Monthly Goals - July 2023

[Raenia]

Getting a jump on the new month! Hoping it's better than the last month.

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs)
  a. 3 from TBR
  b. 1 sequel
2. Spend time outside 23/30 days
3. Start doing yoga again - not setting a time/month goal, just get started

Creativity
4. Canning
  a. Cherry Preserves - Cherries picked
  b. Cherry Pie - Cherries picked
  c. Pickled Eggs

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Make a plan for getting art framed
  b. Hang all art that is framed
  c. Storage moved to attic
  d. Boxes moved to basement (after flood remediation)
6. Repair Basement (after remediation)
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Paint
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Wainscot (?)
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Family Reunion
8. Plan Dad's Visit
9. Plan Housewarming Party
10. MIL's Birthday (?)

Flood remediation started today, so hopefully we'll be able to get back to basement repairs sooner than later.

[RetireOrDieTrying]

I'm almost embarrassed that I really don't have any goals right now except my fitness. The author of this thread keeps posting a list from here to Timbuktu, and I just have one single-minded focus.

My objective for July is to be under 200# from the starting point of 205.6#. I'm going to be in central Ohio Amish country for half of the month, so this might be a supreme test of my willpower vs. Amish baking. <drool>

[RetireOrDieTrying]

My objective for July is to be under 200# from the starting point of 205.6#.

I keep setting what I feel are realistic and achievable goals, but clearly I need to either be more ambitious in my goals or let up on the throttle.

I already met this goal - I was 205.6 Saturday morning to start the month, the next morning I was 203.2, then 201.0 yesterday, and 199.8 this morning.

To be fair, this is atypical - I spent the past few days doing lots of manual labor around my friend's Montana property, which obviously burned more than I expected.

Now for my normal game to see by how much I can beat my goal at the end of the month.

[Serendip]

Getting back into the swing of things after a month away..

July Goals
-get back into daily yoga/breathwork
-start daily language lessons (app based but also try to do conversational videos 2x/week)
-update my first aid certification
-practice time-restricted eating at least 5 days/week

-print photos from recent travels and send to family
-hike 3 good-sized hikes

-complete the Frugalwood month of frugality challenge (a friend invited me to join in on this)
-don't spend on anything besides the basics of food, self-care, etc
-minimize by giving away at least 15 items

[TyGuy]

I've lurked in the monthly goals post for the past several months and would like to now take part.

I am giving myself just 3 goals to start with the first month:

-Read 1 book
-Do yoga at least 12 days this month
-Eat all the items in my freezer over 6 months old

[Wanttobehome]

My goals for July

Health
Daily breathing exercises and cold shower
Walk / yoga daily / hand weights
Take vits
Reduce sugar  - no snacks
Fast 3 times a week

Social
Meal out with old work colleagues
Meat with family from overseas

Family
Food festival
Animal park
Afternoon tea with daughters
Attend appointments with daughter
Care for grandson 2 x week

Development
Read 4 books
On line course

Financial
Budget and follow
Review investments update spreadsheet
3 x NSD a week
Ring tax office and correct tax code

Volunteering
Attend gardening group meeting
Participate in gardening group
Attend training for historical  guide

Home
Declutter 15 items
Build dresser
Jetwash garden and point stone work
Clear bed for growing containers
Cut lawn

[Raenia]

Welcome to all the newer folks! Love to have a more active thread. And @RetireOrDieTrying, no shame about keeping your goals focused and achievable! When you've got something that's very important to you, it makes perfect sense not to clutter up your to-do list with less important goals.

My lists the last few months have been nuts because we just bought a house and I'm 5 months pregnant. There's a ton of stuff we need to do before I get too unwieldy to do them.

Slightly early weekly update, as we'll be out of town over the weekend.

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 3/5, on track
  a. 3 from TBR - 2/3, one in progress
  b. 1 sequel - 1 in progress
2. Spend time outside 23/30 days - 3/6, well behind pace. Between the awful heat and the air quality, this may not be feasible.
3. Start doing yoga again - not yet, but I found a Youtube playlist of prenatal yoga to use

Creativity
4. Canning
  a. Cherry Preserves - Done!
  b. Cherry Pie - Done!
  c. Pickled Eggs - Done!

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Make a plan for getting art framed
  b. Hang all art that is framed - Progress! We hung stuff until we ran out of hangers, then ordered more hangers which just came
  c. Storage moved to attic
  d. Boxes moved to basement (after flood remediation)
6. Repair Basement  - Remediation is done, so this can start any time
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Paint
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Wainscot (?)
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Family Reunion - all planned, executing this weekend!
8. Plan Dad's Visit
9. Plan Housewarming Party
10. MIL's Birthday (?)

[Raenia]

Week 2 update! This month is flying by.

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 5/5, done
  a. 3 from TBR - 3/3, two in progress
  b. 1 sequel - 1/1, done
2. Spend time outside 23/30 days - 9/14, still behind pace
3. Start doing yoga again - not yet, but I found a Youtube playlist of prenatal yoga to use

Creativity
4. Canning
  a. Cherry Preserves - Done!
  b. Cherry Pie - Done!
  c. Pickled Eggs - Done!

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Make a plan for getting art framed
  b. Hang all art that is framed - Progress! We hung stuff until we ran out of hangers, then ordered more hangers which just came
  c. Storage moved to attic
  d. Boxes moved to basement (after flood remediation)
6. Repair Basement  - Remediation is done, so this can start any time
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Paint
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Wainscot (?)
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Family Reunion - [Done!
8. Plan Dad's Visit - Scheduled
9. Plan Housewarming Party
10. MIL's Birthday - Planned

Not much progress on home stuff this week, mostly social planning instead.

[Serendip]

oops..very behind with my updates :)

July Goals: UPDATE

-get back into daily yoga/breathwork: ALMOST but YES, doing well
-start daily language lessons (app based but also try to do conversational videos 2x/week) Yikes= NO
-update my first aid certification Signed up for the course but it was postponed
-practice time-restricted eating at least 5 days/week Hmm..only managed 2 days so far

-print photos from recent travels and send to family: NO
-hike 3 good-sized hikes: YES, did THREE all this week. Am surprised I can feel my legs :)

-complete the Frugalwood month of frugality challenge (a friend invited me to join in on this): so far, so good
-don't spend on anything besides the basics of food, self-care, etc : bought a dinner out
-minimize by giving away at least 15 items: halfway there

[RetireOrDieTrying]

-start daily language lessons (app based but also try to do conversational videos 2x/week) Yikes= NO

Which language, if'n you don't mind my being nosy?

[Raenia]

Week 3 update!

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 9/5, done
  a. 3 from TBR - 7/3, two in progress
  b. 1 sequel - 1/1, done
2. Spend time outside 23/30 days - 14/22, still behind pace due to air quality, but doing better
3. Start doing yoga again - not yet, but I found a Youtube playlist of prenatal yoga to use

Creativity
4. Canning
  a. Cherry Preserves - Done!
  b. Cherry Pie - Done!
  c. Pickled Eggs - Done!

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Make a plan for getting art framed
  b. Hang all art that is framed - Progress! We hung stuff until we ran out of hangers, then ordered more hangers which just came
  c. Storage moved to attic
  d. Boxes moved to basement (after flood remediation)
6. Repair Basement  - Remediation is done, so this can start any time
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Paint
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Wainscot (?)
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Family Reunion - Done!
8. Plan Dad's Visit - Scheduled
9. Plan Housewarming Party
10. MIL's Birthday - Done!

Very pleased with the amount I've been reading this month, almost back at last year's pace! More importantly, looking forward to getting some drywall done tomorrow while Dad visits.

[RetireOrDieTrying]

My objective for July is to be under 200# from the starting point of 205.6#.

I keep setting what I feel are realistic and achievable goals, but clearly I need to either be more ambitious in my goals or let up on the throttle.

I already met this goal - I was 205.6 Saturday morning to start the month, the next morning I was 203.2, then 201.0 yesterday, and 199.8 this morning.

To be fair, this is atypical - I spent the past few days doing lots of manual labor around my friend's Montana property, which obviously burned more than I expected.

Now for my normal game to see by how much I can beat my goal at the end of the month.

Final month-end update: I have chosen to level off at just under 200 pounds (90kg). I'm in size 30" (76cm) waist pants (I'm 6'/189cm tall) and I feel exceptional. I have energy and my mental health is somehow much improved. I'm getting out of bed early in the mornings ready to take on the world. Blood pressure is 113/72, with a resting heart rate of 51. Without any false modesty, I know I'm looking about as good as I ever have.

By continuing to religiously monitor my intake, I have consistently maintained 197-199 for the past three weeks. I have found, as I suspected, that I now don't enjoy sugary or fried foods like once I did, having developed new preferences. I think this changing of habits is going to be key to maintaining my fitness over time.

It's time to turn up the knob on the "build and tone" part of the fitness journey.

Now I have to think up of an August goal. [scratchhead]

[Raenia]

Final update for the month:

1. Read 5 books (include DNFs) - 15/5, 1 DNF
  a. 3 from TBR - 9/3, 1 DNF
  b. 1 sequel - 4/1, done
2. Spend time outside 23/30 days - 18/31, not quite there due to bad weather and air quality
3. Start doing yoga again - Still haven't managed this one either

Creativity
4. Canning
  a. Cherry Preserves - Done!
  b. Cherry Pie - Done!
  c. Pickled Eggs - Done!

House Stuff:
5. Setup
  a. Make a plan for getting art framed
  b. Hang all art that is framed - Very good progress
  c. Storage moved to attic - Done!
  d. Boxes moved to basement (after flood remediation) - Started
6. Repair Basement  - Remediation is done, so this can start any time
  a. Bathroom
    i. Drywall - Done
    ii. Tape/Mud - Started
    iii. Paint
    iv. Trim/Baseboards
    v. Reinstall Plumbing (washer/dryer, sink, toilet)
  b. Main Room
    i. Drywall - Started
    ii. Tape/Mud
    iii. Wainscot (?)
    iv. Paint (?)
    v. Trim/Baseboards

Social:
7. Family Reunion - Done!
8. Plan Dad's Visit - Done!
9. Plan Housewarming Party - Nope
10. MIL's Birthday - Done!

A bunch of stuff to carry over to next month, but overall a good month I think.

[Wanttobehome]

My goals for July

Health
Daily breathing exercises and cold shower - yes
Walk / yoga daily / hand weights - need to do more hand weights
Take vits - yes
Reduce sugar  - no snacks - mostly
Fast 3 times a week - no

Social
Meal out with old work colleagues - yes
Meat with family from overseas- yes

Family
Food festival  -yes it rained
Animal park - yes it  rained
Afternoon tea with daughters - yes
Attend appointments with daughter - yes
Care for grandson 2 x week - yes

Development
Read 4 books - yes
On line course  - no time

Financial
Budget and follow yes
Review investments update spreadsheet - yes doing it every other week from now on
3 x NSD a week - yes
Ring tax office and correct tax code - yes

Volunteering
Attend gardening group meeting - yes
Participate in gardening group - yes
Attend training for historical  guide- yes
Home
Declutter 15 items - no
Build dresser - yes
Jetwash garden and point stone work - no awaiting builders
Clear bed for growing containers -yes
Cut lawn - no planned for next week


Most plans completed, achieved a great deal this month