- Continue with daily prayers, meditation, being grateful, positive, and joyful
- Continue to attend Temple prayer/blessing services online
- Participate in the July prayer gathering if possible
- Continue to cultivate non-attachment by being generous and giving to the extent I am able
I was able to attend online blessing services at the Temple, in July; The July monthly prayer gathering hasn't taken place yet, as of this afternoon. I also continued with daily prayers, meditation, being grateful, and I have tried to be positive and joyful. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Spiritual (10)
- Continue with daily prayers, meditation, being grateful, positive, and joyful
- Continue to attend Temple prayer/blessing services online
- Participate in the August prayer gathering if possible
- Continue to cultivate non-attachment by being generous and giving to the extent I am able
July House (9)(9): The goal is a home that is pleasant, comfortable, and welcoming.
- Clean - Tackle those areas that need a deep cleaning
- Organize - Continue to find a place for everything and keep everything in its place
- Well maintained - Keep "erasing the evidence"; implement daily and weekly cleaning schedules
- Decluttered - Declutter a minimum of 15 items in July, too; donations pick up scheduled for July 15
I have been keeping the house tidy and maintained; I decluttered 15 items and the donations were picked up! I am keeping the rating at 9.
August House (9):
- Clean - Clean as needed
- Organize - Continue to find a place for everything and keep everything in its place
- Well maintained - Keep "erasing the evidence"; implement daily and weekly cleaning schedules
- Decluttered - Continue to declutter
July Garden (9)(9): The goal is a garden that is productive, yet drought tolerant.
- Maintain (water frequently as needed, weed, fertilize)- Continue with landscaping the side yard
The garden is being maintained. The roses and oleander are flowering, the moringa plants are growing, and I'm harvesting tomatoes! I am keeping the rating at 9.
August Garden (9):
- Maintain(water frequently as needed, weed, fertilize)
- Continue with landscaping the side yard
July Daughter (10)(10): The goal is to continue to have a close relationship with her.
- Daily texts, phone calls, and video chatting, etc., to keep in close touch with her
- Be supportive of her and continue to be there for her
Daughter and I continue to keep in contact daily. I've said this before and I'll say it again - she has been a blessing. Her planned visit during the first weekend in July didn't take place due to the virus, but, I am grateful that we get to see each other during our nightly online chats. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Daughter (10):
- Daily texts, phone calls, and video chatting, etc., to keep in close touch with her
- Be supportive of her and continue to be there for her
July Family & Friends (10)(10): The goal is to continue to have a close connection with family and friends.
- Be supportive of her and continue to be there for her
Daughter and I continue to keep in contact daily. I've said this before and I'll say it again - she has been a blessing. Her planned visit during the first weekend in July didn't take place due to the virus, but, I am grateful that we get to see each other during our nightly online chats. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Daughter (10):
- Daily texts, phone calls, and video chatting, etc., to keep in close touch with her
- Be supportive of her and continue to be there for her
July Family & Friends (10)(10): The goal is to continue to have a close connection with family and friends.
- Regular phone calls and emails to check on family and friends
On going. I have been interacting regularly with family and friends through phone calls, etc. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Family and Friends (10):
- Regular phone calls and emails to check on family and friends
July Community (10)(10): The goals is to be involved in my community
- Continue to participate in the blogging community
On going. I have been interacting regularly with family and friends through phone calls, etc. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Family and Friends (10):
- Regular phone calls and emails to check on family and friends
July Community (10)(10): The goals 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
- Continue to participate in Temple online services
I participated in the blogging community, continued to participate in the online group, exchanged weekly phone calls with neighbor T, interacted with other neighbors, and participated in temple services online. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Community (10):
- Continue to participate in the various community groups to the extent possible.
I participated in the blogging community, continued to participate in the online group, exchanged weekly phone calls with neighbor T, interacted with other neighbors, and participated in temple services online. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Community (10):
- Continue to participate in the various community groups to the extent possible.
July Finances (10)(10): The goal is financial security
- Continue spending mindfully, with purpose
I continued to spend mindfully, even though my spending levels were higher than normal, and with purpose in July, too, as I continued to stock up. I am grateful that I was able to do so. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Finances (10):
I continued to spend mindfully, even though my spending levels were higher than normal, and with purpose in July, too, as I continued to stock up. I am grateful that I was able to do so. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Finances (10):
- Continue spending mindfully, with purpose
July Health & Well Being (7.5)(8): The goal is good health
July Health & Well Being (7.5)(8): The goal is good health
- See if I can reschedule any or all of this month's medical appointments, too
- Continue to work on the same life style changes as before to the extent possible
- Continue to strive to attain a healthier weight (lose 5 lbs)
- Continue to strive to attain a healthier weight (lose 5 lbs)
I rescheduled a couple of my medical appointments. However, I did go for a blood test and a much delayed check up with the oncologist. When I was weighed in at the doctor's office, I had lost 5 lbs. from my previous appointment. My blood test results were good for the most part, although my calcium level was a bit too high! I was told to stop taking the supplements I had been taking, per earlier doctor's orders! I'm raising the rating to 8!
August Health & Well Being (8):
- See if I can reschedule at least one of this month's medical appointments, too
- Schedule another blood test- Continue to work on the same life style changes as before to the extent possible
- Continue to strive to attain a healthier weight
July Time Management (7.5)(7.5): The goal is to spend my time in a mindful manner.
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
- Spend time purposefully, mindfully
On going. I have continued to feel that I am not making the best use of my time! I will keep the rating at 7.5.
August Time Management (7.5):
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
- Spend time purposefully, mindfully
July Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10)(10): The goal is to relax doing something I enjoy doing for the pleasure of it.
- Engage in daily joyful activities
- Continue to strive to attain a healthier weight
July Time Management (7.5)(7.5): The goal is to spend my time in a mindful manner.
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
- Spend time purposefully, mindfully
On going. I have continued to feel that I am not making the best use of my time! I will keep the rating at 7.5.
August Time Management (7.5):
- Keep to a more regular schedule
- Procrastinate less
- Spend time purposefully, mindfully
July Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10)(10): The goal is to relax doing something I enjoy doing for the pleasure of it.
- Engage in daily joyful activities
- Daily piano practicing
- Do a crafts project - finish the quilt!
I have been engaging in daily joyful activities, have been practicing the piano, and finished the quilt, which was much appreciated by my friend who received it. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10):
- Do a crafts project - finish the quilt!
I have been engaging in daily joyful activities, have been practicing the piano, and finished the quilt, which was much appreciated by my friend who received it. I am keeping the rating at 10.
August Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies/Me-Time (10):
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- Daily piano practicing
- Pick one unfinished crafts project and finish it!
- Pick one unfinished crafts project and finish it!
How was your July? What are your goals for August?
You are doing really well Bless. You've increased your health rating (I think, part of that section is missing) and all the others have stayed the same.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the continued decluttering as I know you don't find that the easiest thing to do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Eileen. Yes, part of the health section was missing, but, I have updated that! I did increase the health rating, partly because I had lost a little weight and partly because I've been taken off one additional dietary supplement I had been taking. The next blood test will check to see if that was the right thing to do, but, I am hoping that it will be. :)
DeleteCongratulations on the weight loss. Was that as a result of planning or just a happy coincidence? ��
DeleteA little bit of both, I think. But, the next 5 lbs. is going to require some work!
DeleteYou have definitely hit your groove and are doing great with your goals. We should all be so organized and disciplined.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am not admitting to anything, but, I might have relaxed my expectations in certain areas a bit! :)
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