I'm going to start trying slightly different formatting in the way that I share my monthly goals here with you. You'll remember that at the beginning of January I shared my goals for the year rather than specifically for that month. I will share my progress on these goals once a month, as well as the typical list of individual goals tailored to accomplish that month. My progress on my yearly goals will also include the next steps I am taking, or plan on taking over the next four weeks to continue towards those big aspirations. For the first time, I will also be linking up with Melyssa over at The Nectar Collective for monthly wishes. The Nectar Collective is such a great, supportive community. Be sure to check it out if it is new to you! I'm a few days later than I tend to like for my monthly goals post, but hey, sometimes that just how schedules work.
JANUARY IN REVIEW
+ One of goals this year is to try to be more of a creator and less of a blogger. I love blogging and writing and all the work I put into the content here, but I am struggling to balance it all out with my more artist endeavors. I'm still looking for a way to integrate more of my artistic side here.
+ I have some pretty serious stretch goals for the year. One, that I haven't yet to share, involves those artsy things I mentioned above. I'd like to try my hand at running an Etsy shop for some of my creations. I don't know how much of a market there is for things like handmade pillows, feminist patches, art prints, or embroidery art but I am creating regardless. And I'm doing a lot of brainstorming, researching, inspiration digging, and dreaming.
GOALS FOR FEBRUARY
+ I'll be moving here shortly, so I've starting a very thorough and long to-do list to make the process a little less overwhelming and stressful for everyone (hopefully). It's pretty simple, organizing and packing one room at a time over a few days to space out the work that needs to be done. There will be a lot of purging, too, as moving is the best time to determine what items are essentials and what you are just hanging onto for no real reason.
+ Did I mention yet that the sun is out and has been shining none stop?! It is a lovely change after that nasty inversion. It even warmed up for a bit last week; it almost felt like spring! It is back to butt-cold again, but I still plan on getting out and enjoying fresh air and sun as much as I can — even if it requires my down-jacket. I've got an adventure planned this weekend, and hopefully more every weekend this month.
+ I've been doing so well with my workout goals; I can't wait to feel stronger and do even more. Lately, I've been doing cardio/hiit circuits three times a week, an upper body lifting day and a lower body lifting day once a week, leaving the weekends for rest or just for fun activities (like hiking or zumba with my sister). I'd like to also add in yoga, maybe switch out the cardio in the middle of the week for an hour session or add a little bit to the end of my circuit each day. I'm not sure yet where it will be added to my schedule, but it is something I am really looking forward to.
+ A simple goal: to keep my nails painted. I've mentioned this goal before, and why I like having them done. It's an instant mood booster right on my fingertips. My goal is to do them once a week, on Sunday — my lazy, catch-up on TV day. I've been experimenting with a few different techniques lately, and can't wait to try this scotch-tape method.
+ Finish Ancillary Justice and start the next book on my list!
+ I will continue my research/brainstorming/day-dreaming for my Etsy shop goal. And I will continue creating. I have so many new ideas for creations; luckily I keep them safely organized in my phone.
How did January treat you? Any big plans for the short month of February?
xx Emorie
I normally don't like January, but this january just passed has been one of my favourites. My husband & I had a fantastic start to the new year with our daughter! I am loving reading every bodies monthly goals, its refreshing and motivating!
ReplyDeleteLauren
http://tasteslikelove.blogspot.com
I read your goal about bring for art to your blog! I LOVE this idea, and I would love to do a co-blogging thing. Maybe we could brain storm a little bit. {My blog is the artistic brunette, centered around art/music}!
ReplyDeleteI definitely struggle with the balance between blogging and other creativity. Sometimes it feels like having this one outlet sucks all of the creative juices out of me. I haven't reached any conclusions, personally, but I love your thought of starting an etsy (and, I think there's DEFINITELY a market for the items you've listed.)
ReplyDeleteI love seafood, too, and I definitely need a Book a month challenge - I have so many books started that I go through so slowly now when the evenings are dark. Good luck with the workouts! It's something on my goal list as well :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm making monthly goals, too! Love reading about yours.
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www.kelseyimagined.com
i think my only goal i set for myself was to start exercising again, and i've been doing great at it. although zumba is my actual exercise and quite a workout for me, not a just for fun like you, so you must be in much better shape! i'm hopping over to your healthy post right now. can't wait to hear more about your etsy shop, all of that sounds awesome. etsy needs more feminist things i'd say!
ReplyDeleteGreat read thhanks
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