3 Goals for August

I’ve done a few of these types of posts this year and for the most part, I have achieved what I set out to do in those posts. The reason I like setting goals for each month is that the time period is short and the goals I set can be part of the stepping stones towards achieving a bigger goal I have. This month I am focusing on self-care habits and creating a routine that works for me. I am feeling in a funk right now and am trying to shake it off. I am hoping the goals below will help me with that.

1. Workout 3 times per week

Back in May, I started walking every day at my lunchtime during work. I needed to do something to get away from my desk and clear my head. It allows my mind to recharge and is a boost for my mental health. While walking for me is a great way to move my body, I also want to feel stronger, and planning my week in which at least 3 days include a strength training workout does just that. It is something I have tried before and really enjoyed so this month I am setting my weeks up to include at least 3 workouts apart from my daily walks on my lunch break.

2. No social media past 8pm

It is easy to get in the habit of mindlessly scrolling through your social media feeds. Before you know it 2 hours have passed and you aren’t even quite sure what you’ve seen, read, or even commented on. I find that then I sit and scroll, it is harder for me to avoid comparing my life to the highlight reel I am seeing unfold on my phone. When I am in a funk like I am currently, the worst thing I can do is go onto my Instagram but that seems to be what I like to do until late in the evening recently and I want to set a boundary for myself around how much I am consuming.

3. Journal 4 times per week

If you read my goals for April, you’ll know that this was one that I set for then as well. I find journaling so helpful to empty my mind of negative thoughts and feelings. It helps to calm my mind and organize my thoughts. I am working on being more mindful and kind to myself and journaling helps me recognize my inner critic and put a stop to the negative narrative that is going on in my head. While I love a good brain dump, I also want to find a more constructive way to journal by way of writing prompts to see how that can help my mindset.

Do you set monthly goals? I would love to hear some or all if you’re willing to share down in the comments or over at Learning to Bloom on Instagram!