Goals for the Second Half of 2019

I've had a pretty good year this year for the most part. There were definitely some dips in there and I didn't accomplish everything that I had hoped to have accomplished by now but that's ok, its life. I wanted to do a quick run down updating you on where I stand now and what the plan for the rest of the year is.

One Word Challenge
My word for this year was "Growth"... and I really wanted to change it about two months ago but stuck with it. I think that part of growing is learning about yourself and re-evaluating how you live... and that's what I've been doing, so it still fits. I plan on continuing with this word and continuing to work on eliminating stress and making time for what is actually important in my life. ​

Goals for 2019 Update

Financial
Goal #1: Pay off $5,000 in debt before December 31, 2019.

• Set back due to needing new floor but still working towards this!

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Goal #2: Lower Expenses (4 parts)

• Lower monthly expenses through budgeting and lower/removing unnecessary bills.
  • Done
• Make home and habits more energy efficient.
  • Done 
• Finish paying off cell phone (Last payment in June 2019) and cancel additional features of plan in June when allowable.
  • Done
• Minimize eating out and costly entertainment options.
  • Work In Progress

Health & Wellness
Goal #1: Get under 200 pounds before June 30, 2019.

• Did Not Complete

​Goal #2: Incorporate the app "Zombies, Run!" alongside basic weight training.

• Partial

​Goal #3:  Take my medications on time each day and make sure I am being proactive in lifestyle necessities to live my best life.

1. Work In Progress

Goal #4: Make, and take, time for your health every day through self-care, drinking water, skin care and stretching.

• Work In Progress

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Relationship & Romance
Goal #1: Remain open to the possibility of a wonderful person entering your life. Be proactive in meeting people but also live your best life while single.

• Work In Progress

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Education & Personal Development
Goal #1: Read twelve non-fiction books in 2019.

• The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
• Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear
• The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta
• 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help That Actually Works- A True Story by Dan Harris
• Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

Career & Business
Goal #1: Complete the TESOL-VIPKid Certification (30 Hours) before June 30, 2019.

• Complete

Goal #2: Continue to work on the blog.

• Put On Pause Temporarily- But I'm Back (Again, sorry guys, this year has been tough)

​Goal #3: Create a YouTube channel to help parents understand 'new' math strategies that are being taught in elementary and middle school.

• Put On Pause to Create RLH YouTube Channel

Goal #4: ​Enroll in and complete a basics of SEO class before the end of the year.

• Work in Progress

Goal #5: ​Complete an approved TESOL course by July 2019 (for the teaching of Chinese students online- new legislation).

• Complete

Social & Recreation
Goal #1: Host a housewarming party at the new house in the first quarter of the new year.

• Cancelled

Spiritual
Goal #1: Get into the Bible daily for 25 out of 30 days in each month.

• Failed

Goals for Second Half of the Year

Financial

1. Pay off $5,000 in debt before December 31, 2019.
2. Minimize eating out and costly entertainment options. 
3. Get 1 month ahead on all bills.

Spiritual

1. Place membership with a congregation.
2. Start a self-study.
   
   

Health & Wellness

1. Get under 200 pounds before August 30, 2019.
2. Incorporate the app "Zombies, Run!" alongside basic weight training into my routine. 
3. Take my medications on time each day and make sure I am being proactive in lifestyle necessities to live my best life.
4. Make, and take, time for your health every day through self-care, drinking water, skin care and stretching.
   
   

Social & Recreation

1. Decide which activities I want to keep in my life going forward within 2 months.
2. Make time to socialize with friends on a monthly basis.

Relationship & Romance

1. Remain open to the possibility of a wonderful person entering your life. Be proactive in meeting people but also live your best life while single.

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Career & Business

1. Continue to work on the blog. 
2. Grow my RLH YouTube channel by posting consistently 3-5 times per week.
3. ​Enroll in and complete a basics of SEO class before the end of the year. 
4. Start planning the LHM YouTube content to start next year.

Education & Personal Development

1. Read twelve non-fiction books in 2019.

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Household & Home Life

1. ​Get Isabel’s anxiety under control.
2. Transition back to homemade household cleaning supplies.

That's it for now, check out the video above for a more in depth walk through (and subscribe to my channel!).

​Until next time,