodluck for this month!
I’m excited to hear what you think of that blogging course! This year my goal is to find balance, get the house organized for our upcoming move…etc. 😉 You know typical stuff.
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Having the books loadd on your kindle and your course already ordered is great. Now to find the time and dedication! I make monthly goals and definitely some bigger ones for the year. This year I included monthly reading and volunteering.
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Such awesome goals. Let me know if you need book recs! Also I love the one about a blogging course. Good for you!
I feel ya, girl! I had to go back to work today too after 10 days off 🙁 Sad face to the max!
Great goals! What blogging course did you purchase? I’m looking for any good recommendations because I’d love to take one too!
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This post is so great! Thank you for the inspiration! Wishing you the best in 2017!
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I really like monthly goals because they keep you more accountable. You have some great goals for January and I wish you all the best in attaining them!
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Love that you broke your goals down into this month! I should be more accountable to my readers like this. It makes you more personable and makes them want to engage more. Good work!
Kaitlyn
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I don’t make new years resolutions. However, I set goals. Just like you, I prefer a monthly goal. It is easier to manage and you get the results you want. Wishing you all the best this New Year and I know you’re going to be successful in reaching those goals.
Awesome goals, girl! I love how you just have this month’s goals ready to go, rather than a New Year’s Resolution. People need to remember their short-term goals are so important, as well!:)
Monthly goals are good – although I am always reading and downloading books on my kindle! I really have got to try and incorporate some pilates/yoga in my schedule somewhere – I am stepping my 10,000 steps & keeping busy – but I really need to properly tone & unwind 😊
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Setting monthly goals are essential in my life. My January goals list is rather lengthy but Im confident that i’ll complete them all. 🙂
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m interested to hear about your blogging course..
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My resolution for NY is not to take second helping of food. I forgot my resolution during dinner time yesterday. I know there are times, I am going to fall but will try to get up again and restart.
Happy New Year to All.
Following your goals on a monthly way. I like that.
I am going to try and copy you on those.
Don’t be sad……. Once you are back on your daily routine and once you have started keeping track of your goals….. days of your lives will float by smoothly.
God Bless!
Oh! Love the idea of focusing on monthly goals! Soooo much easier to obtain and feel positive about your efforts! Good luck and Happy New Year!
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Seriously, your 3 goals for this month are so similar to mine! I want to read 3 books this month, lose 5 pounds, and finish two blogging courses I purchased a couple months ago (one is Pinterest specific and the other Instagram). Good luck on acheiving your goals this month!
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I typically do not create New Year Resolutions. However, I would like to complete reading a book this month.
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I think setting monthly goals is a really smart idea! I will have to think which of my goals to set for this month.
It’s usually tough to go back to the daily grind after having so much fun during your vacation. I’m sure you’re going to adjust just fine. I think it’s awesome that you’re setting realistic goals!
I’m really glad that you shared your goals this January, I’m still listing my realistic goals this month.
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I believe goals can be set any time.
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Some of my goals for this month is to finish two books and start changing my food intake daily.
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Happy New Year! All the best for your goals.
I believe goals should be realistic and they should keep changing just like yours.
i haven’t listed yet my 2017 new year’s resolution 🙂
I hope you achieved your initial list this month! You can do it babe 🙂
Happy New Year! Here’s to 2017 goals!
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good luck to your January goals, putting them out there is a good way to hold yourself accountable, I’m dying to take some blogging courses and hope to do so this spring!
Let me know if you’re looking for any specific ones! I’m currently taking a beginner’s course to SEO and it’s been REALLY helpful!
I haven’t made resolutions in years. But, goals i have in general for the month are to find some more paid campaigns and such, for my blog.
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I love that you set reasonable goals, 3 of them and to do by the end of the month. Very reasonable. You are going to rock this year.
I also have a book goal, albeit just one since I’m planning to break down a few more pounds. Here’s to all of us and our 2017 goals, cheers!
Great goals. It’s good that you kept them to three. Anything beyond that makes things go awry. I don’t do New Years resolutions. I use my Passion Planner and I plan 2-3 monthly goals, and the analyze the steps to reaching my goals weekly. About 20-30 minutes on Sunday evening. This system works great for me.
Happy New Year!
These goals seem really achievable. I think you are going to love the way you feel once you finish those books. What course are you taking?
I’m taking a few actually! Right now, I’m doing an SEO Tutorial for beginners. It’s funny because I’ve been blogging for 5 years now and everything I’m learning is brand new information to me! I guess you don’t know what you don’t know! Let me know if you’re interested and I can give you more information 🙂
Similarly, my goal is to shed off all the weight that I gained from the holidays. If I could only exchange my fats for money, I would be able to achieve my second goal as well – save, and save a lot haha!
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Love your January goals! Reading is essential, as for the blogging course is it online course? If yes could you tell me a website? I’m actually taking the SEO online course on Coursera and planning to complete it by February
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I’m taking a few actually! Right now, I’m doing an SEO Tutorial for beginners. It’s funny because I’ve been blogging for 5 years now and everything I’m learning is brand new information to me! I guess you don’t know what you don’t know! Let me know if you’re interested and I can give you more information 🙂
Great goals, especially since the holidays are over. I know I racked up a few pounds but all for a good cause. Hope you reach all that you set out to do this month.
I get that sinking feeling after every new year, can’t explain why I just dont like new year. Thye seem like achievable goals so good luck! I too have a course I need to complete throughout January so thats my focus this month too
Good luck. You can do it!