I do a monthly goals review before I set goals for the month ahead and when I was doing my April review last night, I thought that I’d share the questions (and some answers) with you in case you want to walk through it with me.
Four months of the year are past and technically speaking, we should be a good way into getting wherever we wanted to get.
Right?
Hmmm.
Well, I know it’s not that simple or straightforward.
I even talk about navigating obstacles in the goals section of the Organise your Time system.
But go through these questions with me and answer them honestly. I’ve put (some of) my own answers below to help you along.
1. When I think about the last 4 months, what do I feel? Am I excited, disappointed, apathetic, etc?
I feel mostly excited like I’m making good progress but being me, I’ll always feel like I’m not moving fast enough 🙂
2. Which areas of my life are working well, which are neutral and which not so well?
Well – Family, Fun, Personal, Friendship
Neutral – Work (day job) and Business
Not so well – Health and Fitness
3. Why? Or why not?
I’m excited by our family goals – we’re ahead of where we wanted to be – but a little bit disappointed by my business goals. My income is not where I wanted it to be and the book is taking longer than I’d like to be DONE. However, I have great clients and I’ve had two media interviews over the last few months.
I’m doing really great in the personal areas – I have plenty of “me” time to create, read, play with my camera and chase the kids around the garden – and on my friendships.
4. What do I need to let go of or are there places I need to lower my expectations of myself?
Hmmm, I need to let go of unrealistic expectations about getting this book out in print.
I also need to let go of focussing on the numbers so much and just focus on the joy.
5. What can I do differently to make sure the next four months move me closer to my goals?
Do something every day, no matter how small, to move me towards that book being out and successful.
Stop comparing myself to others!
And a bonus question…
6. How am I living out my word of the year?
I’m doing great on this. I’m really living intentionally and creating memories, fun times, and also enjoying the process of living creatively.
Washi tape, anyone? 🙂
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Even if you haven’t set any goals, how is 2012 going for you thus far?
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These are some really good questions. Am going to keep them for when I have some alone time. I OBVIOUSLY have lots to think about.
Work – going as well as can be expected, but I am not enjoying teaching this year due to circumstances beyond my control, and I have to work full time to make ends meet, or at least to enjoy the standard of living we are accustommed to. If another job was a possiblity, I would look for one, but I am qualified to do one thing: teach.
Health and Fitness – the year started off very well, but I have let it slide, and it’s my own fault. I’m giving in to cravings and not letting my goal guide me. My husband and I started our walking again last week, though, so I’m getting back on track.
Personal – it’s going okay. Not sure what, if anything, I would change. I have loved all the things I have been doing with my husband and kids, so I don’t know why I don’t say I’m perfectly happy. Probably because work has been just so draining.