Goal Update June 2023
Here are the results or lack thereof from June 2023.
Hello friends.
Here are the results or lack thereof from June 2023. I lost some momentum this month but gained some much-needed vacation time. It was time to hit the reset button.
Wellness / Happiness
Here's a rundown of my home workout space. It's evolved quite nicely.
Complete at least 720 minutes of exercise or more each month.
- I logged 854 exercise minutes in the month of June. I cycled 8 times, went on 5 walks, ran 3 times, and had only three weight-lifting sessions. I'm going to consider this month a success since one of the weeks included a fishing trip with my brother and dad.
Weigh in under 200 pounds and stay there.
- I don't know and am afraid to check. I just returned from my second vacation, and I opened the food and drink floodgates. I'll refocus these next two weeks and reassess.
Complete at least 30 journal entries monthly using a paper journal and Day One App.
- Just missed my journalling goal for the month with 28 entries.
Embrace a Mediterranean / Dash Diet.
- I think it's best to say that in the month of June I fell off the healthy eating bandwagon. Now the trick is to restart and stop the negative momentum.
Education / Teaching Career
Read at least two education/teaching books this year and write a book summary blog post on each.
- I still need to complete one more for this year. I think the second book will be connected to EduProtocols.
Share at least four education resources per month.
Here are the resources I put together last month. I missed my goal by two.
- How to Motivate Students: The Shift from Gamification to Other Forms of Motivation
- Ending The School Year With Gratitude - Ten Things I Love About My School
Add at least 12 new resources to my subscriber database.
- Done
Personal Development
Read two personal development books annually and write a book summary blog post on each.
- I need to write the book summaries for the two books that I read. I just finished reading Station Eleven for personal enjoyment and am starting A Man Called Ove.
Complete at least three "thirty-day challenges" in 2023.
- I have two under my belt. I think I might start a commonplace journal for at least thirty days.
- Here's my progress so far.
Write in a paper journal at least three days per week.
- I've retired this goal, but starting a commonplace diary may revive my paper efforts.
Dreams, Retirement, and Money Stuff
Publish at least two newsletters per month.
- I am now up to 76 weekly newsletters in a row. Use the button below to join me on my journey.
Create at least two YouTube videos per month - step out of your comfort zone.
- I created two Shorts videos to share the weekly newsletter and that's about it. I've hit a roadblock with this goal and need to find a way to put a video together that doesn't feel so weird to me.
Share at least two personal finance resources per month and apply what I learn.
- This goal has been retired.
Share something useful on Twitter at least 25 times per month.
- Done. The most viewed Tweet from this June was a simple question - What are your tips for keeping students engaged while watching instructional videos?
Reflect Monthly
Reflect on these goals and share each month.
- Done