April Look Back and May 2017 Goals

A look back at April's Goals:

Commit to 1 hour of cardio, once per week

"I've been committing to my hour long Thursday cardio session 2-3 out of 4 weeks of the month (in addition to my usual 3 days per week at the gym) for a little while now, and I've really noticed a difference in my appearance and fitness levels, but I'd really like to get it done every single Thursday this month. No exceptions. Now that I have the Zombies, Run! app (it's free and a great motivator - get it) on my phone, there should be no reason for me not to get it done."

Tick: This is probably what I'm most proud of this month. I stuck to my weekly cardio session, even on days when I really didn't want to. I've actually even noticed a change in my appearance and overall fitness levels, which I've put down to the addition of such a big (for me) cardio sesh, so this is definitely something I'm going to add to my permanent routine from now on.


Spring (Autumn) clean and sell anything unwanted or grown out of

"I know this was one of my (failed) goals in February, but with the house build becoming closer to completion every day, I'd like to get rid of some bits and bobs from my closet and storage that I've either grown out of, no longer use or need, or just do not want anymore to make the move easier (and make some much needed moolah in the process)."

Cross: HAHAHAHAHAHHA no. What a surprise.


Focus on finding a new job

"I've enjoyed my time at this little accounting firm over the 6 years (holy moly) that I've been here, but since obtaining my Diploma of Events, I've found myself daydreaming about more. I, of course, am happy to stay here for as long as it takes, but I really want to get serious, knuckle down, and focus on starting a new chapter in my life with a job in Events Management."

Tick: Even though my current job obviously has to be my priority, I still managed to regularly job-hunt for an Event Manager position elsewhere. I also ended up sprucing my resume up a little. Fingers crossed something comes up soon!


Make more time for friends

"Ugh. Just typing that out made me cringe. I feel terrible that I have to make this a goal, but to say that life has been busy lately would be an understatement. I've been turning down invitations to hang out and focusing my time and attention on our house more than anything recently. I definitely need to organise a few catch-ups with my friends soon."

Tick: I managed to catch up, or make plans to catch up over the next coming weeks with pretty much all of my friends over April. I always feel as though a friend-neglecting weight has been lifted from my shoulders after a good old friend date or two.

Goals for May:

Go on more adventures

I'm all about new having new experiences, but trying to save a large amount of money has put something of a downer on our weekend (or any day) activities. I'd definitely like to put some fun back in to our relationship and go on a spontaneous adventure, just Jesse and I. I'm adorable.

Lose 1.5kg
I've been pretty reckless with what I've been eating lately (ohai, late night snack binges with Jesse) and although I've been working out like a baws, I haven't lost any weight. I'd like to make the conscious effort to think about what I'm eating this month. Combined with my exercise routine, there's no reason that I can't lose 1.5kg.

Create a media kit

This has been something that I've been putting off for over a year now (oops). I never used to see it as a necessity, but I've since realised the power of a good media kit. Plus, it never hurts to have one ready to send off on the odd occasion that a company or brand may ask for it.

Find (and buy) a dining suite

Our house is going up so quickly that I hadn't realised that there's actually not a whole lot of time left to buy our important pieces of furniture. We've got most of the main bits and pieces, but the dining suite has been next on our "to-buy" list for a while now (then it's on to whitegoods), but I've been putting it off because boy do I hate furniture shopping.

What are you hoping to achieve this month?