Checking In
It’s hard to believe we’re almost through July. The summer months always seem to fly by but this year seems extra fast for some reason. Maybe it has to do with the beautiful weather we’re experiencing, but more likely it has to do with the excitement of life after 2020. Although I fully acknowledge we’re still in the heart of a pandemic, this summer certainly feels more breathable than last year.
Anyway, I planned on doing a 6 month check in on my 2021 goals, but given it’s July 23, I guess this will be a 7 month check in.
Lose 40 pounds by December 31, 2021 - I stated this was an ambitious goal and I have to agree with myself here. This isn’t necessarily going as planned but I’ve recently started going to workout classes again which feels great and I’m taking some good steps in being more attentive to my eating habits and physical exercise. Maybe by the end of 2021 I will just have a better mindset on my health and that would be worth it.
Blog at least once a month - Well, I was going strong but then I missed a month. Although in the past I would beat myself and convince myself that the goal was spoiled, this year I’m making myself charge ahead. Missing one month is not the end of the world and I can keep pushing through the rest of the year.
Read a total of 6 books - Ha! This is comical. I don’t know why I set goals like this for myself, especially since I really don’t like reading. I thought this would be attainable, but we’re 7 months in and I’m embarrassed to admit how many books I’ve actually finished. I couldn’t even finish the coffee table book about the royals that Jack gave me for Christmas…and it has a lot of pictures. There is still time though and considering I ‘lead’ a work book club (again, why?!), I should be able to achieve this. Should being the key word.
Run a half marathon - this one is at least slated to happen! I’ve signed up for the Queen Bee at the end of October. I have a detailed training plan but now I just need to stick to it. My friend, Audrey, said you always have to fear the race a little to be motivated to train. I completely feel that right now because the fear is very real. And I’ve paid $85 so come hell or high water I will cross that finish line!
So, looking at these goals I can’t say I’m doing great but I’m not giving up yet. There are still 5 months left to go and lots of time still to achieve. Let’s hope these last 5 months don’t go as quickly as the first 7.
à la prochaine fois,
anna