April was not a good month for me, technically. In terms of how many goals I completed, it was woeful. However, the fact my biggest headache (paper purging) was finally completed and I let so much go I now feel lighter for it, is a big bonus. So I'm okay with not hitting most of my other goals.
March was not a great month, my partner and I contracted the flu and were bedridden for a week while another week and a half left us exhausted. So while I didn't get all my goals completed, I'm still happy with what I managed due to how rough I've been.
February was definitely a harder month, goal-wise, and not just because it was a shorter month. The weeks just seemed to fly by and it was difficult to stay on track. But in the end, I managed to get through all my goals.
I was actually super happy with January. Despite Covid's best attempts to thwart me, I came out on top! Huzzah. I hit almost all my goals and the one I didn't almost hit! I am ready for a new month! Each small win is celebrated and before I create new goals, I go back to my Yearly Goals to make sure I am staying on track. (In the past, I've not always remembered to do this!)
I ummed and ahhed about whether I still wanted to list my monthly goals as a blog post. When I first started doing it a few years ago, it really helped, but then 2021 kinda derailed me. So I have decided to continue to do this but if I feel these posts aren't servicing me, I'll drop them.
Before writing this post, I took a look back at last year's "Hello" post which was titled "Don't Get In My Way" and to be fair, the year didn't. But I sure as hell did. I got very much in my own way, then tripped head-first into a mental health breakdown. However, I was smart enough to do something about it.
If you know me, you'll be looking at that title, scratching your head and going 'You? You think there's a problem with goals?' because I love goals. I, for a long time, shared Monthly Goals and Yearly Goals. I still like goals, just as I like To-Do lists! But that doesn't mean there is not still a problem with them, or at least, a problem with how we view and approach goals... let me explain.
So, May was busy. With family visiting towards the end of the month, it was quite the race to get the work finished on our house before they arrived. Shockingly, it got done! Our house is looking awesome, family came, lots of events and activities were undertaken and then we got a week of recovery from all the people-ing 😀 Overall, a busy and enjoyable month.
It's goal time once again. April was a whirlwind we didn't fully expect and actually I have a week during this month when my family will be visiting so I technically have to get all these done in just 3 weeks. *cracks knuckles* Let's do this!
I'm not really sure what happened to March. It just flew by with barely a nod and wave, if you please! That's not too awful, because during that month, I levelled up another year and I am always fine to ignore that milestone occurring!
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