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:
- 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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