So, guys, we’re halfway through November! I do have some goals for this month, but I never got around to posting them until now. I even wrote half this post weeks ago but didn’t get a chance to finish it. Sharing a few achievable goals on my blog each month has proven to be incredibly beneficial for me. I feel extra accountable to get things done when I know I will report back to my readers in this space. I don’t always get everything accomplished on my monthly list, but I’m usually able to knock out the majority of my goals, and I consider that a very good thing.
RECAP OF LAST MONTH:
Have a garage sale {and get rid of all remaining items immediately afterward}… Done! Made a few hundred in the garage sale {which bought me new bar stools and new bedding for the guest bed} and instantly took all remaining items to the Goodwill.
Paint sign… Done! Painted it one night while Micah was at a Suns game and hung it on the wall that same evening.
Start job market documents… I met with my chair to discuss this, but I’m tabling it for now.
Get into a rhythm with dissertation writing… This was so-so. I started off the month well and then fizzled a bit. I got 13 pages written in October, but I need to pick up the pace.
Be intentional with daily nutrition… I don’t feel like this went super well, but I’ve officially cut my afternoon coffee and I bought some non-sugary cereal.
Read two books for fun… Still behind on this! Maybe I can catch up over the holidays? :/
Write one note of encouragement… Done!
GOALS FOR THIS MONTH:
Get Zianne’s birth certificate… We never got an official copy of Z’s birth certificate. I have a copy of her immunization record printed for when we fly, but it doesn’t even have her first name on it. It says “Baby Girl Russum” and the airline attendants checking me in always look at me like I’m crazy. I’m really hoping to have this done before we fly home for Thanksgiving.
Finish Chapter 2 of dissertation… Must get this finished. Ugh.
Write thank yous… It’s rather embarrassing to admit that we still haven’t written our thank yous for Zianne’s birthday that happened almost two months ago. I don’t think 1st birthdays get the same grace period that wedding thank yous do. Oops.
Start photography course… I am photographing a friend’s wedding next month. I feel a bit overwhelmed about it, so I’m thinking now is the perfect time to take the Photography Concentrate Essential Camera Skills course I bought about a year ago. Hopefully I can learn some new tricks very quickly.
Order Christmas card and write holiday letter…
Read two books…
Write a note of encouragement…
I love putting my goals out there for everyone to see. It help keeps me motivated. Good luck on accomplishing your goals.