Below I have written out my goals for the upcoming year starting in November because for me, doing annual goals based on my solar return makes the most sense and gets me the most fired up. However, a year is a long time to be specific and descriptive with goals so what I plan to do is follow my 6 Steps for Creating Intentional Goals for the current 3-month objectives. Once the 3 months have been completed, I will share my progress!

 

This feels scary to share but I hope that it inspires you to set and achieve goals for yourself. I believe there is a lot to gain, learn, and explore through goal setting.

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NOVEMBER 2023 - JANUARY 2024 GOALS

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Personal “Amanda” goals:

• Mail cards! This is the year of cards! 

  • Starting with handwritten Christmas cards

  • At the start of each month, see whose birthday is coming up and mail them a card.

• Stay connected with friends that I do not live near. Shoot them a text if they come to mind.

• Meet new friends in Tahoe who are on the same page. Less party, more adventure, bonus if they are active parents. By my actions supporting my priorities, I will find people with similar priorities and that's when the magic happens. Be patient.

• Journal more! Write as much as possible. For fun, for work, for processing, as an outlet, whatever it is.

• Have East Coast Christmas presents wrapped before flying out west.

• Get outside and enjoy living in Tahoe as much as possible. See friends, enjoy being sober, and soak up this fresh start.

• Buy a new (to me) car

• Be gentle with my postpartum body while regaining muscle which looks like daily walks, weight training when I can, and easing into cardio with running. Remember what this body has done over the past year and be grateful even if I don't feel as strong.

• Wash my face and floss once a day.

• Go to the dentist in Truckee for a cleaning

 

Mommy goals:

• Get cross-country skis and a trailer to tow Conrad

• Find a balance with being a working mom. First I'm a mom, second I'm a coach.

• Own my role at home. Ask for help when I need it

• Learn what works for our family. Be willing to ask questions and stay curious while being okay with what we choose to do. Don’t take things personally or get too comparative.

• Being present and patient with Conrad. When I'm feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like a bad mom, take a breath, and another one, and another one...

 

Relationship goals:

• Put effort in for 1:1 time with Seth like dinner dates, ski dates, watching a movie together, hanging by the fire, bringing him treats, etc

• Clear communication, especially when I’m feeling emotional or worked up

• Find our balance and our groove with house chores and Conrad. We share responsibilities

 

Home goals:

• Find housing in Tahoe and move in

• Don’t overpack on our move out west, keep it simple

• Keep healthy food stocked and prepped when necessary 

• Remember that a clean house isn't always the priority. It's okay to have dirty floors and dishes in the sink sometimes.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY - APRIL 2024 GOALS

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Personal “Amanda” goals:

• At the start of each month, see whose birthday is coming up and mail them a card.

• Stay connecting with friends that I don't live by

• Meet friends in Tahoe who are on the same page. Less party, more adventure, bonus if they are active parents.

• Journal more! Write as much as possible.

• Get outside and enjoy living in Tahoe as much as possible. See friends, enjoy being sober, and soak up this fresh start.

• Wash my face, brush and floss

• Less time on my phone/social media

• Finish all the books I've started!

• Be a better friend. Drop in with friends - less about me, more about them. Share, gift, offer help. 

• Load up on SELF LOVE

• Aerial yoga as much as I can

• Attempt to summit Mt. Shasta in April

  • Regular weekly workouts​

  • refresh on avi education

  • figure out childcare

 

Mommy goals:

• X-country ski as much as possible with Conrad this winter

• Find a balance with being a working mom

• Own my role at home without being worried or afraid of asking for help

• Learn what works for our family. Be willing to ask questions and stay curious while being okay with what we choose to do. Don’t take things personally or get too comparative.

• Being present and patient with Conrad

• 2-3 meals of solids each day exploring texture, temperature, and flavor

• Work on drinking out of a cup

• Work on imitation with sounds and movements 

• Pump twice a day and build a backstock of milk

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Relationship goals:

• Put effort in for 1:1 time with Seth

• Clear communication, especially when I’m feeling emotional or worked up

• Find our balance and our groove with house chores and Conrad

• Get outside TOGETHER. Skiing, sledding, playing with Conrad, hiking, touring, neighborhood walks, etc.

• Be a better listener even when I have no idea what he is talking about (ie: fishing and truck stuff)

• Less stress over the small stuff. Take a breath - it's not a big deal.

 

Home goals:

• Make the move out East as easy as possible

• Line up housing in Tahoe for the coming winter

• Find the most affordable storage while we are gone

• Have food that is good for Conrad. Have foods prepped that can be used for 2-3 days

• Shovel and keep the walkway clear

• Stay on top of the wood for the stove. Bringing wood inside, stacking near the door, etc.

• Have visitors. Sleepovers or dinners. Take advantage of being close to the West Coast friends and family

 

MAY - JULY 2024 GOALS

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Personal “Amanda” goals:

• At the start of each month, see whose birthday is coming up and mail them a card.

• Stay connected with friends that I do not live near

• Come back to Dux with a smile and optimism. Support Seth’s business and take care of our home

• Continue my friendships in Dux. Maybe host some dinners

• Journal more! Write as much as possible

• Wash my face, brush and floss

 

Mommy goals:

• Find a balance with being a working mom

• Own my role at home without being worried or afraid of asking for help

• Learn what works for our family. Be willing to ask questions and stay curious while being okay with what we choose to do. Don’t take things personally or get too comparative.

• Being present and patient with Conrad

• Bike around (grocery shop, beach, just for fun) with Conrad

 

Relationship goals:

• Put effort in for 1:1 time with Seth

• Clear communication, especially when I’m feeling emotional or worked up

• Find our balance and our groove with house chores and Conrad

 

Home goals:

• Get the garden going and maintain

• Set up Conrad's highchair/eating situation

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AUGUST - OCTOBER 2024 GOALS

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Personal “Amanda” goals:

• At the start of each month, see whose birthday is coming up and mail them a card.

• Stay connecting with friends that I don't live by

• Continue my friendships in Dux. Maybe host some dinners

• Journal more! Write as much as possible.

• Wash my face, brush and floss

 

Mommy goals:

• Find a balance with being a working mom

• Own my role at home without being worried or afraid of asking for help

• Learn what works for our family. Be willing to ask questions and stay curious while being okay with what we choose to do. Don’t take things personally or get too comparative.

• Being present and patient with Conrad

 

Relationship goals:

• Put effort in for 1:1 time with Seth

• Clear communication, especially when I’m feeling emotional or worked up

• Find our balance and our groove with house chores and Conrad

• Vermont biking trip

 

Home goals:

• Continue Dux lease

• Line up Tahoe housing if not already done