As we head towards the end of the year in less than 60 days, let’s review our goals for last month. I try not to put too much pressure on myself to get lots done during this time of year but I still want to maintain a “to do” or “get it done” rhythm!
October Review
HOME
-Empty filing cabinet-DONE. I had one drawer left to empty that housed my paperwork and I found space in the guest room closet makeover to store it all.
-Finish guest room closet-DONE and I posted about it here.
-Get quotes for my ceiling drywall-NOT YET but I did ask some friends for recommendations including apps that they’ve used to find workers.
-Clean out 2 drawers-NOPE. I really thought this would be an easy one but I just didn’t get to it.
CREATIVE
-Finalize holiday card design-NOPE. Again, just another thing that I didn’t get to.
-Clear scrap area-DONE but then I made a mess again because I was working on a couple of projects. In reality, I cleared the area and put items away so that I could start work on some things. The area will likely stay kind of a mess until after the holidays. That’s really okay with me because my goal is to clean up after each project. That is still a work in progress.
FITNESS/HEALTH
-Make green juice at least twice this month-NOPE. I can’t seem to decide if this is something that I want to do on a regular basis. I enjoy the juice when I do make it but I could never find the energy to make it. I’ll be thinking about this one and whether or want to continue or change the timing.
FINANCIAL
-Complete the monthly budget-NOPE
-Weekly tracking-casually but not as organized as I wanted it to be.
NOVEMBER GOALS
November is the official start of holiday season and life gets busier and busier. I am going to be nice to myself and focus on getting my holiday projects done and on time and focus on enjoying that!
HOME
**Declutter 2-4 drawers
CREATIVE
**Finalize card design by 11/7
**Start making holiday cards
**Make gifts for friends, family and work colleagues
FITNESS/HEALTH
*Eat no more than 1 lunch out per week when in the field for work
FINANCIAL
**Look for a budget template that does more automatic calculations. Part of the reason I procrastinate on my budget work is because I have to do so many manual calculations! Call me lazy but I want the numbers to magically go where they’re supposed. I’ll likely talk to my friend, Michyle, who is a spread sheet wizard to see if my wants are realistic!
Running To Do List
Clean makeup brushes(then schedule regularly)Declutter makeupClean behind the stove- Clean behind the refrigerator
Install magnifying mirror in the primary bath- Install new shower head in primary bath
- Remove broken shower head in guest bath
- Install another shower head in guest bath
- Print 2022 Project Life pages
- Put 2022 Project Life pages in an album
- Print 2023 Project Life pages
- Put 2023 Project Life pages in an album
- Hem maxi dress
- Touch up paint in the primary bath
I haven’t done much on this list but I’m going to keep working on getting these things done before the end of the year.
October is done and November has just begun. It’s starting to feel like fall which is my favorite season. In addition to the crafty goodies I’ll be working on, I also want to enjoy time spent with friends and family. Life is short so life it up!!!
