I’m bringing back monthly goals in 2011. I am so big on making goals. I think they keep me sane and motivated to do something. I can easily get stuck in a stagnant pattern of everyday life but goals keep me striving for more.
Without further ado, in January, I want to…
- Get back on track. I have gone crazy over these past few weeks with my eating. I’m not tracking, drinking enough water, or exercising as I should. I need to get back to Weight Watchers meetings and get back to taking my health seriously. I don’t want to end 2011 the same way I ended 2010, but it’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to get there.
- Drink at least 24oz of water a day. I suck at drinking water. Seriously. I hate the taste, no matter if it’s room temperature, ice cold, or flavored. It’s a necessary evil and I want to work on drinking more of it because I have to stop drinking so much soda! I’m starting small in January, just 24oz a day. I want to someday easily drink 70-80oz of water a day. Baby steps, though.
- Be less connected. I am terribly connected to my laptop, Blackberry, and iPod Touch. I am constantly on one of those forms of technology all day. I want to live more in the moment and stop depending on my technology to keep me busy and occupied. Ideally, I’d like to completely disconnect once a day, but I want to start with shutting down all forms of technology by 9pm and media fasting on Saturdays. I can get too caught up in the online world that I forget to actually be here, in the moment.
- Help out more. I’ve fallen into a pattern of letting housework slide and my mom take on the stress of maintaining a household. I want to help out more around the house and take a more active role in it. One day, I will have my own apartment to take care of, but I can’t forget that this is also my apartment and I need to take care of this one as well.
- Get serious about my money. Admittedly, I let my finances slide a little during the holiday season. I used my credit card more than I should and was intent on spending, spending, spending. I need to buckle down, though, and start paying off my credit cards, saving, and spending more wisely. This starts with calling my collection agency to get my monster bill taken care of. It continues with sitting down, creating a budget, and sticking to it. I need to get serious about saving and paying off my credit cards.
I hope your January is off to a rocking start! Do you have any goals, big or small, for this month?
I really love the monthly goal idea. I would almost do it for myself this year except that there are so many unknowns ahead of me. I also think it's a great idea to have specific rewards in mind. Maybe I'll start this later on!
That's a great group of goals. YOu'll be in good company on that getting your eating back on track! I'll be doing the same. My goal is to try to make a big dinner every Sunday so i have yummy/healthy leftovers for lunches for the week. I know that won't always happen as I have some out of town trips planned, but I want to do that as much as possible (and maybe make extras so I can freeze meals).
Here's to a fantastic January!
These are fantastic! I'm so with you; smaller goals with tighter timelines really help me keep on track as well. I also suck at drinking water but I forced myself during the weeks before the wedding (for good skin!) and I found I really felt a lot better!
January: Take care of myself. Enjoy Israel. Don't get overwhelmed by my new job. Pack NOT at the last minute…
Have you tried putting lemon, lime or cucumber in your water? The little bit of flavor always makes me drink a bit more.
Good luck with your January goals lady!
Ah, monthly goals! Good idea. Seems a lot more manageable than big huge looming goals for a whole year 🙂 I love that you have a reward system in place; that's a great way to stay motivated. Can't wait to hear more!
I'm anxious to hear what people think of the new WW program. I'm hearing for processed food junkies like me, it'll be bad. Someone on one forum said her popcorn she eats every day went from 1 point to 7.
My break was great…I might have to disconnect more too!
These are great, all very attainable goals – and they all go really well together! Keep us posted!
I was sad to go back to work today. We have some of the similar ideas for our new years. Here's to seeing them through!
I'm right there with you on the water thing. I usually only drink it when I'm so. thirsty. I also get easily dehydrated so this isn't good.
Good luck with your goals! 🙂
I think the monthly goals are a great idea!! And rewards are even better!I like drinking water but even I have a hard time drinking enough of it. You can totally do this!!
How are you going with your goals just a few days in?
I like the monthly goal idea 🙂
Love the goals, and i like the idea of setting monthly goals in order to keep on track with your yearly goals, and i LOVE that you have set things that if you achieve this months goals that you reward yourself.
LOVE IT, such a inspiration!!
I love the idea of monthly goals! Good luck, Stephany!
Monthly Goals=great idea=less daunting than a yearly goal. Kind of like breaking up something into small steps. I like it 🙂
I think going media free on Saturdays is an awesome idea. How did your first Saturday go?
My January goal is to get back on track with my eating. So far, so good!
These are fab goals Stephany!! Good luck to you!! We'll all be with you along to way! 🙂