The month flew by (as always, really), so let's see how I did with my goals.
Financial:
- Stick to our budget. - it was an expensive month. We booked holiday flights (so, so $$$), added Sam to our car insurance, and went on vacation.
- Progress towards side hustle goals. - I actually used up a few gift cards (Target, Panera, Uber) & made some money selling things on eBay.
- Continue work on plan & budget for when I leave work - we are considering a different budget approach, and working through that.
- Go through eBay inventory. - I listed a few additional things, & sold them. I need to finish going through the rest of my inventory.
- Stick to our budget while on vacation - yes! We came in just a bit under budget
Family:
- One activity with the kids - M took Nick to Las Vegas, and they had a lot of fun together. Sam & I went to brunch, and out to dinner a different night.
- Help Nick with learning to drive - yes!
- Help Sam with practice & take him for the driving test - Yes, and he passed!
- Two dates with M - yes, an entire lovely vacation
- Connect with M's family - we've been texting.
- Continue 2023 travel planning - still in the works
Fitness/Health:
- Post weekly fitness summaries - yes, minus the week I was traveling
- Match September's calories burned - I was about 400 calories short, out of a total of 18,400. I blame two days with 6 hour flights.
- Close rings 25 days - 29 times! In fact, I got up at 4 am the day we left to get in a workout.
- Take advantage of workout classes - yes, lots of workout classes at the office, at the gym & at the hotel we stayed at
- Meditate 5 x - still didn't manage to make that happen
- Lose 2 lbs - I lost these pounds before our trip, but will need to work to get them gone again.
Personal:
- Do something social with friends - I had an impromptu trip to Portland, where I saw my sister & BFF & ran a race with them.
- Continue volunteer roles - yep!
- More thinking on "post career work" life/goals - not much happened here, but I'm ticking away the days.
What about you? How did you do with your goals for the month? Any wins to share?
I'm going to set a few subdued goals for November. I fell like I've been so focused on every one else, little attention back to us. I'm so pleased you met so many family and personal goals.
ReplyDeleteI think a few goals make sense. Maybe a few fun ones, and something more practical
DeleteI kind of fell off the monthly goal band wagon, as life has gotten so chaotic. But I am glad to say I stayed on budget for my trip and just paid off the CC. So I am tickled.
ReplyDeleteNice work paying off your credit card & staying on budget!
DeleteWhat a great month! New Drivers and just flat out expensive, but it comes with the territory of having a kid.
ReplyDeleteSo, so expensive! These teen years are wild.
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