November 2020 Goals

[Raenia]

Starting this a bit early while I'm thinking about it.

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 28/31 days. (Last month 23/30)
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 20/31 days. (Last month 16/30)
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
4. Try something difficult or new - target 3 attempts (Last month 8)
5. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
6. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
7. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. DH Birthday
  b. Thanksgiving
8. Make Time for Fun.  Target 10/31 days. (Last month 1/30)
9. Don't Argue on Autopilot

Bonus goals:
12. Home Renovation
 a. Vacuum dust
 b. Remove trim
   1) Window, back room
 c. Brick Wall
   1) Re-mortar
   2) Install Furring Strips
 d. Install ceiling beams
 e. Install insulation
   1) Ceiling/Roof, back room (fiberglass and rockwool)
   2) Back Wall (foam board)
 f. Install drywall, back room
   1) Ceiling
   2) Brick Wall
   3) Back Wall
 g. Spackle joints
   1) Front Wall 2nd Coat
   2) Front Wall 3rd Coat
   3) Front Ceiling 2nd Coat
   4) Front Ceiling 3rd Coat
   5) Patch Holes

[LinneaH]

Thank you @Raenia !

My goals for November, some carry over/continued and some new.

• Focus goal: Continue to unpack and settle in. Once the painter is done: Hang pictures.
• Important: Shape up at work. At least four pomodoros/work day. I need to get back on track.
• Important: 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.
• Loose 1.5 kilos. I gained several kilos during the stressful months before the divorce and move. I eat a lot when I am stressed. I lost 3 kilos pretty easily in Oct, now I think it will be a bit harder.
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. At least yoga at home and walking. Preferrably also strength at home, short program every day. 
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Started in Oct, but still work to do.
• Go swimming, either on my own or practice w/teacher at least two times.
• Go to practice at least four times (if healthy).
• Start researching getting a tattoo.
• Getting started w/new gardening.
• Plan rest of 2020 + 2021 in Trello (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc).
• 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.

[Loretta]

1.  Cook more at home.  I am a good cook, dang it!

2.  Only buy clothes that fit and look flattering.

3.  Use moisturizer on my dry skin as winter approaches so that it doesn’t get too uncomfortable.  I am usually reacting to this vice being proactive.  Now is the time to moisturize before the air in my home and at work gets dry. 

[comicguy]

November Goals

Continue tracking monthly expenses
Lose 5 lbs
Read 5 books
Declutter 50 items
Complete 2 more minor house projects
Keep kitchen counter clean at least 20 days
Walk minimum of 7 miles per day
Find 100 dollars in “free” money 55

[nobody]

1. Exercise 5 days a week.
2. Lose at least 3 pounds.
3. Spend no more than $60 on groceries.
4. Read two books and listen to two audio books.
5. Donate, recycle, or pitch at least 100 items.

[oneday]

Thank you @Raenia for starting and @LinneaH for linking the November thread!

November goals:

hydration goal: 21
flossing: 13
physical therapy: 4
stretching and/or yoga: 6
outdoor activity: 17
sleep tracking: 25
respecting bedtime (10 min earlier than Sept): 17

clean up email inbox (starting with 201 emails) under 150
Clear Pile Of Doom (papers) once this month
apply for jobs (4 hours)

finish passport renewal
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts
de-fog headlights
finish replacing handlebar tape
fix loveseat
block hat
find project for leftover hat yarn (gloves?)
deal with new electronic copies of old media
catch up with friend/challenge project

Is that enough? I seems like enough/a lot. lol

[Eucalyptus]

1. Complete my Masters in Nursing in order to become an RN!
2. Sub 30min 5km run.
3. Deadlift 150kg.
4. Go to the beach at least once with my daughter.

[Raenia]

Week 1 and already forgetting to update!

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 28/31 days. (Last month 23/30)
 - 7/9, ok not great
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 20/31 days. (Last month 16/30)
 - 3/9, weather and motivation both bad
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 3/4, including the nonfiction.  One of those was technically a novella, but it was a 200 page 'novella' so I'm counting it.
4. Try something difficult or new - target 3 attempts (Last month 8)
 - 0/3, I might skip this month, as I have a lot of not-new tasks that are running behind
5. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 2/8, technically on track
6. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - 0/3, but two planned
7. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. DH Birthday - gathering planned with my family, and another with his family
  b. Thanksgiving - Nothing planned
8. Make Time for Fun.  Target 10/31 days. (Last month 1/30)
 - 0/9, prioritizing house tasks
9. Don't Argue on Autopilot
 - A few near misses, but no major arguments

Bonus goals:
12. Home Renovation
 a. Vacuum dust
 b. Remove trim
   1) Window, back room
 c. Brick Wall
   1) Re-mortar
   2) Install Furring Strips
 d. Install ceiling beams - Started
 e. Install insulation
   1) Ceiling/Roof, back room (fiberglass and rockwool) - Started
   2) Back Wall (foam board)
 f. Install drywall, back room
   1) Ceiling - Started
   2) Brick Wall
   3) Back Wall
 g. Spackle joints
   1) Front Wall 2nd Coat - done!
   2) Front Wall 3rd Coat
   3) Front Ceiling 2nd Coat
   4) Front Ceiling 3rd Coat
   5) Patch Holes - In progress

[LinneaH]

@Raenia seems like mixed results so far. Keep on keeping on!
I am so tired from the never ending painting and the dust and dirt and mess that some with it, so I have made very little progress in November. However, the painter tells me he will be done on Friday (two more days). And I actually have my kitchen back since yesterday evening so maybe I should believe him.
It is 10.30pm and I will not write an update now, but hope to do so tomorrow when I am at the computer.

[diapasoun]

My goal this month is just to get my shit back on the path -- it wandered off into the woods somewhere unattended at the end of October/the first week of November, due to the combo of election + work shenanigans.

1. Normal running schedule
2. Normal walking schedule
3. Return to better using-up-our-veg habits
4. Keep knitting
5. Finish three books

Since last Friday, at least, I've been on track, and I finished a book over the weekend!

[oneday]

@Raenia I'm behind in updating too!

This is a fairly decent check in, I'm a little surprised.

10-day check in:

hydration goal: 21 6
flossing: 13 4
physical therapy: 4 2
stretching and/or yoga: 6 3
outdoor activity/cardio: 17 4
sleep tracking: 25 7
respecting bedtime (10 min earlier than Sept): 17 6

clean up email inbox (starting with 201 emails) under 150 247
Clear Pile Of Doom (papers) once this month small progress
apply for jobs (4 hours) 0:15

finish passport renewal
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts
de-fog headlights
finish replacing handlebar tape Done 11/8
fix loveseat big progress 11/6
block hat
find project for leftover hat yarn (gloves?)
deal with new electronic copies of old media
catch up with friend/challenge project Done 11/11

[Loretta]

1.  Cook more at home.  I am a good cook, dang it!

2.  Only buy clothes that fit and look flattering.

3.  Use moisturizer on my dry skin as winter approaches so that it doesn’t get too uncomfortable.  I am usually reacting to this vice being proactive.  Now is the time to moisturize before the air in my home and at work gets dry.

A friend took me to lunch yesterday and I happily ate my leftovers for dinner.  On the clothes front, it’s been unseasonably warm here but I’ve ordered 2 sweaters for the future.  I’m prepared to try them on and quickly return them if they do not workout.  I find that thrift store cardigan sweaters can be too stretched out to fit me right so I’m buying new.  I also found a good hand cream, OKeefes Night Repair, that I’ve been using since Sunday.  It’s sticky for a couple minutes then definitely absorbs and relieves the dry irritation around my nail area. 

[oneday]

20-day check in:

hydration goal: 21 14
flossing: 13 7
physical therapy: 4 6
stretching and/or yoga: 6 4
outdoor activity/cardio: 17 7
sleep tracking: 25 17
respecting bedtime (10 min earlier than Sept): 17 13

clean up email inbox (starting with 201 emails) under 150 145
Clear Pile Of Doom (papers) once this month good progress but not done
apply for jobs (4 hours) 1:30 Job acquired!

finish passport renewal will get photo on 11/27
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts
de-fog headlights
finish replacing handlebar tape Done 11/8
fix loveseat will finish 11/25
block hat Done 11/12
find project for leftover hat yarn (gloves?) Do later. Another project is more urgent.
deal with new electronic copies of old media some progress 11/21
catch up with friend/challenge project Done 11/11

[LinneaH]

apply for jobs (4 hours) 1:30 Job acquired!

Congratulations!!!

[LinneaH]

It's just over a week left, I will do a quick update.

Blue = good progress
Orange = at risk
Green = completed
Brown = will not happen due to Covid-19

Thank you @Raenia !

My goals for November, some carry over/continued and some new.

• Focus goal: Continue to unpack and settle in. Once the painter is done: Hang pictures. It took a long time, and due to a water leak, the painting is not fully completed yet, it will happen early December at the earliest. I have unpacked a lot, I will do some more before end of November, but I will not put up anything on the walls yet, not before all furniture is in place.
• Important: Shape up at work. At least four pomodoros/work day. I need to get back on track. Not good, way too tired most days.
• Important: 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. This is not happening, my discipline is bad.
• Loose 1.5 kilos. I gained several kilos during the stressful months before the divorce and move. I eat a lot when I am stressed. I lost 3 kilos pretty easily in Oct, now I think it will be a bit harder.Started well, but not so good now.
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. At least yoga at home and walking. Preferrably also strength at home, short program every day.  Not really...
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Started in Oct, but still work to do. Working on this, made some more progress.
• Go swimming, either on my own or practice w/teacher at least two times.
• Go to practice at least four times (if healthy).
• Start researching getting a tattoo. Yes, working on this, it will not happen any time soon though.
• Getting started w/new gardening. Yes, made a lot of progress, but as always more to do. But feeling good about what I have done, took some effort.
• Plan rest of 2020 + 2021 in Trello (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc). Nothing yet, but plan to do this - looking forward to it.
• 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.

[oneday]

apply for jobs (4 hours) 1:30 Job acquired!

Congratulations!!!

Thank you! :)

[lazycow]

I love checking here and seeing everyone's goals and achievements thereof!

I am pretty good with all the self-care stuff like daily walking, yoga, eating well, make time for crafting, gardening, so:
I didn't list any goals for this month, but the biggest 3 hanging over my head have been:

1) Apply for a Horticulture course through my local TAFE for next year

2) Organise a quote for my ensuite renovation

and the biggest one, which I felt sick even thinking about:
3) Contact my son's Head of school teacher to discuss his lack of progress at school this year, and see how we can work together to make his Year 12 a better year. It has made me feel like a terrible parent to see him struggling and refusing any help, so I am stepping in to do what I can.

I bit the bullet and did all 3 this morning. Man, adulting is HARD!

[oneday]

Wow, @lazycow you are making a liar out of your screen name!

[Loretta]

I cooked myself pork chops and a baked sweet potato yesterday.  The pork chops were a bit tough—I tried cooking them in olive oil at a high-ish temp quickly in a skillet with seasoning on them.  The baked sweet potato came out perfect, and was a cheerful color. 

My skin is feeling relatively moist for late November.  At 43 the skin on my face is evolving and my hair texture is changing.  I have good genes for which I am thankful.   :)

1.  Cook more at home.  I am a good cook, dang it!

2.  Only buy clothes that fit and look flattering.

3.  Use moisturizer on my dry skin as winter approaches so that it doesn’t get too uncomfortable.  I am usually reacting to this vice being proactive.  Now is the time to moisturize before the air in my home and at work gets dry.

[Raenia]

Still grinding forward.

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 28/31 days. (Last month 23/30)
 - 17/22, still not great
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 20/31 days. (Last month 16/30)
 - 8/22, not going to meet target
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 7/4, including the nonfiction.  Complete!
4. Try something difficult or new - target 3 attempts (Last month 8)
 - 2/3, and I'm planning to cook something special for out private Thanksgiving, which will make 3
5. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 9/8, ahead of schedule
6. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - 3/3, will probably do one more remote gathering for Thanksgiving
7. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. DH Birthday - Done x2
  b. Thanksgiving - Gonna have a fancy meal at home, and maybe a zoom call with family
8. Make Time for Fun.  Target 10/31 days. (Last month 1/30)
 - 0/22, prioritizing house tasks
9. Don't Argue on Autopilot
 - A few near misses, but no major arguments

Bonus goals:
12. Home Renovation
 a. Vacuum dust
 b. Remove trim
   1) Window, back room
 c. Brick Wall
   1) Re-mortar
   2) Install Furring Strips
 d. Install ceiling beams - Started
 e. Install insulation
   1) Ceiling/Roof, back room (fiberglass and rockwool) - Started
   2) Back Wall (foam board)
 f. Install drywall, back room
   1) Ceiling - Started
   2) Brick Wall
   3) Back Wall
 g. Spackle joints
   1) Front Wall 2nd Coat - done!
   2) Front Wall 3rd Coat
   3) Front Ceiling 2nd Coat
   4) Front Ceiling 3rd Coat
   5) Patch Holes - In progress
 h. Patch Library Ceiling
   1) Install bracing - done!
   2) Install drywall - done!
   3) Spackle 1st Coat - done!
   4) Spackle 2nd Coat
   5) Spackle 3rd Coat

[comicguy]

November Goals Results definetly not as good as previous months between weather, work, and family obligations this month was not good!

Continue tracking monthly expenses Check
Lose 5 lbs 0/5 lost
Read 5 books 3/5
Declutter 50 items 42/50
Complete 2 more minor house projects 2/2
Keep kitchen counter clean at least 20 days 22/20
Walk minimum of 7 miles per day only 3 miles/day walked
Find 100 dollars in “free” money 267 found $$$

[diapasoun]

My goal this month is just to get my shit back on the path -- it wandered off into the woods somewhere unattended at the end of October/the first week of November, due to the combo of election + work shenanigans.

1. Normal running schedule
2. Normal walking schedule
3. Return to better using-up-our-veg habits
4. Keep knitting
5. Finish three books

Since last Friday, at least, I've been on track, and I finished a book over the weekend!

I mostly kept to my normal running and walking schedule (successful except for last week, which between a heavy amount of work and Thanksgiving I just didn't even try). Our veg using has gone pretty well. I've knitted a bunch. I read two books. I will take this as mostly-success.

[Loretta]

I feel pretty good about my moisturization! 

[Raenia]

Mixed results this month, as is becoming the norm for me.

Continued Goals:
1. Better sleep - maintain bedtime routine, hit lights-out target at least 28/31 days. (Last month 23/30)
 - 25/30, did not meet target but better than last month
2. Exercise - take a walk or exercise every day. Target 20/31 days. (Last month 16/30)
 - 10/30, did not meet target, worse than last month
3. Reading - Read 4 books, at least 1 nonfiction
 - 8/4, including the nonfiction.  Complete!
4. Try something difficult or new - target 3 attempts (Last month 8)
 - 5/3, complete!
5. Show Up - Connect with people at least twice per week (Target 8)
 - 12/8, complete
6. Bring People Together - Host a (remote or in person) gathering at least three times
 - 3/3, complete
7. Cherish/Create Traditions (Target at least 1)
  a. DH Birthday - Done x2
  b. Thanksgiving - Done
8. Make Time for Fun.  Target 10/31 days. (Last month 1/30)
 - 0/22, prioritizing house tasks
9. Don't Argue on Autopilot
 - A few near misses, but no major arguments.  Success.

Bonus goals:
12. Home Renovation
 a. Vacuum dust - Ongoing
 b. Remove trim
   1) Window, back room
 c. Brick Wall
   1) Re-mortar
   2) Install Furring Strips
 d. Install ceiling beams - Started, 1/3 complete
 e. Install insulation
   1) Ceiling/Roof, back room (fiberglass and rockwool) - Started
   2) Back Wall (foam board)
 f. Install drywall, back room
   1) Ceiling - Started
   2) Brick Wall
   3) Back Wall
 g. Spackle joints
   1) Front Wall 2nd Coat - done!
   2) Front Wall 3rd Coat
   3) Front Ceiling 2nd Coat
   4) Front Ceiling 3rd Coat
   5) Patch Holes - In progress
 h. Patch Library Ceiling
   1) Install bracing - done!
   2) Install drywall - done!
   3) Spackle 1st Coat - done!
   4) Spackle 2nd Coat
   5) Spackle 3rd Coat

[Raenia]

Started a thread for December:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/december-2020-goals/

[LinneaH]

Started a thread for December:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/december-2020-goals/

Appreciated! Even though I will be late to it :-)

[LinneaH]

So late with this. It has been a tough month, have done some unpacking but mostly delayed due to continued painting, including the water damage....
I'm giving myself a pass for the month, as I have made a lot of progress with my apartment and day to day life.

Green = completed
Red = not completed
Brown = will not happen due to Covid-19

• Focus goal: Continue to unpack and settle in. Once the painter is done: Hang pictures. It took a long time, and due to a water leak, the painting is not fully completed yet, it will happen early December at the earliest. I have unpacked a lot, but I will not put up anything on the walls yet, not before all furniture is in place.
• Important: Shape up at work. At least four pomodoros/work day. I need to get back on track. Not good, way too tired most days.
• Important: 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. This has been very on and off, need to prioritize better.
• Loose 1.5 kilos. I gained several kilos during the stressful months before the divorce and move. I eat a lot when I am stressed. I lost 3 kilos pretty easily in Oct, now I think it will be a bit harder. Lost by mid-month, and then they came back :-).
• Some type of movement every day, and tracking it. At least yoga at home and walking. Preferrably also strength at home, short program every day.  Not really...
• Set up finances for the future and a renovation plan. Started in Oct, but still work to do. Enough progress made, not completed yet.
• Go swimming, either on my own or practice w/teacher at least two times.
• Go to practice at least four times (if healthy).
• Start researching getting a tattoo. Yes, working on this, it will not happen any time soon though.
• Getting started w/new gardening. Yes, made a lot of progress, but as always more to do. But feeling good about what I have done, took some effort.
• Plan rest of 2020 + 2021 in Trello (timings, kids, exercise, eating, friends and relatives, work etc). Unfortunately not, even though I reall want to.
• 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.

[oneday]

Final check in:

hydration goal: 21 21 Woo Hoo!
flossing: 13 10
physical therapy: 4 6
stretching and/or yoga: 6 4
outdoor activity/cardio: 17 7
sleep tracking: 25 26 Woo Hoo!
respecting bedtime (10 min earlier than Sept): 17 19 Woo Hoo!

clean up email inbox (starting with 201 emails) under 150 220
Clear Pile Of Doom (papers) once this month good progress but not done The Pile Of Doom has become The Dressertop Of Doom :(
apply for jobs (4 hours) 1:30 Job acquired!

finish passport renewal ready to mail
clear out old cell phone
scotchguard couch
set up echo dot
return defective shorts
de-fog headlights
finish replacing handlebar tape Done 11/8
fix loveseat only need to buy more fasteners and install them; it is useable/fixed otherwise
block hat Done 11/12
find project for leftover hat yarn (gloves?) Do later. Another project is more urgent.
deal with new electronic copies of old media some progress 11/21
catch up with friend/challenge project Done 11/11