I’m taking a SHORT break from using technology. I use the computer every day at work and for blogging. I am exhausted. I won’t be tweeting, on Facebook, or answering emails for the next few days. All blog comments will “Go Live” on January 1, 2014
I wrote a post about my 1, 3, 5 year goals. Here is a more in depth article about my goals for 2014. You may have noticed that I have a ton of multi-layered goals well…that’s just my process!! I find that I achieve more things by have numerous overlapping interconnected goals. It feels a bit over the top but it works for me.
Me:
- Look my best everyday.
- Continue to actively downsize.
- Finish the No Shopping Challenge
- Learn new skills-Grant Writing? Video Editing?
- Continue working on Spanish-stopped studying for 5 months. Was tired.
- Continue to actively connect with new people
Volunteer
- I used to volunteer all the time.
Family and friends
- Prioritize spending time with my loved ones!! Go for coffee, bike riding, hiking, just spending time with them. Write letters etc.
- Make sure my friends and family now how loved, appreciated, and valued they are
- Practice active listening
- Do random unexpected nice things for them
- Work on the Thank you card project..Check out 365 Thank Yous. Wonderful book.
Love
- Keep trying to meet new people. It’s becoming a lot more enjoyable and I can’t wait to meet “The One!” Am so excited.
Blog:
- Build up my freelancing/blogging/ Colorado offline Business
- Build up Affiliate Income-I’ve identified a couple of affiliate programs that I think will work
- Continue growing my readership. Things are going well
- Increase my guest posts
- Media mentions-it’s time to work on this one.
- Shift my offline approach to blogging. Look at response times to email inquiries, approach to ad inquiries, etc. Redo my Media Kit.
- Blog redesign towards the end of 2014
- Ebook
- Make a video for the blog-I think it would be fun
Fitness:
- Clean eating and eliminate wheat!! Think I have a food allergy. The last time I eliminated wheat I felt great!
- Lose 30 pounds, 7 pounds a month for the next 3 months
- Try to sleep more!
- Get my eyes checked, teeth cleaned, a couple of other things
- Exercise 6 days a week-one rest day.
Debt:
- Pay off final credit card debt-Mr Chubbs
- Make a big dent into El Gordito
- Dealing with Tiny will take another year or two
Savings
- Save as much as I possibly can. A LOT!!
Travel
- See my Grandma-Non-negotiable.
- Possible South American Trip (it’s cheap)
- FinCon14!!! New Orleans-I am sooo excited
- 1/2 Marathon-I have already changed the when and where I will be running this race.
- Am saving for a big trip in 2015. BIG!!
What are your plans?? How are you going to make your plans happen?
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Good luck on your goals! I am also trying to eliminate wheat. I just have so much more energy and my skin is clear when I stay away from dairy and wheat. I don’t even miss the stuff when I’m abstaining, but it is a pain when I’m traveling or going out to eat (something my extended family LOVES to do apparently!) Now that the holidays–and all the traveling to see family–are over for a while, I can get back on track with eating healthy and taking better care of myself. Hope you are able to do the same!
I love GLUTEN-it HATES/LOATHES me. I’m convinced that I’m allergic specifically to American grown wheat. Whenever I’m outside of the U.S. I don’t have these problems. Luckily, I live in a place that has tons of options for wheat free eating. Travel is tough. I decided not to become a vegetarian because I love travel. Thank you for your support-I know that we will be able to rock our fitness and nutrition in 2014.
The names of your debt still crack me up! Hope you accomplish everything you want to in 2014! I’ll be right there to support you!
I had to name them something interesting because they will be around for awhile!! Thanks for the support Tonya-I’m going to need it.
Love seeing your goals! I have a lot of big goals for 2014 and am in the process of writing them. Glad you are giving yourself a break. I did a tech detox and it was awesome!
I had to take a break. I didn’t realize how freaking tired I was (in general) until I took some time off. This year will start off slowly (hopefully) because I always watch the Olympics and stay inside! That will give me plenty of time to work on the goals. Can’t wait to read yours 🙂
2014 is going to be an awesome year for you! I should definitely try the “look my best” thing. I look like a troll about 5 days a week because freelancing turns you into a bra-less naked-faced creature who isn’t fit to see daylight lol.
Good luck and happy new year, Michelle!
Thanks Erin! I starting laughing when I read this comment. I actually am looking forward to freelancing so that I have enough time to dress “my best.” I hope this year will be a great one. I’ve had too many sh$tty ones to count. LOL.
What a great mix Michelle! Good luck! I’m very excited hear about your 2015 BIG trip!
The Big Trip depends on a lot of things. Am excited but it’s almost like a Ponzi scheme. I’m going to take it one day at a time. It’s going to be a great year.