This is how most of my Sunday looked. Wes has a big test today so we stayed in so he could get one last long day of studying done.
There is nothing better than hot tea when the snow won’t stop coming down.
I did get a lot of work accomplished and ran a few errands I have been putting off. We still have done zero Christmas shopping and hopefully will get on that during the next few days.
I also cleaned the house, but this little girl kept forgetting that and wanted to play all morning instead.
Needless to say only about half or the cleaning got done. Thankfully I have this morning to finish up the rest.
I am starting to get a bit nervous about our Christmas plans. I have no idea what is going to end up happening, but the whole Christmas on a Wednesday thing really makes it more complicated. Only time will tell.
At the beginning of every week I let to set goals. A lot of times they are really simple and sometimes they are larger.
I vary them between fitness goals, personal goals, and sometimes it ends up a long “to do” list. Regardless I find that they are really helpful and leave me feeling productive.
I sat down last night and made up a list again for myself of goals for the week.
This week I came up with just a few simple goals:
Pre-Planned Workouts: I set the goal of running NO MORE than two days during this week. That is still my plan. It is easy during the week to get antsy and want to throw in an extra day, but my goal this week is to make sure I stick to the plan. On top of the two running days I also want to incorporate at least five days of cross training and strength training during two to three days.
Christmas Related Activities: Some of you may remember when I posted about joining in on the 24 Days of Togetherness. I am sad to say it has not turned out exactly as planned with Wes’ studying schedule. Thankfully his test is this morning so I am hoping that now that he will have some extra time on his hands that we can fit in at least two fun Christmas related activities this week before Christmas.
Christmas Shopping: I don’t think I really need to go into much explanation on this one. I have to not only start my Christmas shopping but I also need to make sure that it all gets completed. I have set myself up for quite the week.
Part-Time Job Search: I haven’t mentioned much about the job search on the blog mostly because I hate talking about it especially when something doesn’t work out. We have been rethinking our position over the next 6 months until we move and decided the best decision is in January to start looking for part time jobs. I of course cannot bring in the income with one part time job so the goal optimally would be to find at least two that can somewhat supplement our income. This has been a very long and difficult process with losing my job being so close to the time that we will be moving, so for all parties involved we believe this is the best decision.
Blogging: My goal for this week is to try something new. I mentioned on Thursday last week I wanted to start doing two posts a day. I realized after the fact that this might have been a slightly large goal all at once, so I have decided to focus on two posts a day Monday-Thursday and then one post a day Friday-Sunday so I have a bit more time to enjoy he weekend.
There you have it! My goals for the week.
What are your goals for this week?
Anyone attending any Holiday parties this week?
My exercise goals are to run 5 times and to do strength training sessions 3 times. So far, so good!
Good luck with your goals Tina! Sounds like you are on the right path already!
‘Not too much OR too little’ – I think hat is a great approach to exercising!
As I have run 32 of the last 35 days … my first goal was to take 2 days off this week, which I accomplished by taking yesterday off for baking and sleeping in today 🙂
Other than that, I have too much work to do because I’ll be off most of the next two weeks … which was already complicated when I had to pick up my older son sick at school today.
Add in school concerts, finishing baking, food shopping for my brother visiting next week … and it looks to be an exhausting week!
Good luck with the part time job hunt – it seems like an interesting approach and will hopefully net you something soon! Enjoy the week!
Enjoy your few days off 🙂
Thanks! Due to my guilty conscious I felt guilty taking a full time job, not telling the truth about moving, having them invest all the money, and then I couldn’t stay more than a few months. Even though it means being on a tight budget part time looks like the best option for me right now – hopefully we will know where we are moving in a few months and I can start focusing on finding an awesome job when we move!
Of course, now that I am at home with my son, the thought of getting in a few miles is enticing! 🙂
As for the job, I know I’ve said it before – but look at it this way: I have seen people who moved their family, bought a house and all that get laid off within 3 months of starting their job. Actually, in the semiconductor industry I saw that WAY too many times over the years. In other words, companies are looking out for THEIR best interest, and you need to look out for yours.
The fact that you have a really good heart is mostly a good thing, but it also opens you up to get taken advantage of – something a company will gladly do when it works to their benefit. There are plenty of people who come and go at companies within 6 months for all sorts of reasons, that is just life. I wouldn’t let that stop you – but if a couple of part-time jobs will work and you can grab them, it lowers the investment on both sides (though you wouldn’t get benefits) and makes for an easier exit.
Good luck with your goals and your job search! I need to focus on the “not too much or too little” side of fitness. Because I work long hours, I tend to try to fit too much into my off days to supplement the days I can’t make it too the gym.
Yes too much or too little is hard! I used to do the same thing! I used to work on Saturday and would get a day off during the week. On those days I would way over do it because I knew my Saturday I wouldn’t have the time! I know all too well how that goes!
My personal goal is to EAT better this week!!!
Hubby and I are going Christmas shopping on Wednesday (he is taking the day off ~ we have never done a day of shopping before so I hope we get our list accomplished) Thursday night our 8th grader has a choir concert and Friday night the whole family is going to a Holiday Concert…should be a fun, but of course busy week.
Me too Kathy! I am trying to eat better this week as well!
Have a great time Christmas shopping! My husband and I will be doing a lot of that this week as well! Sounds like you have a busy but fun week ahead!
All great goals! Good luck finalizing your Christmas plans, everything will work out in the end 🙂 My goal this week is to run 7 days in a row, and stick to the training schedule that I set out for myself.
Good luck with your running goal! Wish I could join in with you, but one day! 🙂