In January I shared my goals for the year along with a promise to provide an update of my monthly breakdown at the beginning of each month.  This month we finally started getting back in the swing of things; I’m beginning to see progress again!  Here’s my August update.

July Goals–A Look Forward

Family

As a Wife

• Go on a date (to celebrate our 5th anniversary!)
• Continue reading Love Talk together

As a Mom

• Read Book 5 of the Little House on the Prairie series with Peanut
• Continue reading The Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie the Pooh to the girls during lunchtime
• Re-establish the new school year routine with the girls

As a Daughter/Sister

• Call parents weekly
• Call brothers once
• Travel to visit both parents

Personal

Personal Growth

• Continue reading the New Testament chronologically in 90 days
• Memorize one Bible verse a week that relates to my weekly scripture reading

Physical Health

• Continue exercising with TurboFire (liking it so far)

Mental Health*

• Read One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
• Read The Respect Dare
• Read Let. It. Go. by Karen Ehman
• Read Reach: How to Use Your Social Media Influence for the Glory of God by Laura Krokos and Angi Pratt

*You can read more about my book goals here.

Home Management

Upkeep

• Turn mattresses
• Dust ceiling fans, air vents, and blinds

Finance

• Update update budget goals for the next 6 months
• Maintain current month’s goals

Organization & Decor 

• None

Other

Blog

• Write/schedule a guest post
• Publish finished preschool curriculum (You can see it here!)

Choir

• July board meeting
• Hiring of new staff
• Back to school prep

Outreach

• Invite a family over 2x

August Goals–A Look Forward

Family

As a Wife

• Go on a date
• Continue reading Love Talk together

As a Mom

• Create a photo albums for Teacup (she’s turning 2!)
• Read Book 6 of the Little House on the Prairie series with Peanut
• Continue reading The Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie the Pooh to the girls during lunchtime

As a Daughter/Sister

• Call parents weekly
• Call brothers once
• Travel to visit both parents

Personal

Personal Growth

• Continue reading the New Testament chronologically in 90 days
• Memorize one Bible verse a week with Peanut

Physical Health

• Continue exercising with TurboFire (liking it so far)

Mental Health*

• Read Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman
• Read Blogging the Smart Way by Jeff Bullas
• Read So You Think You Wanna Homeschool by Tiffany Manley
• Read Choosing Gratitute by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

*You can read more about my book goals here.

Home Management

Upkeep

• Vacuum refrigerator coils
• Vacuum furniture

Finance

• Maintain current month’s goals

Organization & Decor 

• None

Other

Blog

• Write/schedule a guest post
• Update

Choir

• Finalize tour schedules
• Open House Prep

Outreach

• Invite a family over 2x

What are your goals for August?

If you’ve posted about your goals for the month, feel free to to provide your direct link in the comments below.  I’d love to be able to follow along and encourage you on the way.  If you are new to goal setting, be sure to check out my post on creating new habits and consider following Cornerstone Confessions via e-mail or RSS feed to receive my goal planning worksheets for FREE! Together we will make 2013 the most intentional year yet!