Last year on my birthday, I think I listed out 27 things I wanted to do throughout the year.
27 goals: what was I thinking?
I honestly need to wait before looking at that list, I’m sure I stuck to about 5 of them!
My new year’s resolution this year was to shower every day.
Yup. Nope.
I’ve decided to make three really simple goals for the months of February and March: goals to form habits.
Yes, I realize that these goals are kind of lame, but it’s all about baby steps, right?
These will be my Quarter 1 Goals–bringing some corporate America into my mom-life. In April, May and June, I’ll continue or create new goals, depending on how these are going. {For example, I may keep one goal I am struggling with, but and two different goals to that one.}
1 | Prepare a plan for the week on Sunday and tweak each night before. Nothing extravagant, but activities and meals and chores for each day.
2 | Get out of the house daily. A walk, an errand, lunch date: anything. Just get out. I know it is something both Harlow and I need. Maybe I’m squeezing two goals into one–but I’d like to look like someone who is planning on leaving the house…not like I just left yoga class. Because, well, I haven’t gone to yoga since before Harlow was born! Mascara and none-yoga pants. <– that’s a good goal, right?
3 | Wake up before Harlow. I am someone who would never sleep if I didn’t need to. I just don’t really like it. So I tend to be a night owl…but also try to be an early bird–I usually end up exhausted. Harlow has started sleeping in like a champ, and well, I’ve gotten lazy. {One excuse: it’s so cold and under the covers is pretty comfortable and warm!} But I am someone who desperately needs time alone each day–if it’s the way I start my day? Even better. Harlow wakes up to a happy hearted mama: when mama’s happy? Everyone is happy.
So there you have it! My baby steps for the next few months–care to join me?
What are your small goals? What are your big dreams?
xo.
3 goals – now that sounds managable! ;) Your daughter is seriously a DOLL!!!
Aw!! Thanks, Lauren!!! xoxo! And yes – I HOPE these can be manageable!! hahaha!
I think small goals like this are smart. Big, annual resolutions are so easy to give up on and they’re usually too much to keep up with. Like showering every day!! Ha! I am sooo with you there! Love your girl’s sweet little golden skirt!
I know right? WHat was I thinking!? hahaha! Thanks! I thrifted it for a few bucks!
I also try to get out of the house once a day…doesn’t always happen, but that’s where grace comes in ya know? ;) I’m totally a homebody, but it’s so important for me to get out. Now that Wes is sleeping fairly consistently I need to get up before him too. Early morning is the best time for me to work, but those warm covers are just so inviting!
YAY!!! Someone so similar to me! We can encourage one another in it – yeah? xoxo!
YES :)
Small goals change for me weekly but I like your idea of creating goals for each quarter…gives me longer to meet them :)
Small goals would be to budget better, maybe cut a coupon here or there and plan our meals for 3-5 days so we avoid going to the store so often. I too need to be sure to move my body even if it just for 10 minutes. Take more pictures and PRINT THEM!
Big goal: have another baby. We have been working on this since April last year and I am struggling with this on a daily basis. Seeking Him for guidance, support and understanding. Look into applying for a different job that allows me more time with our 3 year old.
Thanks for the idea of setting short goals to make it successful and manageable!
I LOVE your goal list. I agree it is so easy to find yourself cozying up indoors all day. Which feels lovely maybe once a month and the rest of the time feels totally stifling. So, yes, I’m absolutely gonna join you on this particular goal. And I also love your idea of making a rough plan for an entire week and tweaking it each night. Brilliant!
p.s. Just found your blog today. It is beautiful. I think I’m gonna have to keep following along…
So happy you are here, Courtney! Cannot wait to check out your blog as well!
I’m still working –and struggling–with the planning of our week….any advice is welcome!!
First off your daughter is just beautiful! And I love your idea of quarterly goals. I get so overwhelmed at the start of each year with setting goals, but making several small goals throughout the year might be a good thing! ;)
Aw! Thank you, Jennifer!! And yes – I stopped doing yearly goals, because I just wasn’t sticking to them. I want to take time at the end of each quarter to really see how I’m doing on these goals! And then try again – or move forward— hopefully with better habits!
Beautiful photography and great goals. Here are mine for Februrary http://skipperclan.com/2013/02/09/focus-on-photography/ and here is a linkup I participate in to keep me accountable http://www.ourgoodfamily.org/3-in-30-challenge/
Oh my goodness- definitely going to check out your goals and that link up- thank you! Xo!