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:
- Stay up to date on the Good Morning Girls Ephesians Bible Study. — Done
- Teach the kids to write the alphabets (A-Q). — Done
- Teach the kids to recite Psalm 23:1-2. — Done
- 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:
- Stay up to date on the Good Morning Girls Ephesians Bible Study.
- Teach the kids to write the alphabets (R-Z) and numbers (1-9).
- Teach the kids to recite Psalm 23:3.
- Take pictures of my husband with our kids.
- Take a CD backup of all the photos on our laptop.
- 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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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…
Thank you for the encouragement Leena.. It truly means a lot to me!
Great goals. I would recommend getting Carbonite for your photos. Way easier!!
Thanks for the tip Lindsey, gonna check it out!
Keep up the great work! You will rejoice when you are finished and be raring for more to tackle…succeeding with the power of the Lord is so confidence and hope- building!
Thank you for the encouragement, Jacqueline!
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!
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 :).
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!
So glad my post encouraged you, Gail. Thank you for stopping by!