Money Saving Mom has written about being more intentional about your New Year's Resolutions. I did try this in 2011, and achieved several of my goals. I thought I'd do it again with the addition of breaking those goals down into weekly action plans. Every Sunday, I will post my Action Plan for the week ahead. I've made a planner page that will fit my new Franklin Covey planner. . I want my goals to be clearly defined and straightforward. I will be using the acronym SMART to help me identify my goals and plan them out.
Smart stands for:
Specific--My goals need to be straightforward, clear and emphasize what I want to happen. What are you going to accomplish (use action words such as direct, organize, develop etc.), why is it important to do this year, what do you want to ultimately accomplish, How are you going to do it.
Measurable-If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Should break each goal down into smaller, measurable tasks. Also set a time limit.
Attainable-You must be able to do these goals with your abilities and financial limitations.
Realistic-Dreams are nice, but you must be able to break each item down to a step or steps that you can accomplish.
Timely-It must be important for you at this time in your life. You must also set time limits for yourself that you achieve them.
Ask yourself each day, what 1 thing I can do to work toward achieving a goal.
Personal:
1. Read through the Bible this year.
2. Read through 24 books. Try for a mixture of classical literature, fluff, religion, and good skill books.
3. Listen to 12 audiobooks.
4. Eat well, Exercise daily and drink my water.
5. Goal of 10,000 steps per day.
6. Tackle 12 DIY projects.
7. Focus on 1 habit per month.
8. Take at least 1 photo per day and fill out 1 Project Life sheet per week.
9. Memorize Colossians.
10. Organize, reduce and donate more to make my home a better place to be using this 52 week home organizing program. http://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organized-home.html
11. Complete one home project per month.
12. Finish Christmas stockings for Grandchildren.
Skills:
1. Canning
2. Herbals and Medicinal's
Prepping:
1. Replenish my 3 month supply.
2. Start a tracking system for my long term food storage.
3. Continue trying to reduce the number of items that I store.
Marriage:
1. Have monthly date nights.
2. Read at least 3 marriage related books.
3. Pray for my husband using Stormie O'Martian's book.
Children:
Ministry/Friends/Extended Family:
1. Visit my extended family every other month.
2. Pray for them.
Business/Blogging:
1. Read books related to home-based businesses.
2. Continue brainstorming for income streams.
3. Blog at least three times a week.
Financial:
1. Reduce eating out. Cook at home to lose weight and save money.
2. Purpose to increase savings for our long-term goals.
3. Put money aside every month for Christmas 2013.
Pinterest Inspired DIY Monthly Goals:
January--Put down hardwood floors in the Living Room
February--Refinish my Dining Room Table
March--Paint and Stain Buffet http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/2012/06/making-of-red-hot-rhetta.html
April--Sew a rag quilt http://www.naptimecrafters.com/2010/12/guest-post-rag-quilt-from-just-enough.html
May--Make bread bags http://www.ehow.com/how_6665705_make-own-bread-bag.html
June--Art project with the boys. http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/2012/02/gallery-wall-kid-art-with-kids.html
July--Learn to sew lingerie
August--Make Homemade Lotion Bars http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2008/11/homemade-lotion-bars.html
September--Finish my Texas Star quilt.
October--Homemade Hand Lotion http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/how-to-make-handmade-handlotion-w-label-download/
November--Cord Control Project http://www.jenthousandwords.com/2012/03/cord-control.html
December--Homemade Deodorant http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/how-to-make-homemade-deodorant-i-love-it/
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