February Goals

We’re officially one month (and some change) into the new year. While January was a challenging month, I haven’t lost my zeal for cultivating a great 2018. I’ve found that life in this season is just a lot. I can modify and make adjustments where I can, but the reality is, I am a full-time working mom with a tiny person on my hip. My life looks a lot different than it did pre-pregnancy, and it will continue to change and evolve as my tiny person gets bigger. 

One thing I knew I wanted to make a priority this year is prayer. I want to spend more intentional time in prayer over my community, family, friends, and myself. So far, I can honestly say that I am happy with my progress in this area. I don’t always get the time in that I desire, but I am learning to not put pressure on myself to meet unrealistic standards. I used to think my prayer life had to be tied to a full hour of quiet time with some fancy chair, worship music, and colorful journal. There is nothing wrong with those things, but I had to remember “God is just as present while you’re washing dishes at the kitchen sink as he is while you’re worshiping in a church pew.” (God Centered Mom Podcast) 

January Goals Recap 
1. Spending more intentional and sweet time with my husband and daughter PRAISE
2. No unnecessary spending for the month ALMOST THERE
3. Limit TV to one hour three days a week and no TV two days a week (During the workweek) ALMOST THERE
4. Maintain a clean and organized home NEEDS HELP
5. Workout at least twice ALMOST THERE

While I didn’t quite meet my goals of maintaining a clean and organized home, I understand that this will probably always be on my to do list.  I don’t have the time or energy to dedicate into keeping our home the way I would prefer it to look. I am giving myself a GRACE PASS on this one and will continue to work on it. 

I also didn’t meet my workout goals, but I attend a Barre class and really enjoyed it. I wish it was something I could work into my schedule, but between the cost and their class schedule this is going to have to be something I put on hold for a while. I did, however, meet with a personal trainer that has a specialty with nutrition. We met for about 45 minutes and talked about ways to implement more physical activity and better food choices to my everyday life. And the plus is she’s a new, first-time mom too. So she understands the struggle. She’s currently working on some meal planning for me, and is planning to come to our home twice a week to help me kick start some workout routines. So cheers to an awesome month!

February Goals
1. Kick off the Daniel Fast strong and organized
2. No social media + no excessive TV
3. Create a financial plan for the quarter and stick to it
4. Finish a book
5. Implement a workout routine