December 2020 Goals

[Raenia]

I didn't see a thread for this month yet, so here we go.  Here's to ending the year strong!

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 26/31 days. (Last month 25/30)
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 15/31 days. (Last month 10/30)
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
4. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
5. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
6. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. Birthday
  b. Christmas

Christmas Crafting:
7. PJ Pants
8. Necklace
9. Earrings
10. Cran-apple butter (or other cranberry item)
11. Marmalade (grapefruit or other)

Home Renovation:
12. Patch Library Ceiling
  a. Spackle 2nd Coat
  b. Spackle 3rd Coat
13. Install Ceiling Beams (1/3)
14. Install Insulation
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall (foam board)
15. Install Drywall
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall
16. Spackle Joints, Front Room
  a. Front Wall, 3rd Coat
  b. Ceiling, 2nd Coat
  c. Ceiling, 3rd Coat
17. Remove Window Trim
18. Brick Wall
  a. Re-mortar
  b. Install Furring Strips
  c. Install Drywall
19. Vacuum (ongoing)

[diapasoun]

All right, I'm going into December with the focus of tackling the dumpster fire that is 2020 \o/

My goals:

1. Clean up luggage-mess area in front of the closet that’s been sitting there forever.
2. Mail out the packages I’ve been sitting on.
3. Finish reading the 6 books I need to read to hit my goal of 52 for the year.
4. Get gift knitting projects off my plate.
5. Make profiteroles and eclairs a few times as choux practice.

[Much Fishing to Do]

Ugh, so I guess I better join in as I realized I'm at new all-time highs ..... both for Net Worth (110% FI number) and for body weight....  I'm now at 15lbs over my good weight...which doesn't sound that bad except for the fact that I was just at that good weight in Jan of this year ...... I guess I haven't handled the pandemic well in that realm....

The simultaneous all time highs kinda reminds me of that Roseanne episode after she wins the lottery... she tells Dan that they really have to get healthy, cause now that they have all that money she wants to live!

Like the financials its pretty obvious HOW to do better (less eating, less drinking, and more exercise), I just have to take care to actually follow thru and get back to some better habits.

[Vashy]

My goals:

- translate about 60k words in December (it's a low-paying client so I want to be done so I can replace them in my schedule with a client who pays 35% more and who's already lined up)
- Spend >13 hrs working on my own manuscripts
- drop off stuff at the charity shop (provided they re-open)

[Raenia]

First update on a short week.  No home improvement work this week, but some progress on holiday gifts.  Also did some holiday baking for gifts.

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 26/31 days. (Last month 25/30)
 - 2/4, not a good start.  Happened for reasons, but I need to plan better earlier in the day to prevent it.
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 15/31 days. (Last month 10/30)
 - 2/4, decent not great
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 3/4, nonfiction in progress
4. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 1/8, on track
5. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - None yet
6. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. Birthday - No plans
  b. Christmas - No plans yet

Christmas Crafting:
7. PJ Pants
8. Necklace - Done!
9. Earrings - Done!
10. Cran-apple butter (or other cranberry item)
11. Marmalade (grapefruit or other)

Home Renovation:
12. Patch Library Ceiling
  a. Spackle 2nd Coat
  b. Spackle 3rd Coat
13. Install Ceiling Beams (1/3)
14. Install Insulation
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall (foam board)
15. Install Drywall
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall
16. Spackle Joints, Front Room
  a. Front Wall, 3rd Coat
  b. Ceiling, 2nd Coat
  c. Ceiling, 3rd Coat
17. Remove Window Trim
18. Brick Wall
  a. Re-mortar
  b. Install Furring Strips
  c. Install Drywall
19. Vacuum (ongoing)

[Cassie]

Continue to be alcohol free, keep losing weight and donate everything I have packed up ready to go.

[LinneaH]

It's already the 10th... but here is my list. It's a long one, but there is a lot of smallish one-time tasks, which will really improve living in my new apartment. Also, I am off work from the 19th until New years, and no travel plans of course.

• Focus goal: Christmas gifts no later than 16th. Also, kids are with me from 17th to 24th and again from 31st - make sure I have a good plan in advance for this: food, plans, keeping in touch, having fun.
• Prepare so bathroom renovation can start early January. Drawing, permission, discuss w/builder, decide on material.
• Better sleep. Try to be in bed by 10pm, lights out at 10.30 pm when working the next day. Try to go to bed early and rise early also during weekends.
• Buy and hang kitchen exhaust fan.
• Loose 1.5 kilos.
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. Yoga at home, walking 232 500 steps, 30 days program, short strength at home program. 
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Also plan 2021: events, money, travel, apartment plans. Plan 2021 in Trello and calendar (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc).
• Put floor protectors on table & chairs. Already bought, should take 15 minutes.
• Go to outdoor practice at least two times (if healthy).
• Pick up last things from N (very kind ex-neighbour).
• Sort out lamps: kitchen - get wire, kids room - buy, bedroom - try to get, if sold out - decide on another, living room - decide.
• Spend health grant from work. This is free money that will be lost otherwise, just spend it already.
• Unpack - remove last boxes from apartment.
• Finish assembling sofa.
• Learn how to drill holes & hang stuff. And then also do it.
• Decide on coat rack and shoe rack, and buy/order. And hang them if they arrive.
• Finish 2020 strong at work, and plan a few things for 2021.
• Get soil for raised beds, plant garlic.
• Sort out the credit cards.
• One trip to goodwill.
• Continue to research tattoo.
• Continue to take photos.
• Continuous goals: Keep up w/Italian, walking, yoga, keyboard writing, keeping in touch w/friends and parents, up to date w/finances at least once /week.

[LinneaH]

Also, @Raenia, thank you for starting the Dec thread. They are a big help for me.

[Raenia]

Week 2 update

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 26/31 days. (Last month 25/30)
 - 7/10, still needs work
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 15/31 days. (Last month 10/30)
 - 4/10, needs work
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 4/4, nonfiction in progress
4. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 4/8, on track
5. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - Two planned for Christmas
6. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. Birthday - No plans
  b. Christmas - Tentative plans
  c. Solstice - Tentative plans

Christmas Crafting:
7. PJ Pants
8. Necklace - Done!
9. Earrings - Done!
10. Cran-apple butter (or other cranberry item) - Done!
11. Marmalade (grapefruit or other)

Home Renovation:
12. Patch Library Ceiling
  a. Spackle 2nd Coat - Done
  b. Spackle 3rd Coat
13. Install Ceiling Beams - Done
14. Install Insulation
  a. Ceiling, Back Room - Almost done
  b. Back Wall (foam board)
15. Install Drywall
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall
16. Spackle Joints, Front Room
  a. Front Wall, 3rd Coat
  b. Ceiling, 2nd Coat
  c. Ceiling, 3rd Coat
17. Remove Window Trim
18. Brick Wall
  a. Re-mortar
  b. Install Furring Strips
  c. Install Drywall
19. Vacuum (ongoing)

[oneday]

@Raenia thanks once again for starting & linking this thread.


My latest start yet. Starting a new job and getting settled into that took priority for the last two weeks. It will continue to be the highest priority/goal until I feel more settled.

December goals:

Focus: new job. Arrive on time, clean & clothed with a lunch and snacks. No tracking, just do it.

Track, but no specific goal:
(Goal, followed by # of days tracked)
hydration 11
flossing 3
physical therapy
stretching and/or yoga
outdoor activity
sleep time 12

respect bedtime (no later than midnight, even weekends) 12
clean up email inbox (starting with 197 emails) under 150 197
Clear Dressertop Of Doom (papers & more) once this month
     first task: mail letter to sis, put mailing supplies away

mail passport renewal
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts
de-fog headlights

Maybe not till Jan, but do in Dec if time allows:
finish fixing loveseat
deal with new electronic copies of old media

[CodingHare]

December Goals: Set up for a good new year.

Big goals:
1. Repaint my office (planned for Christmas holiday.)
2. Plan out next years garden, including a better harvesting schedule than last year.
3. Find a tax advisor and book appointment early
4. Prepare my high level budget for next fiscal year.
5. Get our home improvement projects for next year budgeted

Little Goals
1. Start daily journalling habit back up.
2. Tidy for 10 minutes a day, any room, just 10 minutes.
3. Clean the kitchen counters off of the accumulated mail.

[Cassie]

Dropped off all the thrift store donations today. Still losing weight.

[LinneaH]

One week has passes since I added my Dec goals. Some items completed, some in progress, some are at risk or will not happen.
I work tomorrow as well, and then off rest of December - lovely. Will have more time then.

Blue = good progress
Orange = at risk
Green = completed

It's already the 10th... but here is my list. It's a long one, but there is a lot of smallish one-time tasks, which will really improve living in my new apartment. Also, I am off work from the 19th until New years, and no travel plans of course.

• Focus goal: Christmas gifts no later than 16th. Also, kids are with me from 17th to 24th and again from 31st - make sure I have a good plan in advance for this: food, plans, keeping in touch, having fun. All items bought and at home, but not wrapped, however, since I had to sort out from grandparents, and from kids to their dad, I am happy about this. Will wrap when kids sleep. I have not sorted out the plan for kids + me - this will happen during the weekend.
• Prepare so bathroom renovation can start early January. Drawing, permission, discuss w/builder, decide on material. Procrastrinating so haed on this... Not good.
• Better sleep. Try to be in bed by 10pm, lights out at 10.30 pm when working the next day. Try to go to bed early and rise early also during weekends.
• Buy and hang kitchen exhaust fan. Bought but not delivered yet - currently have no idea how to hang it.
• Loose 1.5 kilos.
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. Yoga at home, walking 232 500 steps, 30 days program, short strength at home program. 
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Also plan 2021: events, money, travel, apartment plans. Plan 2021 in Trello and calendar (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc).
• Put floor protectors on table & chairs. Already bought, should take 15 minutes. Chairs was most important. Will do table when someone can help me lift.
• Go to outdoor practice at least two times (if healthy). Did not happen, and now Christmas break. Will try to practice a bit at home.
• Pick up last things from N (very kind ex-neighbour). I really need to do this, should be easier once I am off work.
• Sort out lamps: kitchen - get wire, kids room - buy, bedroom - try to get, if sold out - decide on another, living room - decide.
• Spend health grant from work. This is free money that will be lost otherwise, just spend it already.
• Unpack - remove last boxes from apartment.
• Finish assembling sofa. Need to decide on layout.
• Learn how to drill holes & hang stuff. And then also do it.
• Decide on coat rack and shoe rack, and buy/order. And hang them if they arrive.
• Finish 2020 strong at work, and plan a few things for 2021.
• Get soil for raised beds, plant garlic.
• Sort out the credit cards.
• One trip to goodwill.
• Continue to research tattoo.
• Continue to take photos.
• Continuous goals: Keep up w/Italian, walking, yoga, keyboard writing, keeping in touch w/friends and parents, up to date w/finances at least once /week.

[Raenia]

Week 3 update

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 26/31 days. (Last month 25/30)
 - 16/19, going well
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 15/31 days. (Last month 10/30)
 - 9/19, could be better
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 8/4, nonfiction complete
4. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 8/8, ahead of schedule
5. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - 1/3 complete, 3 planned
6. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. Birthday - No plans
  b. Christmas - Rough plans
  c. Solstice - Tentative plans

Christmas Crafting:
7. PJ Pants
8. Necklace - Done!
9. Earrings - Done!
10. Cran-apple butter (or other cranberry item) - Done!
11. Marmalade (grapefruit or other) - Done!

Home Renovation:
12. Patch Library Ceiling
  a. Spackle 2nd Coat - Done
  b. Spackle 3rd Coat
13. Install Ceiling Beams - Done
14. Install Insulation
  a. Ceiling, Back Room - Almost done
  b. Back Wall (foam board)
15. Install Drywall
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall
16. Spackle Joints, Front Room
  a. Front Wall, 3rd Coat
  b. Ceiling, 2nd Coat
  c. Ceiling, 3rd Coat
17. Remove Window Trim
18. Brick Wall
  a. Re-mortar
  b. Install Furring Strips
  c. Install Drywall
19. Vacuum (ongoing)
20. Hallway Door
  a. Install rough opening - Done
  b. Install frame - Done
  c. Hang door - Done
  d. Add latch

[Raenia]

Final update:

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 26/31 days. (Last month 25/30)
 - 27/31, met goal
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 15/31 days. (Last month 10/30)
 - 13/31, did not meet goal
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 10/4, 3 nonfiction complete
4. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 15/8, met goal
5. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - 5/3 complete, met goal
6. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. Birthday - No plans
  b. Christmas - Success
  c. Solstice - Tentative plans

Christmas Crafting:
7. PJ Pants - Completed on time
8. Necklace - Done!
9. Earrings - Done!
10. Cran-apple butter (or other cranberry item) - Done!
11. Marmalade (grapefruit or other) - Done!

Home Renovation:
12. Patch Library Ceiling
  a. Spackle 2nd Coat - Done
  b. Spackle 3rd Coat - Done
13. Install Ceiling Beams - Done
14. Install Insulation
  a. Ceiling, Back Room - Almost done
  b. Back Wall (foam board)
15. Install Drywall
  a. Ceiling, Back Room
  b. Back Wall
16. Spackle Joints, Front Room
  a. Front Wall, 3rd Coat
  b. Ceiling, 2nd Coat
  c. Ceiling, 3rd Coat
17. Remove Window Trim
18. Brick Wall
  a. Re-mortar
  b. Install Furring Strips
  c. Install Drywall
19. Vacuum (ongoing)
20. Hallway Door
  a. Install rough opening - Done
  b. Install frame - Done
  c. Hang door - Done
  d. Add latch - Done

Goodbye 2020!

[LinneaH]

@Raenia it looks really good. Are you happy with your results?

[Raenia]

I'm glad I got all the Christmas gifts done in time.  I'm a bit disappointed with the amount of progress on the home repairs, but hopefully the vacation will leave us revitalized going into January.

Speaking of which:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/january-2021-goals/

[LinneaH]

@Tinker Impressive!

I also have typing practice as a goal, and I am still not good, but I am so much better than I used to be, I am very pleased with my improvement.

[LinneaH]

https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/january-2021-goals/

I am joining very soon!!
Just need to feed kids and get them to bed (will take a couple of hours as they were up late lasy night and slept in today), and report on my final result for December first.

[LinneaH]

December has ended. Here is my final update. I am really happy that a lot of goals relating to my apartment were completed, it has done wonders for how I feel every day about my space.

Green = completed
Red = did not happen

Here is my list. It's a long one, but there is a lot of smallish one-time tasks, which will really improve living in my new apartment. Also, I am off work from the 19th until New years, and no travel plans of course.

• Focus goal: Christmas gifts no later than 16th. Also, kids are with me from 17th to 24th and again from 31st - make sure I have a good plan in advance for this: food, plans, keeping in touch, having fun. It has been good enough. First Christmas as divorced, in an apartment where a lot of things are still not 100% in place, but absolutely good enough. Could I have done better? Yes, but then I would probably have been way too stressed. I have done low-key, low-stress and that was the best way this strange year.
• Prepare so bathroom renovation can start early January. Drawing, permission, discuss w/builder, decide on material. Procrastrinating so hard on this... Not good. I am not there yet. It is approved, but I still need to send in some more material. I have decided on the layout, but I have absolutely not decided on the looks.
• Better sleep. Try to be in bed by 10pm, lights out at 10.30 pm when working the next day. Try to go to bed early and rise early also during weekends. Haha...no.
• Buy and hang kitchen exhaust fan. I got this done! It is amazing! Just a standard one but it really works as intended. So much nicer when I cook.
• Loose 1.5 kilos. Absolutely not, but at didn't gain in total, which is sort of good around Christmas.
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. Yoga at home, walking 232 500 steps, 30 days program, short strength at home program. I didn't do really all days, but I did most , and I am especially pleased that I reached my walking goal. However, no tracking at all. Need to think about that one.
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Also plan 2021: events, money, travel, apartment plans. Plan 2021 in Trello and calendar (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc). I have done nothing about this. Feels sad.
• Put floor protectors on table & chairs. Chairs was most important and they are done. Will do table when someone can help me lift.
• Go to outdoor practice at least two times (if healthy). Did not happen, and now Christmas break. Will try to practice a bit at home.
• Pick up last things from N (very kind ex-neighbour). I really need to do this, should be easier once I am off work.
• Sort out lamps: kitchen - get wire, kids room - buy, bedroom - try to get, if sold out - decide on another, living room - decide.
• Spend health grant from work. This is free money that will be lost otherwise, just spend it already.
• Unpack - remove last boxes from apartment.
• Finish assembling sofa. Need to decide on layout.
• Learn how to drill holes & hang stuff. And then also do it. So I know a lot more, and I have done some but not all.
• Decide on coat rack and shoe rack, and buy/order. And hang them if they arrive. I think I have decided, but still unsure about colour so I haven't ordered yet...
• Finish 2020 strong at work, and plan a few things for 2021. Good enough...
• Get soil for raised beds, plant garlic.
• Sort out the credit cards.
• One trip to goodwill. But I have sold and given away a lot, and just need to see if neighbour wants things for grandkids, all is sorted to go.
• Continue to research tattoo.
• Continue to take photos.
• Continuous goals: Keep up w/Italian, walking, yoga, keyboard writing, keeping in touch w/friends and parents, up to date w/finances at least once /week. I don't get it, I used to love to do my financial tracking and check up, but not now, when I really need to get to know my new situation. I have lots of money so that is not the issue, but I just don't have it in me to sit down with it.

[oneday]

Not too shabby for a month with a completely changed focus (new job).

December goals:

Focus: new job. Arrive on time, clean & clothed with a lunch and snacks. No tracking, just do it. Done! Still employed!

Track, but no specific goal:
(Goal, followed by # of days tracked)
hydration 29
flossing 8
physical therapy
stretching and/or yoga 3
outdoor activity 5
sleep time 29

respect bedtime (no later than midnight, even weekends) 21
clean up email inbox (starting with 197 emails) under 150 197
Clear Dressertop Of Doom (papers & more) once this month nope
     first task: mail letter to sis, put mailing supplies away Done

mail passport renewal Done
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts Done
de-fog headlights

Maybe not till Jan, but do in Dec if time allows:
finish fixing loveseat
deal with new electronic copies of old media Done

[diapasoun]

All right, I'm going into December with the focus of tackling the dumpster fire that is 2020 \o/

My goals:

1. Clean up luggage-mess area in front of the closet that’s been sitting there forever.
2. Mail out the packages I’ve been sitting on.
3. Finish reading the 6 books I need to read to hit my goal of 52 for the year.
4. Get gift knitting projects off my plate.
5. Make profiteroles and eclairs a few times as choux practice.

1. Done.
2. Nope.
3. Done.
4. Nope.
5. Only if you count "buche de noel" and "gingerbread house" as choux, so no. ;)