2014 Goals, February Update

Where did the month of February go to? It seemed to go by so fast this year. We had more snow last month then we have had in years at our house so the kids were really happy. I liked seeing the snow too. I’m now trying to focus on things I want to get done for the spring, like planning our garden.

Last month I wrote a guest post at Money Saving Mom, so I’m keeping up with my goal of guest posting so far this year. I have also been keeping up with doing a little on my photography classes each month.

I made some progress on my weight loss goals this past month. I lost 2 pounds, which I’m really excited about. Only 18 more to go. I think participating in the 12 month to a healthier you challenge has really help. I’m keeping up with my exercising too.

Even though the month of February went by really fast I did make some good progress. Here’s my list of goals for this year.

2014 Goals

Personal Goals

Bible and Prayer time each day {on going}
Sleep 7-8 hours a day {I been doing good at getting to bed on time}
Read 12 books {one book down, almost done with the second one}
Exercise regularly (4-5 times each week)
Lose 20 pounds {down two pounds, 18 left to go}

Family and Marriage Goals

Homeschooling my son, finish 2nd grade start 3rd grade {making good progress}
Homeschooling my daughter, finish 11th grade start 12th grade {making good progress}
Read aloud Bible time with the kids each day {I haven’t been keeping up with this at all, I’m hopeful to get to it this month}
Spend individual time with each child once a week {ongoing}
Spend quality time with my husband each week, helping him and encouraging him {ongoing}

Financial Goals

Increase the amount we are giving
Save for home improvement projects (painting, new countertops)
Contribute monthly to our retirement savings {done for February}

Home Management Goals

Make a plan for our home improvement projects
Plan and plant a garden again this year  {Working on preparing the soil for the garden}
Set up a chore schedule for the kids {I had this on my weekly goals for a few weeks but just didn’t get to it, hoping to get to it this month}

Business Goals

Transfer to a new theme framework {making progress}
Write an ebook
Guest Post 6-12 times this year {one down, 5-11 more to go}
Learn a new skill each week to improve my blog and business skills
Continue online photography classes and blogging classes

I would love to have you share some of your goals for this year in the comments below. 

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