Can you believe that 2014 is halfway gone already? When 2014 started I made some pretty big goals for myself and I am really determined to meet most of them. Here are the goals I set for myself (read the original post
HERE) and how I am doing:
Health/Fitness Goals
- Meet my 100 pound weightloss goal
- Complete three 5k races
- Complete the BCS half marathon in December 2014.
- Commit to working out a minimum of 3 days a week.
- Meal prep on Sundays
UPDATE: I have completed one 5K, my workout schedule still needs some work but it is getting better, I decided I wasn't going to do the BCS half but am reconsidering doing a half in January 2015, I am still siting at 30 lbs lost, and meal prep hasn't really gone well.
Academic Goals
- Manage my study time better.
- Try to get at least one 'A' each semester.
UPDATE: My first semester in 2014 I got 3 A's, and I feel I have managed my course work slightly better. This is going to be important to mater before Fall because I will be taking 15 hours in the Fall (apparently I like to punish myself,
Spiritual Goals
- Get to know Jesus better by reading the Gospel.
- Use my prayer journal everyday
- Count my blessings more often
- Go to mass faithfully every Sunday and actively seek the Holy Spirit in my heart.
- Engage in random acts of love and kindness whenever possible.
UPDATE: I still need lots of work in this area. I still struggle with putting Jesus at the forefront of my life. I have become better at recognizing my blessings as well as trying to participate in random acts of kindness.
Financial Goals
- Make and stick to our family budget.
- Save more and spend less.
- Start a savings/college fund for MJ.
- Eliminate frivolous purchases.
UPDATE: I have gotten better about my spending. Still trying to stick to a budget, it seems that we keep having a lot of unexpected expenses. Madelynn goes to Kindergarten in the Fall, so I am hoping to take some of the money we have been paying in childcare and put it towards her college.
Misc. Goals
- Read 4 non-school books
- Grow my hair out. {Get ready for some awkward stage hair photos on my instagram. You can follow me @assignmentamanda.}
UPDATE: I have not read a non-school book yet but have some on the list. As for growing my hair, other than a trim and reshape I haven't cut it yet even though I really want to most days. It is now long enough to get in a decent pony tail so that helps.
How are you doing on your 2014 goals?
My goals have been up and down! Keep at the running - I've never been in love with running, but I love how I feel when I complete the run. Finishing a half marathon is one of the best feelings in the world! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAs I always say, some progress is better than no progress. You are doing awesome. Congratulations your weight loss thus far. My main goal this year was to have a debt-free wedding and we did it! Now I need to set some new goals. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me to do better every time I read your written goals! I didn't write down goals this year, I did the one word thing and my word is love. Sometimes I want to kick it to the curb, but I can really say that love is on my mind a lot and it helps me walk in love with my fellow man when sometimes I simply don't feel like it. :)
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