Once again, I'm late with reviewing and posting my monthly goals! Talk about time management and procrastinating! LOL.
Health, Self-Care & Well Being (6.75)(7.0): The goal is good health.
October Health Goals Review:
My October health goal was to improve my health. More specifically,
- consistently walk for 20 minutes daily
- increase the daily servings of vegetables to 3 and maintain that consistently
- decrease the consumption of added sugar
- reduce my weight by an additional 5 lbs. by the end of the month
- Do another blood test at the end of the month
- decrease the consumption of added sugar
- reduce my weight by an additional 5 lbs. by the end of the month
- Do another blood test at the end of the month
To that end,
- I have been taking my medications and the supplements my doctor recommended that I take.
- I have been walking for 20 minutes, consistently, but, not quite daily.
- I am still struggling to decrease my consumption of added sugar and to have three servings of vegetables, consistently.
- I am still struggling to decrease my consumption of added sugar and to have three servings of vegetables, consistently.
- Nevertheless, I lost another 5 lbs. by the end of the month!
- I did my blood test at the end of the month (on October 31)
I'm raising my satisfaction rating just a little bit to 7.0
November Health Goals: continue to work on improving my overall health by:
- taking my medications daily
- taking my medications daily
- walking for 20 minutes a minimum of 4 times a week
- increasing the daily servings of vegetables to 3
- decreasing the consumption of added sugar
- maintaining my weight loss
- doing another blood test towards the middle of the month
- attending two doctors appointments
- decreasing the consumption of added sugar
- maintaining my weight loss
- doing another blood test towards the middle of the month
- attending two doctors appointments
Time Management (8.00)(8.00): The goal is to spend my time in a mindful manner.
- Spend time purposefully, mindfully
- Procrastinate lessOctober Goals Review:
I tried to curb my procrastination tendencies, in October, and I think I didn't do too badly (although this review is overdue!) Somethings that I didn't want to do did get pushed back, but, the important things were accomplished in a timely manner.
I tried to curb my procrastination tendencies, in October, and I think I didn't do too badly (although this review is overdue!) Somethings that I didn't want to do did get pushed back, but, the important things were accomplished in a timely manner.
I have kept the same satisfaction level.
November Time Management Goals: To continue to spend my time in a mindful manner and to procrastinate less.
House (8.75)(9.0): The goal is a home that is pleasant, comfortable, and welcoming.
October House Goals Review:
My October goals were to keep a pleasant, well maintained house, keep the horizontal surfaces cleared, and declutter 10 items a day for a total of 310 items for the month.
I started out the month well, especially with the decluttering, but, I ran out of steam halfway through the month. I didn't meet my goal of 310 items decluttered, but, I did declutter a little over half that amount and I am pleased with the dent I made. The house was dusted, swept, and vacuumed, and while not "company ready" according to my usual standards, when unexpected company did arrive, I felt comfortable enough about the house not to feel I needed to apologize for the state in which it was.
I have increased the satisfaction rating, based on the amount of decluttering and tidying up that I did.
November House Goals: Continue to keep a pleasant, well maintained house, keep the horizontal surfaces cleared, and continue to declutter, albeit at a slower pace.
Spiritual (10)(10): The goal is to live a spiritually meaningful life.
October Spiritual Goals Review:
I continued doing the things I consider as important to live a spiritually meaningful life with daily prayers, meditation, being kind and helpful to others, and cultivating gratitude. Towards the end of the month, the monks at the temple provided me with an opportunity to help them out with a donation of thread in specific colors for an upcoming blessing event and I was very happy and thankful to be able to do that. I'm keeping the same rating.
I continued doing the things I consider as important to live a spiritually meaningful life with daily prayers, meditation, being kind and helpful to others, and cultivating gratitude. Towards the end of the month, the monks at the temple provided me with an opportunity to help them out with a donation of thread in specific colors for an upcoming blessing event and I was very happy and thankful to be able to do that. I'm keeping the same rating.
November Spiritual Goals: Continue to pray daily, meditate, cultivate gratitude, etc. I have also booked the date for the year end almsgiving and that's something to look forward to in December.
Daughter (10)(10): The goal is to continue to have a close relationship with her.
October Goals Review:
My goal was to continue to maintain a close relationship with my daughter and I did that. There is no change in the satisfaction rating.
November Goals: Continue to have a close relationship with my daughter. My daughter came home for a visit on the first of November. Initially, it was for a 12 day visit, but, because she is still unable to walk without crutches, she has received her supervisor's approval to continue to work from home and so, she will most probably stay with me for the month of November, returning to the Bay Area after Thanksgiving. Lots of together time to look forward to.
Leisure/Crafts/Hobbies (10)(10): The goal is to relax doing something I enjoy doing for the pleasure of it.
October Goals Review:
My October goals included engaging in more fun, relaxing activities including crocheting, reading and gardening and I did all of those. I also watched videos and listened to CDs (before decluttering them). I am keeping the rating the same.
My October goals included engaging in more fun, relaxing activities including crocheting, reading and gardening and I did all of those. I also watched videos and listened to CDs (before decluttering them). I am keeping the rating the same.
November Goals include more of the same plus maybe doing a craft project with my daughter while she's visiting.
Garden (10)(10): The goal is a garden that is productive, yet drought tolerant.
October Goals Review:
My October garden goals were to continue to nurture the fruit trees and vegetable plants, to clean up and maintain the garden, and to start thinking about planting cool weather plants. Unfortunately, the September heatwave caused the persimmon tree to die, so we had to pull that up. We will probably plant the tangerine tree in that spot, probably in the spring. I am keeping the rating the same.
My October garden goals were to continue to nurture the fruit trees and vegetable plants, to clean up and maintain the garden, and to start thinking about planting cool weather plants. Unfortunately, the September heatwave caused the persimmon tree to die, so we had to pull that up. We will probably plant the tangerine tree in that spot, probably in the spring. I am keeping the rating the same.
November Garden Goals: Continue to clean up and maintain the garden. Start planting cool weather vegetables and put in a new pathway of stepping stones to lead from the garage side entrance to the back steps.
Family/Friends/Community (10)(10): The goal is to have a close connection with family and friends and be involved with my community.
- Regular phone calls and emails, etc., to keep in touch with family and friends
- The occasional in person visits as and when I feel comfortable with doing so
- The occasional in person visits as and when I feel comfortable with doing so
- Participate in the blogging community and the online organizing community
October Goals Review:
I kept in touch with family and friends through phone calls, texts, and emails. I participated in the blogging community, as well, and interacted with neighbors, especially new neighbor E who fixed my overhead garage door opener free of charge! I am keeping the rating at 10.
I kept in touch with family and friends through phone calls, texts, and emails. I participated in the blogging community, as well, and interacted with neighbors, especially new neighbor E who fixed my overhead garage door opener free of charge! I am keeping the rating at 10.
November Goals will continue to be the same as above.
Finances (10.0)(10.0): The goal is financial security.
- Continue budgeting and spending mindfully, with purpose
October Goals Review:
My October goal was to continue to budget and spend mindfully, with purpose, and I believe that I have met my goals.
November Financial Goals: Continue to budget and spend mindfully, with purpose; I have also set up an appointment with my financial planner to go over my finances.
October was another good month. I raised my satisfaction rating in two areas (Health and House), which was great and all of the other areas remained the same. I feel very pleased about it. I hope that November will be another good month.
How was your October? Did you feel that there was balance in the different areas of your life?
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