February Reflection + March Goals

How is it March already?! 2019 might be proving to be the fastest year yet. For someone that wants things to s l o w down a little bit more, I’m wrestling with the fact that at the end of this month we will be a quarter through the year(!).

February made me realize I need to be more intentional about setting aside time to put towards my goals each week. As I’ve said before, I only like routine to a certain extent, so I can find myself falling out of routine quickly if it’s been a little stagnant for a while. I like to mix it up! Anyone else?

This next month will be focused on tweaking routines a little bit and allowing more room for flexibility. (I’ll be updating this weekly cleaning and chores routine so I can add in gardening to my days). I’ll also be making myself go to bed at a reasonable time so I can wake up earlier. That was already a goal this year but this is one I’ve been so terrible with! Most days I find myself sleeping in…some mornings as late as 9am. And while I know my body needs it if I went to bed late, 9am is just not acceptable to me! I also know that once we have a baby I will miss these mornings, but I really need to get better about this.

The morning time is my favorite, and the earlier I get up, the more I can soak in the stillness and enjoy that second cup of coffee without feeling rushed to get the day started. Even more so, it means time with my husband before he goes to work.

Reflection on February Goals:

• Yoga has not been daily, but I’ve done it when I can tell my body needs it.

I re-joined the Y this past weekend after canceling my membership three years ago and I am soooo excited about being back there! I don’t want the Y to replace yoga or running outside, but I’m thankful I have an option on days that are really cold (like right now!) or when it’s raining.

• Sewing was originally a March goal and I’m thankful I started in February. This is going to be the most challenging goal of the year I think. So far, I’ve had great patience when it comes to teaching myself and taking the time to learn how to stitch well. Sewing will be a continuous goal throughout the year with hopes to add beautiful pillowcases to our shop later in the year.

Now, on to…

MARCH GOALS

• Read The Wellness Project
• Start the tiny cabin building process (so excited!)
• SEWWWW
• Adjust cleaning schedule to add gardening
• Build up shop for Salt Ridge Co.
• Decide on Races to run this year (contemplating training for the 10k and 15k and skipping the two 5ks)