Goals update!

A few posts back, I put my goals in and at least promised myself that I would hold myself accountable by updating my blog with how things are going. My short term goal to get organized for balance - much more so. I have sorted my home office, updated some technology, and put my favorite hobbies in convenient positions. I can work from home easily. I can also paint, read, and do scrapbooking in my office with a minimum of disruption.

I am still reading several books: Spiritual Secrets to Weight Loss by Kara Davis, MD, Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly, and Ken Follett's Fall of Giants, to name the 3 most being read as of now. My work resources are within easy reach as are my writing resources. I still have work to do in the area of reading more and watching TV less.

Since January 1, I have sent out birthday cards to my family, even including a few homemade ones. We celebrated my father-in-law's 90th on Jan 27 - his birthday was Jan 31. Our little granddaughter, Evie had her birthday on the same day. I had made her a knitted sweater and slippers and put in a toy telephone and sent it off to her early in January. She received it well in advance of her birthday party.

I've even painted some flowers. These are sitting out waiting for me to complete them.

On the getting healthy front, I have joined weight watchers online, began exercising regularly again, and have cut down on the unhealthy choices for food. There are some friends at work who are also working on getting healthier, so I have a support group there too.

With regards to my writing, I have been keeping my journal and blogs updated at least weekly or bi-weekly. The novel and the non-fiction book have not seen me yet this year. I think that I will review my short term goals again at the end of February.

I can say, I am much happier. I am finding time to do fun things at work and at home. I am also deliberately planning times for working on my hobbies. This helps.