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Reviewing 2014 Goals

KayLynn · December 31, 2014 · 4 Comments

2014_goals

I have made goals the past few years instead of resolutions and it’s been successful for the most part. I meet more of them than not. I tried something different in 2014 and it’s time to look back and see how many were met to help me plan for 2015.

The main difference in 2014 was the sheer number of goals. There are 14 spread between the categories of health, blogging and personal. Typically, I review goals on the blog quarterly but that didn’t happen in 2014 and that’s a consideration I’ll take into account for next year.

Here’s my self-grades on the goals.

Health

1. Lose 30 pounds in 2014. This just didn’t happen although I’m ending the year 10 pounds lighter than I started it. So it’s a partial success. GRADE: C-

2. Exercise 5-6 times a week. Most weeks I exercised 4-5 times and in the process found another exercise I love. Kaia Fit will be an important part of 2015.  GRADE: B-

3. Track Food 6 out of 7 Days. Most of the time I achieve 100% in tracking my food intake. I go off-track (pun intended) when I’m traveling or sick. GRADE: B

4. Complete 6 Race Events. I completed four official 5K events but am now questioning why I even made this a goal. These were enough to remind me what I don’t like about them (crowds and registration fees). GRADE: B

5. Go 100% Soda-Free. I did achieve this and then back-slid the last couple of months. I don’t think I need to be 100% but have it as a occasional treat. I only drink sugar-free soda. GRADE: D

Blogging

1. Start a Blog Carnival. This was a success and yet a failure. I did start the carnival but discontinued after a few because it just wasn’t gaining any traction. GRADE: A

2. Write Every Day in January. New content was posted 29 days out of 31 last January. Pretty darn good if not 100%. GRADE: B+

3. Create an eBook. This is no longer a goal and I didn’t complete it. GRADE: F

4. Change Blog Theme. I do want to update the theme but didn’t get there this year. GRADE: F

Personal

1. Max Contribution to 401K and IRA. Success with my 401K and I still have time to make IRA deposits so it’s not over yet. GRADE: B+

2.  Get Showers Rebuilt. We are terrible about making home projects happen and here’s a perfect example. No progress made other than a couple of estimates. GRADE: F

3. Plan Outing with Someone Quarterly. I did have outings with others at least quarterly but it tended to be the same someone (you know who you are). For that reason, it’s not a A. GRADE: C

4. Read Six Books Not for Review. I’m thrilled to report I crushed this goal. I read at least twice this number strictly for pleasure. GRADE: A+

5. Declutter My Home.  Well, I’m regularly donating items that no longer fit (in a good way) or we don’t need but I still have closets that need a deep declutter effort so this is not a success. GRADE: D

I think there were too many goals for me to stay focused and plan to switch it up for next year.  How did you do with your 2014 goals or resolutions?

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  1. Denise @ Do you have that in my size??? says

    January 1, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    You have accomplished so much over the last year, even if not all of it was as you’d intended at the outset. One of your best qualities is your ability to keep pressing forward with optimism, energy, and confidence that you will get where you want to be; you constantly inspire me.

    Happy New Year, Kay Lynn, and here’s to more happiness, more health, and many more fun adventures in 2015!

    Reply
    • Kay Lynn says

      January 5, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Denise, that means a lot coming from you who inspires me every day. I am confident I will get there to my weight loss and fitness goals at some point. The journey is taking much longer than I ever could have predicted but I think that’s partially responsible for me sticking with it. I’m the tortoise and will win!

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  2. Lori Lavender Luz says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Well color me impressed. I see a lot of progress going on here, and I like the way you give yourself props for doing your part and not necessarily for the results (like the blog carnival). I say pat yourself on the back in each category!

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    • Kay Lynn says

      January 5, 2015 at 6:18 am

      Lori, thanks so much for the kind words. I do think people don’t give themselves enough credit for their effort. Yes, I wish I had lost more weight and met more of those goals but it is what it is. I have to appreciate what progress there was and work towards more today and tomorrow.

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