Monthly Goals: February

For the past couple of years, I have been perfectly content with my “Daily To-Do List”. Striking off everything on that list was the only goal I consciously worked towards. But eventually, things started falling through the cracks and several things I wanted to do, never got done. I realized I needed to set specific time-bound targets that I could deliberately work towards.

After reading this article on goal setting by Money Saving Mom, I decided to buckle up and get started. I tried setting a bunch of goals for the month of January – simple ones, just to test the waters. And I am pleased to say, it went pretty well.

My goals for January were:

  1. Stay up to date on the Good Morning Girls Ephesians Bible Study. — Done
  2. Teach the kids to write the alphabets (A-Q). — Done
  3. Teach the kids to recite Psalm 23:1-2. — Done
  4. Read The Good Wife’s Guide. — Done

Now that I have achieved the goals for January, I finally have enough gumption to plot out February’s goals.

My goals for the month of February are:

  1. Stay up to date on the Good Morning Girls Ephesians Bible Study.
  2. Teach the kids to write the alphabets (R-Z) and numbers (1-9).
  3. Teach the kids to recite Psalm 23:3.
  4. Take pictures of my husband with our kids.
  5. Take a CD backup of all the photos on our laptop.
  6. Read Tell Your Time and A Reluctant Queen.

I like making lists. I really do. So, at the beginning of the month, I write down what I want to accomplish by the end of the month. It empties my brain and keeps me sane. (Hey, that rhymed!). And when I do get to strike off a completed item from my list… Oh, the joy! 😀

These monthly goals remind me that I have to work towards them every day. I have to teach the kids their memory verse at least once a day if I want them to memorize it by the end of the month. If I want to complete a book, I have to read at least a chapter a day.

Goals also keep me from procrastination. We were supposed to have taken a CD backup of our photos way back in 2011 {insert sheepish grin}. Now, that it is on my list of goals for February, I will finally get to it. As always, blogging about these goals keeps me accountable.

I am sure those of you who have a paying job do have work related goals. But how do you keep track of your personal or family goals? Does goal setting help you get things done? I would truly appreciate it if you would share your opinions in the comments section below.

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10 thoughts on “Monthly Goals: February”

  1. Dear Sheena, I enjoy your posts thoroughly …..I remember Binny’s excitement in telling he has triplets when I was in Bangalore at AG church for worship on a Sunday 2 years ago…He was holding 2 of your lovely boys.. Sadly I didn’t get much time with all the rush n push ! It’s truly a delight to read about them. Your writing surely strikes a chord in my heart….thank you for sharing from your heart…

  2. Hopped from Bless a Blogger… I so do lists..at work. If I didn’t I wouldn’t get anything done. Yet, I don’t always have a list for home. Maybe this is something that I can do and maybe just maybe I can accomplish some things at home, with my children and my husband. I def need to put “date night” on my list! We haven’t had one in months!

    1. I totally understand.. Now that something is on my list (and I’ve blogged about it), I HAVE to get it done! Hoping you get to go out and have a fun date with your husband :).

  3. I love to make lists as well, and you’re right–it’s such a nice feeling to cross something off a list. I like your idea of monthly goals. Again, you’ve encouraged me to do something similar! Thanks!

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