Welcome to the 4th month of 2023! I keep trying to not be the person who is always mentioning “how time flies” but I am constantly amazed about how fast time is moving by.
In any event, time does continue moving so the choice is mine as to how I use it. Here’s my review of goals and intentions for March followed by my April goals and intentions.
MARCH REVIEW
HOME
Start to declutter the guest room closet-COMPLETED
De-Clutter Jewelry-STARTED
Ask for recommendations on Next Door for dry wall work-NOPE
CREATIVE
Create cards for various events happening this month-COMPLETED
HEALTH/FITNESS
Exercise 8 times this month-ZERO
5,500 steps x 20 days-COMPLETED 17 DAYS
Continue blood sugar tracking-COMPLETED AND IMPROVING.
I am very happy with the progress I am making in this area. My averages are continuing to decline and my sugars are more in range than not.
7 day-174 average; 30 day-170 average; 90 day-189 average.
(February #’s: 185, 189, 195)
My goal is 110-125 so I have a ways to go but this is a process and I have to be patient. I saw a quote today that said, “the day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” This sums up how the process works.
SPIRITUAL/SELF CARE
Facial Steam 4 times-ZERO
Mask 4 times-ZERO
This is really pathetic because I truly enjoy both of these activities. The problem is that I’m usually too tired when I am doing my pm skincare. I’m going to try to do my skincare either by or before 9 PM so that I can get it all in.
FINANCIAL
Complete March budget-STARTED BUT NOT COMPLETED
Reconcile February budget by March 13-NOPE BUT I DID GET IT DONE
Document spending weekly-I MADE PROGRESS IN THIS AREA BUT NOT WEEKLY; STILL WORKING ON A SYSTEM
APRIL GOALS, INTENTIONS & HABITS
HOME
*continue with guest room closet de-clutter
*finish with jewelry declutter
*get rid of CD’s
*finish master bath cabinet reorganization
CREATIVE
*create 4-6 unique birthday cards to use as needed
*make something special for niece’s 1st birthday party
HEALTH/FITNESS
*exercise at least 2 times per week
*5500 steps x 22 days
*continue with blood sugar tracking
*32 ounces of water minimum of 4 days per week
SPIRITUAL/SELF CARE
*mask once per week
*steam once per week
*exfoliate 2 times per week
FINANCIAL
*complete April budget
*close out March budget by April 9
*weekly spending tracking documentation
LESSONS LEARNED IN MARCH
One of the things I learned is that if I give myself a goal to do something 8 times per month, I’ll likely wait until the end of the month and try to do it all at one time. You might notice that my exercise goal is still 8 times this month. However, I have opted for the goal to be twice per week so that I have it constantly in my focus. The same for my skin care. The goal is not to do it four days in a row but once a week throughout the month. The intention is to develop a habit and not just get a certain number of exercise or skin care sessions in.
Wish me luck!!
Any thoughts or suggestions, please share in the comments.
