Try It! Goals for 2014

I'm a goal oriented person. I set yearly goals for my business and I have monthly tasks on index cards that help me focus and work towards those larger yearly goals. 

I sometimes set New Year's Resolutions, but this year I'm wanted to set measurable objective goals in certain areas of my life. I had my three fitness and creative ones quickly. My volunteering came next, and then I pondered and pondered and wondered about my parental and relationship goals. The parental one really stumped me. Finally, I asked my kids. The middle one came up with a great (nebulous) suggestion. I took it. 

Fitness

• Swim 2 miles in 1 swim. 
• Run a half marathon.
• Bike 50 miles on 1 ride.

Creative

• Share some of my poetry at an open mic event.
• Submit my young adult novel to agents.
• Complete NaNoWriMo 2014 - three years in a row!

Volunteer

• Visit my state and federal legislators on behalf of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
• Be a gleaning volunteer for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
• Continue being an active volunteer at our elementary school.

Parental & Friendship Goals

• "Help us grow up." Suggested by my middle son. Sounds good. 
• Go on a 'girls' getaway' with friends. 
• At least one Date Night* monthly with my husband. 

*Date night definition means we're out of the house, enjoying a kid-free activity.