So, here are my goals and wishing you a very happy and prosperous 2013!
1.
Spending
a.
Create a realistic budget
b.
Spend only what is on budget
c.
Save—even if it’s only $5 a pay check
d.
Create an envelope system to save/spend on wish
list items
e.
Buy groceries—limit eating out to 2x per month
f.
Try a “cash only” approach
g.
Always use lists and prioritize
2.
Eating
a.
Buy food and groceries—cook instead of fast food
b.
Pack lunch with food I’ll actually eat (plan!)
c.
Keep logging in food journal
d.
Substitute fruit and veggies for snacks
3.
Exercise
a.
Be realistic
b.
Walking is key—try for every day, even if it is
only 10-15 minutes
c.
Calendar exercise programs and keep the
appointment—try for every day, even if it is only 10-15 minutes
d.
Stretch, stretch, stretch, stretch . . . did I
mention stretch?
e.
Keep logging in exercise journal
f.
Keep a positive attitude
4.
Hair and nail care—you’re a professional, look
like one
a.
Regular mani/pedi—at least once a month, shoot
for twice a month
b.
Regular color and cut—every 6-8 weeks
c.
Put these in the budget!
5.
Journaling—every day, even if only a sentence or
two
6.
Blogging—2-3x/week on personal and joint blogs
7.
Daily
review of blogs I follow
8.
Kindle books—read 3x per week, at least
9.
Read one new “real” book each month, e.g.,
actual book, not digital media
10.
At least once a month, spend actual time out
with friends (budget!)
11.
At least once a week, talk to one or two friends
on the phone—not text or Facebook
12.
Be more spontaneous, BUT stay in the budget
13.
Number one priority—more quality time with the
Boy
