August Goals

I haven't done a goals post since March, & I'm pretty sure I didn't complete most of them...

1. Start Transform20 again
I had started Transform20 back when it initially came out in January.  I made it through 4.5-5 of the 6 weeks & then quit.  This time I'm not quitting.  I actually just started 21 Day Fix again this week but when that's done I'll jump into T20.

2. Get through 2 grad school classes
My courses at WGU start today actually.  I am going to try my hardest to get it all done in 6 months & since it's 12 courses I'm aiming to get at least 2 done per month

3. Blog every day
I actually wrote down post ideas for each day Mon-Fri for all of August last month.  Now the trick will be sticking to it.

4. Get my new apartment set up
I got back down to my apartment this past Saturday & got all of my stuff moved in on Monday.  Now I just need to get everything set up & decorated how I want.

5. Get my new classroom set up
The school year starts on the 19th & I'll be teaching a new subject this year, US History.  This year I want to have a theme to my classroom.  I'm aiming for Instagram themed.

6. No fast food
Besides the fact that I need to start being healthier again, I also need to start saving money.

7. Meal plan/prep each week
Being at my parents' for the last 2 months meant that I didn't have to meal plan/prep.  Sure I helped with ideas & cooking but that was usually on a day to day basis.  Now that I'm back to completely fending for myself, & going back to work soon, I need to get back into the habit of planning healthy meals for the week & getting them all prepped on Sundays.

8. Track spending
A lot is & needs to change this year financially.  First of all, I'm starting a new job which means my salary is different.  My bills will also be different because I'm living in a new place & have a roommate again for the first time in years.  Not only that though, my debt & spending are ridiculous.  There are certain things that I can't control because what's done is done, but I can control what I spend from here forward.  So first things first, detailed tracking of what I spend my money on for the month of August & then seeing where I can make cuts.

9. Restart a gratitude journal
I had one before & I could definitely feel a change in my mood.  I was just happier in general while doing it.  Then life happened & I stopped doing it.  I really need to get back at it.

10. Find a new hobby
Preferably a free or cheap one.   I just need something to get me out of my routine without breaking the bank.  I have a habit of getting stuck in a routine of work, home, work, home.  I don't want that to keep happening but know that unless I actively try to figure something out it's going to.  Especially since I'll also be throwing grad school work on top of it.