Friday, February 25, 2011

3 in 30- Goals for March

I cannot believe that February is almost over! It is a shorter month, but it felt super short for some reason. I noticed over at AP Freewriting that it's now time to make some new goals. I opted out last month, as I blogged about a few weeks ago, but I'm back this month!



This past month has been more orderly for me, even though I didn't actually set any real goals. For this past week or so, I've been sticking with my daily routines, and that has been really helpful. I'm not as prompt about doing things as I would like, but for the most part, they get done. So, I feel ready to aim a little higher!

Here are my goals:

  1. I want to start eating three meals per day with the family, because it seems like we just kind of eat on our own all the time. My son wakes up, he asks for food when he's hungry, then my daughter gets up...I fix her something else to eat whenever she seems hungry, and I eat sometime after that usually. We don't usually have a regular "lunch time" per se. Dinner time is not that big of an issue, but I do want all of us to sit at the table together each night. I wanted to create more structure in our meal times, but also cultivate the habit of spending meaningful time together. Also, I won't feel like I'm constantly in the kitchen if we have distinct meal times. I'm sure I'll discover other benefits to doing this, but even if I don't, I think I will experience more order in my day. I really need that!
  2. Next, I would like to create the habit of spending 15 minutes per day de-cluttering/tidying up. I do this from time to time, and I'm always amazed at what a difference it makes. I feel like creating this habit will help make it easier to maintain order (there's that word again!) around the house. I don't like to feel overwhelmed when I look around. 
  3. Third, I want to plan a date night each week with my husband that is either free or low-cost. The expense issue is not quite as important as the intentional time with my husband. We used to be pretty good about making it a point to spend time together alone, but you know how it is...you just get caught up in doing other stuff, and it gets pushed aside. 
Anyway, that's what I'm up to! What are your goals? Are you taking part in the 3 in 30 Challenge?

8 comments:

  1. So glad you are joining 3 in 30 for March! You have some good goals. I especially like #3! :)

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  2. It sounds like you're living at my house! I need to make eating meals together a priority as well - it's so easy to get out of that habit!

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  3. You have some great goals for March! Have fun with #3!

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  4. Welcome BACK!! Planning and structure are huge, way to break them down, meal time and the de-cluttering. =) #3 is SO important, INTENTIONAL is the key word, love IT! i hope your time together is fruitful. =)

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  5. I love simple goals that bring big rewards! Keep up with these 3 and you will see big changes by the end of March.

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  6. Great goals! Glad you are here. I also like #3. We try to have a date night once a week as well and it's so much fun. Good luck with the rest of your month.

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  7. So glad that you jumped back in :) Those are great goals - I like #1!!

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  8. Your goals are fabulous. Keep up the good work!

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