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October Monthly Goal Meet-Up

3 October 2009 12 Comments

When Rebecca at modite started a new series on her website about Monthly Goal Meet-Ups I was intrigued.  Of course we all know that I don’t make any quick and rash decisions, so I had to see how the first one “shook down.”  I don’t know why I even questioned the wisdom of my first #BlogCrush.

A girl has to have goals, right? Even if she's a rabbit_____________________________________________________________________

So here were the September goals I posted on Rebecca’s blog as a sort of toe in the water.

1.) Complete redesign and transfer to WordPress for the Webb Andrew Norcross, I cannot thank you enough.  I know that the entire reason this happened was the help of this AMAZING web designer and his ability to kick my ass at 11:30 at night when I figured there was no way I’d ever be able to figure out how to program something.  And as of September 24th I am live with a redesigned WordPress website. (PS – If you are looking at redesigning or moving your site, I can’t recommend him enough!)
2.) Run as long as I can 3 times a week / 30 min yoga sessions 3 times a week I didn’t get this one done, not even close.  I’ve gotta admit, I’m really scared of it.  After my flare-up earlier this summer I know I don’t ever want to end up like that again.  Exhausted, shaking, scared on the side of a mountain.  I’ve kicked up the yoga a little bit, not the running though.  I used to run a lot.  I don’t want to be scared anymore, but fear is hard.
3.) Meet with potential investor and extreme COI for freelancing opportunities I’m crossing this off, but in truth I didn’t meet with either of the people I had in mind for this.  I emailed them, and saw them each in group situations in which they averted their eyes, dodged my presence and in general obviously did not want to discuss with me. SO I decided instead to join a networking group with LOTS of COI’s and pitched a similar investor-type idea to a non-profit, which they are thinking of taking me up on.
4.) Set up a new budget with extreme savings flow for Summer ‘10 As I started working on a budget I realized that the only way I was going to get a high enough savings flow is to get a second job.  Does it suck?  Yes.  Will I make due for my dreams? Yes.  Am I finding a pretty great gig? Hells yes!

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The best part of writing out your goals and holding yourself accountable to their accomplishment are the results.  You will always have these things at the front of your mind when you know others are looking at them and judging helping you along the way.

And you sometimes learn things about yourself and your goals.  So I am going to add to my Monthly Goal Meet-Up wrap-ups the TWO things I learned the month before.

  1. Sometimes you have to adjust your goals to a more reasonable “mini-goal” to eventually achieve them – My workout goal is a big nut to crack. Perhaps if I instead work my way up to that it will be more achievable.
  2. Sometimes you have to accept that there are goals that have barriers beyond your control (like a COI and investor literally hide from you!)  Instead of accepting defeat you have to be able to adjust your goals.

And now for my October Monthly Goals

1. Post #BlogCrush every Tuesday in October and two others posts (incl. guest posts I promised to other sites)
2.  Meet co-workers at gym 2 times a week/continue yoga for three 30 min sessions
3.  Finalize bartered agreement with non-profit and secure two freelancing articles
4.  Sign accounts up with mint.com and input budget

What are your goals this October? I’d love to know!

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To participate in the meet-up:

1. Post a list of your career/life related goals for Oct, along with your checked off Sept goals if you’d like, on your own blog.
2. Come back here and leave a link to your post in the comments (*If you don’t have your own blog, feel free to share your list here in the comments to join in!)
3. Then, check out everyone else’s lists as they leave comments - click their links, visit their blogs, say hello, meet, greet and support each other because that’s what it’s all about!
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2.) Run as long as I can 3 times a week / 30 min yoga sessions 3 times a week
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  • http://www.charleslau.com Charles Lau

    Thanks for sharing your goals for October. I have also set my goals in my blog post for the month of October.

    Hope you will be able to achieve all your goals and good luck!
    .-= Charles Lau´s last blog ..Goals for October 2009 =-.

  • http://monicarolevans.com Monicarolevans

    I love, love, love your redesign. I’m jealous. It is very awesome. I can’t wait to work with Norcross.

    I want to hear about this new job! I know it sucks, but it’s helping you reach your 2010 goals. So good for you :-)

    I used to run, but I stopped because I couldn’t meet my running group. I want to start running once a week as a part of my 5x weekly exercise goal. Maybe we can be running efriends. Keep me updated of your progress!

    Good luck in October!

    • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa

      I think you will be enjoy working with Norcross. His work is amazing, he’s super patient and EXTREMELY knowledgable. Even better, he took the “vision” of what I wanted things to look like and figured out how to program and make them happen. My personal fav: “I want threaded comments, but I think I broke my blog when I tried to write the code.” *PAUSE* *PAUSE* *PAUSE* “Ok, all fixed, you should have them now.”

      Ooh, I’d definitely be up for a erunning friend. Yes, we should chat about that! :)

  • http://truecontemplationz.blogspot.com Cheila

    Love your goals! Can’t wait to read about you #BlogCrush :) Keep it coming!

    • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa

      I’m pretty excited to be writing them again. They’re lots of fun and I love showing other people what I’m reading. I think it might be an ego thing… :)

  • http://legaldunki.wordpress.com Kristina

    I would say that September was a good month for you. Yes, we all love @norcross !!!! I’m excited to see what October holds for you :)
    .-= Kristina´s last blog ..End of the month update =-.

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    Nice on the September goals and I like your October ones. I know that migrating and moving to WordPress is a big ordeal (on top of the rest of life) so that’s a very large accomplishment. I’m also really looking forward to #blogrushes all month :)

    Keep it up. Sometimes we put a lot out there and sometimes, the little goals accomplished are better than many big ones. Quality, not quantity.
    .-= Grace Boyle´s last blog ..Ask and You Shall Receive =-.

    • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa

      So true Grace! Sometimes the little goals add up to be a really huge goal, but we think they are silly just because they aren’t that grand. OR maybe it is just one little goal that is independent of any BIG goals. But it’s still an accomplishment. It’s still something to be proud of. It’s still something to try for.
      .-= Elisa´s last blog ..Are We Training Young Feminists To Be Fleas? =-.

  • http://modite.com/blog Rebecca

    I like that you’re committing to a second job in order to be realistic about your budget. Let me know what you think about Mint. It didn’t work for me, so I have my own complicated system, ha. (Hey, it works though!) Good luck with your business opportunities – can’t wait to see how that turns out.
    .-= Rebecca´s last blog ..A plan to change the world =-.

    • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa

      Yeah, it wasn’t one of my happier revelations in planning for this change, but it was one that had to be made.

      I’ve tried mint once before, I wasn’t overly excited about it but I figured I’d give it one more go to see if it was a little better this time. Does your system involve a spreadsheet? I feel like it’s gonna involve a spreadsheet. :)

  • Noreen

    ok as you requested……My October goals
    (and yes these are Mary Kay geared Goals)

    #1 $600 in Sales
    #2 Set Up to Holiday Selling Appointments for November (open house, holiday fair, etc)
    #3 Work with New Team Member/s

    Mary Kay are Goals I enjoy working on so that’s where I am starting.

    Elisa remind me to tell you how well written/spoken Goals have worked for me in the past….

    • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa Doucette

      Yay, I’m so glad you are in and participating! Your goals are what is important to YOU and I know Mary Kay is so its great that you would incorporate it into your goals. I look forward to hearing how things are going to getting to your goals…we’ll have to catch up over coffee/brews/wine (uh oh, the wine is always a dangerous idea!)