Happy Thursday! Happy February! It is the first Thursday of the month so I am sharing my monthly goals and an update on last month’s goals. 

I set my January goals with big new year, new me energy. I had big plans for a fresh start. When I set my goals, I was anticipating getting back to our regular school routine and that did not happen. We had snow days, two hour delays, a sick kiddo, early dismissals for weather, and some other unexpected events. Here’s how I did:

1. Exercise at least 20 minutes before school every day – Nope! I only did it a few times. I had a hard time getting up on those cold, dark mornings. I did get a workout in at least three days a week, but it was often after school.
2. Walk or run for 20 minutes a day – Nope! It was cold and dark and I did not venture out. I have a treadmill in my basement but I didn’t make it happen.
3. Go on one date with Jeff – Nope! We hung out at home a bit, but we didn’t make it out for a date.
4. Only eat out as a group three times and I only go out to lunch three or less times – Yes! We ate at home a bunch!
5. Curate my clothes – Yes! I have been ruthless this month. When my closet fell down, I got rid of a bunch that I wasn’t wearing. As I get dressed each day this month, I have been putting things I am not loving in the donate pile. I have only purchased a few items that fill a need in my closet.
6. Read 4 books – Yes! I actually read 7 books and I am in the middle of three right now. 
7. Work on my 2024 goals – Yes! I am not quite finished with them, but I am working on them. I listed to a Mel Robbins podcast along with her 2024 workbook and am feeling pretty good about where I am heading this year.

Well, that is a goal reflection like I haven’t seen in a while. So many things I didn’t do! Yikes! I spent some time this week reflecting on why I didn’t achieve my goals and I have changed some parts of my morning routine and my daily/weekly/monthly planning to better meet my goals this month.

1. Go on TWO dates with Jeff.

I had a date night planned this weekend, but now Jack has an evening swim meet session. I’m not giving up though. If we don’t make it out this weekend, I will get something on the calendar later this month.

2. Workout for 20 minutes at least 3 mornings a week.

I listen to the Best of Both Worlds podcast and the hosts repeatedly say 3 times a week is a habit. I want morning exercise to be a habit again, so three times a week it is.

3. Walk or run at least 3 days a week.

See above for the three times a week is a habit explanation. I can walk/run inside on my treadmill or outside in the fresh air. I just need to keep moving!

4. Get outside every day.

I got out of the habit of getting outside no matter what the weather in January and I noticed a difference in my attitude and outlook. Time to get myself back outside. Last year I focused on 23 minutes a day and I like that number (it’s my birthday) so I’ll stick with it!

5. Work on my posture.

My school has a lot of windows and reflective surfaces. I have been noticing that my back is nice and straight but I am pitching forward from the hips. I am going to take an extra second when I start walking to stand straight up this month. I am also going to wear our posture adjuster for at least one hour three times a week.

There you have it. My five goals for February. Here’s hoping I have better results when I am back to share an update on the first Thursday of March than I did today. I am going to continue to focus on more books and less social media in February, but I am not making it an official goal because it went so well in January. Are you setting any goals for this month? Are you continuing to work towards your annual goals? Or are you someone that doesn’t set official goals? Either way, I hope you make good progress this month! Have a great day full of sunshine and books!

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