Yay for getting my 2018 PowerSheets from Cultivate What Matters! I was so excited/overwhelmed when I received them, so it took me a couple of days to finally get my February goals down.

I didn't want to go too deep into a few of my goals, so I covered them with stickers. Plus, one is a surprise, so I have to keep that under wraps! 😜

My main goals are centered about my Spiritual growth, health, and working out. I am also working to branch out more at my job, so I am attending an event that connects me with other staff and departments that I wouldn't normally see or connect with. I am REALLY nervous about that one. Just the thought of meeting someone brand new and dedicating 30 minutes to an hour with them is like, "Yikes"! But I will get through it.

I have joined Weight Watchers and am trying their new FreeStyle program. Thus far, it's okay. Nothing is wrong with the program, but I have not been tracking everyday like I should, hence my eating has been way off. I am going to work harder to track and gauge where I am, but I don't think WW is going to be long-term for me. The plan can get expensive, and another goal is to budget and cut out extras. Yes, WW is important, but again, expensive. 

I am working on my daily goal to read one Bible Scripture a day, and the YouVersion has basically been doing all of the work on this one. The app will send me a daily verse and I read it and it checks it off for me on my account. I can go back and see how many days I read or missed, and it's just a really cool accountability tool. Anyone else doing that this month/year? 

Prepping my meals on Sundays is becoming the norm for me, and I hope to keep it going! I think it's so much better for my schedule to have all of my meats, veggies, and fruits ready to go.

I will update you at the end of the month and let you know my goals for March as well! Happy planning and accomplish those goals!

"Progress Not Perfection." - Lara Casey

JANUARY GOALS

I bit the bullet this year and ordered the Powersheets by Lara Casey. I have heard so many great things about them, and I figured I might as well try something new to get my goals accomplished this year! I ordered the 12 month set of sheets and the Make It Happen binder (which I heart eyes), and thus far I am really enjoying the process. Lara said that the prep work could take up to two weeks, but I didn't have that much time, and I am off from work so I got the prep done in 2 days. Even though I did the prep fast, I still put a lot of thought into what I wanted to accomplish this year.

The Powersheets are designed to break your goals down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. This is great for me (Type A), because then I am able to check things off of my list (which I heart eyes). So, the prep work helped me to determine a vision for this year, and it allowed me to really express my fears, desires, and excuses I have used in the past. That part was both painful and wonderful. It helped me to see where I fall short, but also how I can cultivate small changes that will help me to reach my overall vision. Very smart lady that Lara!

Here are my monthly goals:

1. Eat only Jenny Craig food (it's been 2 days, but I have done it)
2. Work out (cardio/strength train) for at least 30 min. 4-5 days per week.
3. Volunteer in my city
4. Host at least one get together, or dinner for another person or group.
5. Save $100 this month.
6. Wean myself off of coffee (drink no more than 1 cup of caffeinated coffee per day; then 1 cup decaf; then no cups).
7. Completely abstain from drinking diet soda.
8. Declutter and finalize dining room.
9. No social media on weekends and no social media after 8 p.m. on weeknights

Here are my weekly goals:

1. Set up a weekly budget (include the $50 per check to go to savings).
2. Eat only Jenny Craig food (no cheating).
3. Work out at least 4-5 days per week.
4. No social media on weekends.
5. Drink less coffee; no diet soda.

Here are my daily goals:

1. Morning devotional time and prayer.
2. Be sure to journal at least one prayer, positive thought, or what I am grateful entry per day.
3. Drink less coffee.
4. Eat Jenny Craig food (no cheating).
5. No social media after 8 p.m.

I have also created a Pinterest board for my yearly goals. See my vision for this year.

                Follow MELISSA FAYE BLOG's board POWERSHEETS 2016 on Pinterest.    

My vision this year is to give myself away more, to not be so consumed with material things, get myself out of debt, and really focus on myself (loving myself better), and cultivating more community with Jesus and others. It's simple really, but there's a lot that goes into it. Overall, I think the Powersheets are really helping me to stay focused and pay attention to the things that really matter in life.