As I mentioned in the weekly update post, I’m so grateful to be feeling so much more energetic now that I’m not pregnant, I’m mostly recovered from the birth, and my hemoglobin is back up. And it’s been so fun to get back to goal-setting!
Some of you wrote in concerned that I’m doing too much or pushing myself too hard. I really appreciate your concern, but I want you to know that I am pacing myself. However, setting goals (when I have energy!) is something that gives me so much life! It motivates me but in a really life-giving and fulfilling way.
I know not everyone is the same way and it’s not like this in every season, but right now, I’m having fun setting goals and being intentional about working on them. And I promise I am pacing myself and taking plenty of time to savor the very full and wonderful season of life I’m in!
Here’s an update on how I did on my goals last week:
This Week’s Goals
Personal Goals
1. Walk on the treadmill for at least 10 minutes five times.
2. Finish reading Heartfelt Discipline. Read at least 10 chapters of The Librarian of Auschwitz. Read 6 chapters of Get Out of Your Head.
3. Write a handwritten card and mail it.Home/Family Goals
4. Read 3 chapters of The Boy on the Wooden Box aloud to the kids.
5. Go on a date with Jesse.
6. Spend one-on-one time with each of the three older kids doing something they love doing.Work/Blog Goals
7. Get back into a good work rhythm after five weeks of maternity leave.Word of the Year Goals
8. Have a family night and do an at-home Escape Game together.
And here’s my plan for this week…
This Week’s Goals
Personal Goals
1. Take 5 morning walks in our neighborhood.
2. Finish The Librarian of Auschwitz. Read 3 chapters of Show Up for Your Life. Read 6 chapters of Get Out of Your Head.
3. Do pelvic floor exercises at least three times.
4. Prep for leading the girls’ youth group Bible Study.
Home/Family Goals
5. Finish reading The Boy on the Wooden Box aloud to the kids.
6. Go on a date with Jesse.
7. Spend one-on-one time with each of the three older kids doing something they love doing.
8. Finish final Foster Care training for this year.
Work/Blog Goals
9. Work on content for my Mastermind live coaching sessions this month on building your email list and creating a welcome series.
Word of the Year Goals
10. Make a yummy snack and have a family movie night together.
What are YOUR goals for this week? Tell me in the comments! I’d love to hear and be able to cheer for you!
Kacie Woodmansee says
I’m planning on finishing Epic by Tim Challies and I’m hoping to get a few chapters each of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Made to Crave.
Workout 6 times and follow my meal plan.
Record and edit a podcast episode.
Try to say yes to playing with my kids as often as I can.
Jordan says
Those are great goals! -Jordan, MSM Team
Crystal Paine says
I love your last goal! Thank you for sharing!
Scotti says
My goal is to find a church to try! After years of being anti-religion, my husband has agreed to try going to church!
Elissa Bishop says
That’s so exciting! Praying for you and your husband!! If you are in SW Michigan, I’ll invite you to my church! 🙂
Crystal Paine says
I just stopped and prayed for you that you’d find a church that is welcoming, warm, and where you can deepen your walk with Jesus.