Everyday Life,Goals

Leaping into March

posted on : March 3, 2020 posted by : Heather 62 Comments

I love what this picture says. March is chapter 3 out of 12. In looking back over the 1st two chapters, are you happy with what you have accomplished? Have there been goals that you have met with smashing success or ones that have fallen by the wayside? For me, both have occurred. January was a wildly successful month. February, at first glance, look a bit dismal, but after a deeper dive, I achieved other things not on my list, so all was not lost. However, March is here, and I have lots I need to accomplish. First, let’s see how February played out.

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.- DONE
  • Start planning Robbie’s graduation party.- DONE
  • 30 mins, three times a week on SEO.- NO
  • Make the dermatology appointment.-NO
  • Come up with a savings plan with Robbie.-NO
  • Schedule posts for when I am on vacation.-NO
  • Try three new recipes.- NO
  • Read three books.-DONE

Three out of eight goals accomplished. On the face of it, it was a terrible month, but then I looked through my notebook full of 2020 goals and saw progress in other areas.

  • Ran a 10k and 1/2 marathon.
  • Signed up for a race in a location I have never raced before.
  • Increased my numbers on all social media platforms for my blog.
  • Renewed the boys’ passports.
  • Ran 70 miles this month.

So, what will March look like? A big focus will be my blog. I have been blogging for a year now. I have learned a lot in the past year, but there is still plenty to learn and do. Here are my goals for March.

March Goals

  • Blog
    • 30 mins, three times a week on SEO.
    • Write and post eight new blog posts.
    • Grow social media platforms by 10%.
    • Finish blog course work.
  • Personal
    • Lose 10lbs.
    • Strength train four times a week.
    • Continue with weeks 11-15 of my training plan for running.
    • Call a dermatologist!
    • Sit Robbie down to discuss a savings plan for college.
  • Household
    • Organize kitchen cabinets.
    • Try two new recipes.

There are so many more things I want to put on the list, but I don’t want to get ahead of myself. We are not traveling this month, so more time can be spent working toward my goals. Plus, I have a few family adventures I want to try.

What about you? What is on your list for March?

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62 COMMENTS

  1. Cindy | 9th Mar 20

    You are doing great holding yourself accountable. i can’t even remember the goals I set half the time! Keep up the great work!

  2. Christina Siwik | 9th Mar 20

    I love how you have broken your goals into monthly chunks. That is what I do with my monthly vision boards.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      It really helps, doesn’t it?

  3. Holly | 9th Mar 20

    Looks like you have some great goals for March, and I love how you bring your goals forward when you couldn’t get to them the month before!

  4. Angela | Mean Green Chef | 9th Mar 20

    I LOVE your monthly goals and you’ve inspired me to take action on them as well! Thanks so much for sharing and I’ll stay tuned in 🙂

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you! I hope you crush yours as well.

  5. Liz | 9th Mar 20

    Love this! Keep your eye on the ball!

  6. Debbie | 9th Mar 20

    And the other goal is accountability, and you’ve achieved this! Yay! Good job, keep it up. You are obviously always moving forward and progressing.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      I never thought of that as a goal, but you are right. Thanks!

  7. jen | 9th Mar 20

    i love your constant goal setting and tracking system! It’s so important to keep checking in especially in month three!

  8. Stacey Billingsley | 9th Mar 20

    It’s great that you set goals and share them. So inspiring! I feel pretty good with how my year is going. Like you, I’ve met some and not met others, but I am doing the best I can, and I am proud of what I have accomplished so far.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      As you should be! Great job accomplishing your goals.

  9. Tonya | the Writer Mom | 9th Mar 20

    You’re doing great! It’s hard not to look at how much we DIDN’T accomplish, but it’s better if we can see how much we DID. ☺️

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Exactly. We have to keep the positive mindset.

  10. Tiffany | 9th Mar 20

    Great goals – I need to start some of this – more precise goals to help achieve them!

  11. judean | 9th Mar 20

    Heather, I love how you are holding yourself accountable by sharing your goal progress! I too have to spend time on SEO but it is so much work! Kudos to you for writing 8 posts in a month, I struggle with that myself! I love following your journey –

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you so much. That means a lot.

  12. Diane Kurzava | 9th Mar 20

    Writing your goals down is the way to get them accomplished! Good job!

  13. Lisa Manderino | 9th Mar 20

    It is so good to set goals and its okay if we don’t accomplish them all at once!

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Exactly. I need to cut myself some slack.

  14. jody | 9th Mar 20

    Wow this is amazing. Good job on all your accomplishments.

  15. Tricia Snow | 9th Mar 20

    LOL Your goal list looks like mine.3 “done” and 10 “no’s”! All we need is a little grace and a little more time right?

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Time has been my issue. I am cutting myself some slack. I will get there. Good luck with yours too!

  16. Ramae Hamrin | 9th Mar 20

    Excellent goal tracking! I’m so happy for you with all that running. I just organized my kitchen cabinets … again … and it’s one of the most satisfying things I ever do. Best wishes with that! 😊

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you. Those cabinets get so messy. Now to train the others that live with me to keep them that way. LOL!!

  17. Sandi | 9th Mar 20

    Great goal plan. Best wishes,

  18. Kendra | 9th Mar 20

    Awesome! I love your transparency, accountability, and grace! My March goals include 10 lbs weight loss, read 1 book, get out in nature at least once per week, and re-work my blog visually and refocus my content specifically for my avatar.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Awesome goals! Good luck.

  19. Adrienne | 10th Mar 20

    I think it is fantastic that you are sharing your goals and how they are going to keep yourself accountable. It is helpful for us to as you remain positive and focused!

  20. Jennifer | 10th Mar 20

    Well done for achieving some of your February goals. And, having March goals to aim for.

  21. Debbi H | 10th Mar 20

    Great job on the goals you have reached! I love that you set goals for yourself and post them to keep yourself accountable.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you. It really helps me stay on track.

  22. SUzan | It’s My Sustainable Life | 10th Mar 20

    Great job on keeping yourself accountable!

  23. Noelle | 10th Mar 20

    It sounds like you have done a lot. Make that dermatology appt! 😊I actually need to do that too, so thanks for the reminder. It sounds like you do have a great way to track your goals.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you. I am not sure why that one is so hard to do. It is a phone call. LOL.

  24. vanessa | 10th Mar 20

    You are one busy woman, but you prioritize very well. I’ve been thinking about WW, but haven’t convinced myself yet. I still like eating with reckless abandonment! Not good, I know!

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you. WW is great. However, like anything else you need to put the work in. So far I am down 2lbs, so that is progress.

  25. Katie | 10th Mar 20

    Great list of goals! I love goals tooooooo!

  26. Shannon | 11th Mar 20

    Great job! Just putting your goals down means you are more likely to get them done!

  27. Lisa | 11th Mar 20

    Your monthly goals are great. We love the process of carrying them over when not completed.

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Right, we can’t just forget them because they did not happen.

  28. Cindy | 11th Mar 20

    You are nailing your goals I think! Well done. I’m doing great with the big goals I laid out for myself. I’m being a bit more fluid with the time. But I list deadlines for myself on those that need them and I’m hitting those deadlines!

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thank you! I am happy to hear you are hitting your deadlines as well.

  29. Michele | 11th Mar 20

    Your goals are so motivational! I need to write down my goals each month. Maybe I would be more accountable that way!

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Thanks so much. Yes, this helps me stay accountable.

  30. ANgela | 11th Mar 20

    March is my craziest month at work each year – I just want to survive and keep my sense of humor through it all!

    • Heather | 12th Mar 20

      Yes, that was my February, hence why I did not accomplish most of them.

  31. Lisa | 16th Mar 20

    Nice goals. I too am trying to strength train more often.

  32. Annette Durbin | 23rd Mar 20

    Great job!!! I think the first thing to do is for me to write my goals down. I’ve been swamped with planning online lessons, but hopefully I can think about something else this week and set some goals, too!!

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