It's time to post my December goals to achieve a more balanced life! This December is a special month; it is the last month of not only this year, but this decade! Since my monthly balanced life goals are how I ensure that my New Year's Resolutions are implemented throughout the year, this last month of December becomes especially important!
As I've explained before, my monthly balanced life goals are similar to the spokes of a wheel, with the length of each spoke representing my satisfaction in that area of my life, from 1 to 10, with 1 being most dissatisfied and 10 being most satisfied. Ideally, all the spokes are of equal length and the wheel will roll along smoothly. If the spokes are of unequal lengths, then, the resulting wheel will be lop-sided and wobbly. My ratings for each segment are shown within the parentheses, with the beginning of the month ratings in black.
As I've explained before, my monthly balanced life goals are similar to the spokes of a wheel, with the length of each spoke representing my satisfaction in that area of my life, from 1 to 10, with 1 being most dissatisfied and 10 being most satisfied. Ideally, all the spokes are of equal length and the wheel will roll along smoothly. If the spokes are of unequal lengths, then, the resulting wheel will be lop-sided and wobbly. My ratings for each segment are shown within the parentheses, with the beginning of the month ratings in black.
Spiritual: (10): The goal is to live a spiritually meaningful life:
- Continue with daily prayers, meditation, being grateful, positive, and joyful
- Continue to cultivate non-attachment to material things by donating/decluttering more
- Hold the annual almsgiving, scheduled for December 8
- Attend the December rosary prayer gathering, if possible (no date, yet)
- Watch midnight mass from the Vatican on Christmas Eve (an annual tradition for me)
House (9.5): The goal is a home that is pleasant, comfortable, and welcoming:
- Clean - Clean the house for the almsgiving; decorate for the season
- Organize - Continue to find a place for everything and keep everything in its place
- Well maintained - Keep "erasing the evidence"
- Decluttered - Declutter 31 items in December; call for a donations pick up
Garden (8): The goal is a garden that is productive, yet drought tolerant:
- Maintain (water 1- 2 times per week, depending on how much rain we get; weed)- Clean out the garden shed
Daughter (10): The goal is to continue to have a close relationship with her:
- Daily texts, phone calls, and video chatting, etc.
- Daily texts, phone calls, and video chatting, etc.
- Enjoy her planned visit at the end of the month
Family & Friends (10): The goal is to have a connection with family members and friends:
Family & Friends (10): The goal is to have a connection with family members and friends:
- Regular phone calls and emails
- Might see some family and friends at the almsgiving (they've all been invited to attend; whether they do is up to them)
- Attend two birthday parties that are scheduled for this month
- Wish other family and friends on their birthdays
- Celebrate Christmas with family and friends
Community (10): The goal is to be involved in my community:
- Might see some family and friends at the almsgiving (they've all been invited to attend; whether they do is up to them)
- Attend two birthday parties that are scheduled for this month
- Wish other family and friends on their birthdays
- Celebrate Christmas with family and friends
Community (10): The goal is to be involved in my community:
- Continue to participate in the blogging community
- Weekly phone calls with neighbor T
- Continue to participate in the online group of which I am a member
- Participate in temple events
- Mail the red hats for new borns to American Heart Association
- Deliver the other hats to the cancer center
Finances (10): The goal is financial security:
- Weekly phone calls with neighbor T
- Continue to participate in the online group of which I am a member
- Participate in temple events
- Mail the red hats for new borns to American Heart Association
- Deliver the other hats to the cancer center
Finances (10): The goal is financial security:
- Continue budgeting and spending mindfully, with purpose.
Health & Well Being (8): The goal is good health:
- Attend the medical appointments (2) and lab tests (1) scheduled for this month
- Continue to work on the following life style changes:
Health & Well Being (8): The goal is good health:
- Attend the medical appointments (2) and lab tests (1) scheduled for this month
- Continue to work on the following life style changes:
- better diet - eat more vegetables, less carbs
- better hydration - drink 8 x 8oz glasses of water, daily
- better sleep habits - try to adjust the sleep schedule (earlier bed time)
- more exercise - get back on a walking schedule
- better hydration - drink 8 x 8oz glasses of water, daily
- better sleep habits - try to adjust the sleep schedule (earlier bed time)
- more exercise - get back on a walking schedule
- Get back down to a healthier weight through diet and exercise
Time Management (8): The goal is to spend my time in a mindful manner:
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10): The goal is to relax doing something I enjoy doing for the pleasure of it.
- Continue to make my holiday gifts
Time Management (8): The goal is to spend my time in a mindful manner:
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10): The goal is to relax doing something I enjoy doing for the pleasure of it.
- Continue to make my holiday gifts
- Engage in daily joyful activities
- Participate in the Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt
Those are my goals for a more balanced life in December. It can often be a busy month for a number of reasons, with almsgiving preparations as well as Christmas and New Year's and all the family gatherings that usually take place at this time of the year. But, I am hoping that I will be able to enjoy participating in this month's activities without getting too stressed and overwhelmed. Are you making any goals for a more balanced life in December?
- Participate in the Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt
Those are my goals for a more balanced life in December. It can often be a busy month for a number of reasons, with almsgiving preparations as well as Christmas and New Year's and all the family gatherings that usually take place at this time of the year. But, I am hoping that I will be able to enjoy participating in this month's activities without getting too stressed and overwhelmed. Are you making any goals for a more balanced life in December?
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