Now that we’re knee-deep into the fourth month of the year, I’ve noticed an interesting yet all too common phenomenon: The gyms are emptier, people are posting less and less about their annual goals and there’s virtually no mention of new year’s resolutions made in everyday conversation.

Alas, it seems as if the day-to-day of 2013 has already derailed the best laid intentions and plans for some of us.

I’ll admit that some of my goals are already slipping, but I know if I post about it, I’m holding myself accountable to the plan I set a few months ago. Putting this out here for all of you to read is a great reminder of what I’ve accomplished and where I need to get my rear in gear.

My 2013 Financial, Personal and Household Goals:

Financial Goals:

• Save $1,200/month in long-term savings: CHECK. I’m doing pretty well with this goal, having saved $3,000 in January, $1,310 in February and $2,500 in March.
• Double miscellaneous monthly income: CHECK. I’m blowing this out of the water right now, but I’m still remaining a bit skeptical as you never know just how variable online income can be. My original goal was to make $800/month. Considering March’s monster sum of $10,000, I think I’m doing alright!
• Have at least one month where extra income is $1K+  CHECK. So far, every single month has been well over $1K. Here’s to hoping this continues!
• Fully fund trips to Kauai and Dubai. CHECK. Dubai was a phenomenal trip and I’ll have a photo recap soon! Kauai is proving to be much more difficult to schedule due to my BF’s work schedule, so I’m not quite sure what will happen with this goal but at least all the money is saved for it.

 

Personal Goals:

• Run at least 30 miles/week. FAIL. I’ve been running as much as I can, but I’m still plagued with some nagging injuries that have prevented any increase in mileage just yet. I will be getting my bike tuned this week, so I anticipate the cross training will help get my legs in gear (pun intended..haha!).
• Complete another ultra marathon. POSTPONED. Too many injuries, too much risk right now. However, tomorrow I’m signing up for the Disney Dopey Challenge for January 2014– 48.6 miles in 4 days!
• Complete Q&A a day project. FAIL. I haven’t written a single day’s entry…hoping to pick right back up with this ASAP.
• Improve blog stats. CHECK. There have been steady increases to , , , and link/SEO efforts. So far, so good.
• Cook my way through The Joy of Cooking. IN PROGRESS. I’ve missed the last 3 weeks due to travel and crazy schedules, but I already have a meal plan for this week. I will be cooking the bajesus out of my kitchen…haha.
• Write my business plan. AMENDED. I’m already operating my own freelancing business–now I need to work on expanding my offerings and efforts.

 

Household Goals

• Complete home office renovation. IN PROGRESS. There’s no excuse for why this is lingering except for laziness. I just need to get a new office chair and hang a shelf…duh.  
• Cook at least 4 dinners/week. CHECK. Even though I missed a few weeks with the Joy of Cooking, I’m still doing well with cutting back on the dinners out. I’ve become pretty creative with using what’s in the fridge to cook up something at least somewhat edible!
• Complete kitchen renovation. POSTPONED. In the interest of other financial goals and needed house repairs, I’m going to table this goal. Unless I find a heck of a deal somewhere, I don’t see this happening in 2013. I might just settle for adding a nice table/shelving unit in the kitchen so we at least have some extra storage.

 

How are you doing with your 2013 goals?