HLS [WK6] Setting Goals

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When I think about setting goals I think back to my 2012 New Years Resolutions.  But they were adhoc thoughts about what I wanted to achieve.

Now that I have defined my Personal Values;

Created our Family Motto;

Completed the Wheel of Life;  I really know what it is I need to focus on.

So using the key areas on the wheel of life, I've jotted down some key areas of focus and set myself some goals.

Career (1/10)

This area of my life rated the lowest.  I currently feel extremely trapped in my job.  I want to be a home with my children, dedicating my time to them, however financially this is not an option.

My current role provides flexibility to be at home during the day (mostly) and pays well.  But I can’t express in words how sad I feel going there.  It’s not an awful job; I think it’s more of a case of been there too long.

But I don’t want to move from one dissatisfying job to another. 

Goal: To research and establish what it is I really would love to do.  Take steps toward making it happen.  (Maybe register for a course).

 

Money (2/10)

Leading on from the first goal, a focus on money is needed.  We already see a financial planner and are focused.  However improvements still need to be made.

Goal 1: Continue to build a passive income online

Goal 2: Fine tune our family spending

 

Health (6/10)

Last year I started to run.  I wanted to run 5km without stopping on a regular basis.  This did not really happen.  Not to say that I didn’t achieve success.  I ran a number of fun runs throughout the year, I just didn’t hit the ‘consistent’.

This year I’m acknowledging there is more to it than running.  Health and Fitness go together.  I can not run and be active if I do not look after myself in other areas.

Goal 1: Loss the unnecessary kilos that have accumulated since having kids.

Goal 2: Continue to go to the gym on a regular basis throughout the year and work on my fitness and running.

Goal 3: Maintain a healthy eating plan throughout the year and no longer eat food that is no good for me.

Goal 4: Reduce the amount of Coke Zero I drink.

Friends & Family (6/10)

I have some great friends however have often let ‘busy’ get in the way.  I want to remember how important these people are to me and make more effort.

Goal 1: Visit 2 friends whom I did not get the time to do so last year.  Both are very dear to me and distance should not be an issue.

Goal 2: Be more spontaneous and open to ‘last minute’ catch ups.  (I probably need to get hubby to work on this more so than me!)

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Relationships (9/10)

I have a good relationship with my husband; I think we are on the same page.  That said when caring for three children, tag teaming work, it can be difficult.  As a result I know I need to continue to maintain this relationship.

Goal: To set aside Saturday nights to just relax, together.  This may be in the company of other people or by ourselves.  But the key is to stop doing things for ourselves and come together.

Personal Growth (4/10)

When I think of personal growth, I think of the time spent doing things for me.  But not just leisure, also activities that help develop me as a person.

Goal 1: Take time out once a month to participate in a photo challenge.  (This can simply be set by me).  It’s an opportunity to spend time with my camera and improve on my skills.

Goal 2: Read.  It’s been many years since I read a book.  One of my new year’s resolutions was to read books.  I still haven’t started.  Even dedicating a couple of hours each week would be satisfactory.

Goal 3: Develop my blog further.  I love my blog and am keen to improve my writing and build on my readership.

Fun & Recreation (6/10)

This has been an area of development for us and we are getting there.  At one point hubby had two jobs and worked his finger to the bone.  Now he works one job and we are happy.  We get to spend time together as a family enjoying ourselves.

Goal: To regularly engage in activities as a whole family, creating fond memories.  This can be as simple as going to the park, having a picnic, flying the kite, visiting the museum. Etc.

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Physical Environment (9/10)

This rated fairly highly because, although our home could always be ‘bigger’ I do love our space.  I’m happy.

I love to be organized and this is what I think about when I think ‘how can I improve in this area’ I’m a systems junkie and still believe there are opportunities to fine tune some areas.

Goal 1: Continue to sort the kids stuff and pass on what we no longer need.

Goal 2: Continue to organize and create spaces in our home that work for us in an effectively.

Have you set yourself or your family any goals for 2012?  If you're needing inspiration, why not head on over to Home Life Simplified for ideas.

Cheers

Mandy.