That being said... I also I'm pretty impressed that I've kept up with this whole month goal thing so far this year... this definitely seems to be the best fit for me. I like the idea of having just a small handful of things to focus on each month... and I like that if I fail epicly on some of my goals, I can simply move on the next month. No hard feelings. I might repeat those same goals the next month... or I might not. It's a no-pressure relationship... me and my goals. Nevertheless... here is how I'll be embracing the month of August...
fundraise. fundraise. fundraise.
I apologize to those of you who follow me on Facebook or Instagram and are constantly bombarded with my shameless attempts to corral you to our Etsy shop or our new coffee fundraiser. Okay, okay... that was a weak attempt of an apology... because really that was just another subliminal message to get you shopping. I mean... you probably want to go check both sites out right now... you know... do a little browsing... a little buying... a little help-lance-and-julia-bring-home-their-baby-girl-shopping....
I have majorly slowed down my photography gig for a while... I've stopped taking wedding bookings for a bit so I can adjust to my new job and focus on adoption stuff. But even though the photography calendar is clear for a little while... my editing to-do list is not. I am hoping to finish editing some mini-sessions this week. This is a big goal considering it's a busy work week as well... but I desperately want to get these sessions out the door. Photos in hand = happy clients!!
find time // to create.
I couldn't even tell you the last time I actually sat down to do something creative... (spray painting doesn't count). I desperately need to get some creative time this month. I would love, love, love to catch up on some scrapbooking... perhaps make some more jewelry for the Etsy shop... or maybe even work on some fun projects for baby girl's room... The goal is to create something... anything.
Last month one of my goals was to memorize scripture. I didn't do so great on that one. So I'm going to give it another go this month. I want to fill my mind and heart with truth. I see the need for this even more as I so easily am pulled into the "what ifs" of adoption. When my mind is consumed with fear and worry, I want His truth to shine through... to push through the webs of lies and fear so that I can only hear His faithful promises.
What about you? What are you focusing on this month?
4 comments:
Aweseome August Goals Julia! Praying for you to get through it peacefully and healthy! Got to be hard when you have the very long and hard weeks at work on top of all of your other to do lists. All going to be so worth it when you get to put your arms around your sweet baby girl! Love you!
Ummm....spray painting TOTALLY counts! ;) But I hope you get time to do something even more creative this month.
Also, I've been working on memorizing scripture as well. I'm taking it a couple of weeks at a time. As I come across a verse(s) that I want to memorize, I read it and say it out loud a few times. Then I try to find it in a couple of other translations so I make sure I really understand it. Finally, I write it on a note card and hang it on my bathroom mirror so I see it a few times each day. Good luck!
Monthly goals always seem to work the best for me too! I haven't done any in awhile. Maybe I'll sit down today and come up with a few!
Good goals! I've been trying to memorize scripture lately as well -- I've found www.scripturetyper.com to be REALLY helpful.
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