Goal Check-in and What will February Bring

Hello February! Tell me, did January seem long to you? I have heard several people remark that January was the longest month ever. I did not find it felt any longer than any other month. Perhaps because we had decent weather and winter is not as bad as it could be. Of course, the last time we had such a mild winter here in Boston, we ended up with 108 inches of snow. Every week in February was a snowstorm. No, thank you!

If you recall, back in January, I said I would be posting about my goals and my progress throughout the year. It helps keep me on point, and I hope to inspire others to reach for their goals. So how did I do?

January Goals

• Make an appointment with a dermatologist.- NOPE
• Start a new strength training program.- DONE
• Pick a marathon to run._DONE
• Purchase family room furniture.-DONE
• Save an extra $900.00.- DONE
• Schedule out scrapbook dates with friends.-DONE
• Organize bathroom.-DONE
• Write six new posts.- Missed it by 1!
• Learn more about SEO.- NOPE

Nine goals, and I only missed 3. Not bad. The dermatologist goal, I never got around to it. I never made it a priority, and I need to do that. I was also awful at setting some time aside to learn more about SEO. Tomorrow that stops. I am putting aside 3o minutes 3 times a week to learn more.

Though not explicitly called out in January, I did make progress in other categories and related subcategories listed for 2020.

Personal

• Health
  • Get 7 hours of sleep a night.- averaging about 6.5 hours
  • Run/Walk 2020 miles.- 148.82/2020
  • Running consistently and on week 7 of my heart rate training program.
• Travel and Recreation
  • Weekend away with Bill.- BOOKED
  • The Canadian Rockies.- BOOKED
  • Read 50 books. – three books read in January.
  • Scrapbook once a week.-I have been consistently doing this.

Financial

• Less frivolous spending.- I was much better this month, but still not where I want to be.

Overall, January was great. Now it time to think of February. What do I want to accomplish this month?

February Goals

• Start weight watchers again. I need help in dropping this weight that I gained while injured and find this program to be the most helpful.
• Start planning Robbie’s graduation party.
• 30 mins, three times a week on SEO.
• Make the dermatology appointment.
• Come up with a savings plan with Robbie.
• Schedule posts for when I am on vacation.
• Try three new recipes.
• Read three books.

We are headed on vacation this month, so any household goal will have to wait until March. I think these will keep me busy enough.

What about you? Did you accomplish your goals for January? What are your plans for February? Post in the comments or reach out to me on my Goal Climbers 2020 Facebook page.