Goals I want to Crush this Year

So, I had this ready to post (as in write) for ages, and now that we are 1/8th through the School year, I have yet to really tackle even one...but here goes! Better late than never, right?

I have never really been one to set goals. I mean, realistic ones. Sure, I would love to get skinny and win $1M, but as for realistic goals, I tend not really tend to stick with the work. At the start of the school year (for those who are new to my blog, I am an Education assistant in a school), I had hoped to set (and work towards) some realistic goals. So far, I really haven't done much towards that, but here they are, anyway.

1) Health

I have wanted to get back to the gym for months. I actually was doing pretty good for a month, but then I got sick, life happened, I never had the money to continue to go, etc. I really wanted to try to eat healthier...which goes it spurts, I will say (which is good and bad), but I haven't even walked in AGES! I am so mad sometimes! But, I think I might try to get back to the gym (if even for walking and bicycling) maybe this month. This also includes, in regards to my anxiety and sleep hygiene. I am horrible for being on the phone until I fall asleep, and although I still will do it, I think I am doing it less. I am also on a sleeping pill at night. I HAVE to be on it...I am not sure why, but I haven't been getting to sleep at night since the middle of August. I don't know if it is b/c of the noise (or lack thereof), or what, but I will be in bed for hours before I fall asleep. I was taking Melatonin, but I am now on something a bit stronger. For the most part, it has helped, for which I am thankful.

2) Spiritual

I had also wanted to start on reading a Christian Book (Max Lucado, etc), and of course the Bible every day. Well, I mean parts of the Bible and some of a chapter in said Christian book each day. Sadly, I really haven't been doing much of that, either. But, I will say that I have been giving it a college try...even if I read the Verse of the day on my Bible App. I also read some of my Lucado book a week or so ago. Hey, carrying it around in my bag, counts, right? I also have been going to worship more than I was in the summer, and I try to get to church more often than not.

3) Financial

This, I can say, I have been doing pretty well with/at. I have been trying to put some $ away in a savings account each month (even if I have to go back and use it), and money from at least one pay period a month into a super savings account. I also will say that I have been trying to be more purposeful and intentional of things that I buy. Of course, this doesn't go for EVERYTHING, but it goes for a good amount of what I buy. I usually ask myself..."do I really need it?" "Can I live without until next pay day"?. The answer is usually "yes" and "yes. Then, I decide if I really, really want it then (is it going to be on sale again? Can I really justify buying it right now?), or if I really can wait. This even applies to food purchases. Is this healthy? Is this too expensive? Can I make this at home? Can I buy this at the dollar store? I then decide from there if I can purchase it. More often then not, I won't buy it. Yes, there will be slip ups (and of course, food is non-negotiable), and there are going to be some things that I just won't care about (not) buying. But, I think I am doing pretty well-ish.

4) Professional

This one (like the other ones, I suppose) is two-sided. On the development side, I know there are courses out there that I can take, but most of them are a semester (or more), cost money, and take time. We are doing some PD days at school, which I am looking forward to, and I always learn from those. I also hope to do some more reading (books, Internet) about what I do (Special Education-related). I also want to really be able to learn more at work, take more advice/ learn from others, and spend more time finding new things and ways to help my student.

So, there are those goals, that I have been trying to accomplish! What are yours?