To add a unique twist to my blog, I've decided to add a Weekly Goals component to my posts. In an attempt to improve my balancing act and implement tasks that I've always wanted to accomplish in my daily life, I am adding Weekly Goals. My Weekly Goals will be a few things that I will strive to accomplish in the week ahead. These will consist of things I've always been unable to find time for or that I've been unable to remember to do.
At the beginning of each week, I will present the 3 or 4 goals I plan to accomplish each week. This is, of course, in addition to the other things that I already do regularly.
So, let's begin with the first edition of Weekly Goals.
#1 - Clean my cell phone
Does it gross anyone out when you think about all the germs on your cell phone? Though it may look clean (aside from the streaks from your skin or hair), it certainly cannot be. This week, I strive to clean my cell phone at least 3 times to avoid bringing unwanted germs into my house (and in contact with my family).
#2 - Do my physical therapy exercises 3x per week
I have been having difficulty keeping up with my PT exercises. I am very good at doing them well at my appointments but struggle to make time to do them at home. This week, I will start doing them at least 3x per week outside of my appointments. As healing from this back injury is a priority for me, doing my exercises is one of the best ways to do so!
#3 - Have more patience with my children
This is a goal I make in my head every week. Some weeks are better than others. This week, especially, it will be imperative that I have more patience. My 4 year old daughter broke her arm and I will have many things I need to do for her. She broke her dominant arm so I will have to help her eat, brush her teeth and many other things. I hope that by documenting my goal of having more patience here, that I will be better able to implement it!
These specific goals as well as the overall administration of Weekly Goals will help me manage my crazy life better. There's always more I want to do and rarely more time to do it in. I look forward to rolling out my Weekly Goals and seeing how it assists me in accomplishing all I want to.
I feel that blogs have a meditative effect that lets you focus your thoughts and articulate your intentions, that being said I think the inclusion of weekly goals is a brilliant, personal, and personally rewarding utility of a weekly blog =).
ReplyDeleteI wondered how I would feel about this blog thing. Skepticism seemed to overwhelm me until I actually came to your page. You have laid your page out well and I like how you have a picture of your babies to remind you of the purpose of this blog. What a cool way to vent and release some of the stressful moments of motherhood. Looking forward to following you.
ReplyDeleteWell first of all sorry for your daughter. I think she will look back someday and laugh. I also think that you will have no problem giving more attention to little kids this week, since a broken arm is pretty serious. Also thanks for the tip on cleaning the cell phone, I have never thought of how many germs are on a phone.
ReplyDeleteI too was sorry to hear about your daughter! I hope she feels better very soon. I like the idea of you setting goals here but are you planning to address whether you have met the goals on the blog as well? Just curious. Rebecca
ReplyDeleteMy cell phone certainly does gross me out. I have a cover for it, and the back of it is looking dingy. If I have just applied makeup and then use the cell, it gets on my phone, which kind of ticks me off. That's a good idea you have to clean it frequently. I should consider that as well.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your daughter! OUCH! Poor girl.
I saw your daughter's photo on face-book, so sorry for her. But she looks so cute, and she is still smiling. She is so brave.
ReplyDeleteFor your weekly goals, it is a good idea to list out what we want to accomplish and commit ourselves to this accomplishment.
I have many things I want to do, I told myself to do it that week, but I couldn't do it, and had to delay it to the week after. Then I couldn't do it either. :( . I should be more strict with myself.