Goals

I always find I'm more productive if I consistently journal. Today's journal entry re-introduced me to the concept of goal setting. Doable goals that are more than I normally do, but not out-of-the-realm-of-possibility. Thus, here are this month's goals:

Goals
1. Lose 8 lbs
a. walk 50 miles
b. use low carb recipe plans & stick to them
c. yoga-at least 1 pose daily
d. 3 aerobics videos
2. Read/listen to 6 books
a. read 1 "real" book
b. load a book on MP3 player to listen to while on treadmill
c. listen to 5 CD sets checked out from library
d. return 5 CD sets on time so I don't get charged
3. Write & get published
a. polish a short piece & submit to at least 1 place
b. revise 1 novel
c. write 12k words on a novel-in-progress
d. do at least 7 exercises from The Write Brain or similar book to keep limber
4. Get organized
a. toss out 1000 things
b. send packages that need to go out
c. send funeral thank yous
d. clean out upstairs office
5. Create (not just writing)
a. start Soul Collage decks-do 2 cards
b. draw 4 things
c. make 1 necklace
d. make 1 art journal page
6. Save money
a. don't buy booze-drink water from fridge instead
b. keep track of daily spending
c. start organizing CDs to sell on Craigslist/eBay
d. re-initiate Dime at a Time baby steps program
7. Improve overall health
a. Make iPod sleep/guided meditation friendly
b. start using TCM book's Qi Gong exercises
c. drink 64 oz water daily
d. go to bed before midnight every night

Believe it or not, the hardest goal will be adhering to a midnight bedtime!