February

Liz's goals

I figured I would take this snow day to post my goals, even before we meet for our monthly COA meeting. I feel like I've slacked on actually setting goals for a few months now, but I'm going to get back to setting very attainable goals. This will help me get back on track. Here is a brief update on where I've been on my goals in the last few months:

Goal: De-clutter 
I've been pretty good with no accumulating clutter since the COA began- which makes de-cluttering actually pay off. I've finally sold both my violins on Craigslist. I still need to tackle my GWTW collection. I have made myself get rid of an item everytime I bring one in.

Goal: Lose Weight
I gained a  few pounds over the holidays. I still battle with stress eating- which is a huge setback. Jeff and I joined a gym January 4th that we REALLY LOVE. We are loving the classes- including one called BodyPump that uses weight lifting, great music, and works your whole core. I also have been a regular at yoga each week! Still would like to try and lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday. I also joined a weight loss challenge with the girls at work. Work out 3x a week, or put a dollar in the pot. Whoever loses the most percent body fat by June wins 60% of the money. I've become pretty competitive!

Goal: Debt
Jeff and I sat down with our budget again and really set some attainable goals to help our debt situation.

Goal: Career
Opportunities keep popping up for me, at my current job, at other jobs here in KC, and other jobs in other states. Knowing this has helped me to remain positive where I am at on a daily basis. 

Goal: Adultiness
My last post about this goal focused on my clothes and blogging. I can successfully say I am loving my clothes these days (thanks to Clothes Mentor!) and thanks to working out I feel better in my own skin- and I've sifted through my closet (I just got rid of a cardigan I bought in undergrad in 2004). I would still like to blog. I am contemplating a blog about something everyone loves hearing about from me- my letter writing, but I am not sure yet. I would also like to figure out how I fit in to a church community. Do I want to go to church every Sunday? Do I want to join a small group? I don't know.

Goals for February
1. Take clothes to Goodwill and Clothes Mentor
2. Go to the gym at least 12 times
3. Log in to MyFitnessPal every day (I am already at 26 days straight!)
4. Keep under our budget for Food & Entertainment
5. Put $50 a week in our savings account
6. Read 2 books
7. Go to church at least once
8. Blog once (either at Awkward & Awesome or a new blog) 

February

Julie's goals

My focus this month is work/professional development. I have an online class and a ton of work so most of my time will be spent with that. 

Goals

1. Do well in my class

2. Try to do all the wellness items on Back to Her Roots calendar

3. Read a book

4. Knit a hat

5. Give myself pep talks when I need them 

6. Write a blog post

7. Save $270