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Goals for November 2017

You guys – I love goal setting. I think it has something to do with the fact that I am a list person. Accomplishing something, whether on a to-do list or a bucket list provides that very satisfying feeling of accomplishment and I love setting new mini-goals at the beginning of each month.

With the end of the year just two months away, I am also starting to think about how I want to reframe my goal setting for 2018. I have a few ideas and will be changing that process up a little bit but more on that later. Here’s how I did in October.

Celebrate someone pretty dang important

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We had a pretty awesome month and celebrated his birthday and our anniversary with friends and lots of bike rides.

Start a new blog series

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I rolled out the My Sport Isn’t All I’m Crushing and there is a new edition each Friday. You can check out the first two features below:

Ryan Correy – Stage 4 Cancer

Hyperthyroidism

Start a new mentoring project

I have met with the organization and gotten the ball rolling. This looks like it will be happening early next year, but in the meantime, I have picked up a few other projects to work on. It’s been an awesome month.

Run a 5 KM

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Check! And a shiny new 18:14 PB.

What am I hoping to accomplish in November?

Do a cleanse for the month

Not that I am thrilled about this one, but I am needing to clean up my act a little bit going into the holidays. I normally do a reset around this time and I work with my sports nutritionist to make sure that I do it properly. It isn’t overly complex (because she knows I would cheat if it was) but I started easing into it this week and I am almost immediately noticing positive changes. 

Kick off Gala/Christmas Party Season

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Circa 2015

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Bring out the evening gowns and hair extensions – it’s time to party! Probably the WORST month to be doing a cleanse but I have a number of both work and play-related galas and parties this month so it is time to get my sparkle on. I need to get my outfits organized so if you have any dress style suggestions, I can always use some ideas.

Do another 5 KM

Again, this one is just for fun and I am treating it as a workout. It is a cheap and cheerful race without all the bells and whistles, just a nice scenic course and a timing map called Musagetes 5 KM. I find that it is helpful to have little mini events while I am off of my formal training plan to help keep me motivated to not skip basic fitness workouts.

Get all my Christmas shopping done

I think this is on my list every November and I think that this may be the year that I am able to make it!

And that’s all for this month, friends. Happy Wednesday!

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Comments

  1. Deborah Brooks says

    November 1, 2017 at 9:59 am

    You have been busy! I like to do a little reset right before the holidays as well. It’s challenging this time of year for sure

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 1, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Challenging but so so necessary for me. Hope your reset goes well!

      Reply
  2. Abbey Sharp says

    November 1, 2017 at 10:13 am

    You’ve been super busy! Good luck getting all your christmas shopping done this month!!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 1, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Thank you Abbey…it certainly is a big goal every year… 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    November 1, 2017 at 11:42 am

    I can’t believe we’re already moving into holiday season! good luck getting everything done

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 1, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca…I just might need it!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    November 1, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I usually manage to get my Christmas shopping done in November (bless Amazon and online shopping) and it really does take the biggest weight off of my shoulders for December and I always find I’m more planned, I find more meaningful gifts as opposed to last minute gift cards and I keep my Christmas spending in check.

    Good luck!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 1, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      I hear ya, Stephanie. I normally try to get things done on Cyber Monday. I am with you – I love getting meaningful gifts for people.

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    November 1, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Sounds like you had a great October and an amazing November on tap! Way to go!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 2, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Rachel. Have an awesome day!

      Reply
  6. Mikki says

    November 1, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    A great list of goals for sure!! Love the idea of the mentoring and the cleaning out before the holidays!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 2, 2017 at 8:38 am

      The whole cleaning out before the holidays is so necessary for me. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says

    November 1, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    These all sound like such great goals for the month!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 2, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Jessica! Have an awesome day. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michelle Hartgraves says

    November 1, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    I am the worst at Christmas shopping early! The holidays always fly by way to fast with a flurry of activities in this household of 5! Great job on your 5k and good luck on your next one.

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 2, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Household of 5?! And here I am complaining about just my stuff. You are a super star Michelle!

      Reply
  9. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

    November 2, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Love your goals! I always get really excited for the holidays this time of year so I think I’m going to set a goal with you to get all my Christmas shopping done – that way I can slow down and just enjoy time in December. 🙂

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      November 2, 2017 at 8:39 am

      That is a huge part of why I do it. I love being able to just take in and enjoy one of my favourite times of year! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lindley says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Sounds like a productive month ahead – good for you, Jess! Would love to hear more about your reset/cleanse…sounds like something I could use too 🙂

    Reply

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