Simple Goals Mid-Month Update

If you saw my 24 Simple Goals for 2024, here's a quick check-in on how some of those things are going. On Instagram, I simplified them even more. 

Without further ado, here's the update on my #SimpleGoals:

1. Stop buying books - So far so good. Even though I have already added 26 books to my "Books to remember" list on Amazon for 2025 or this year's Christmas wish list. 
2. Save for a rainy day - I haven't put anything into savings, but I'm not shopping or buying either, so it's a good step towards this goal. I also switched to cash for eating out, so when the envelope is empty, we're all done for the month. 
3. Make better food choices - I'm not snacking as much, and have been mindfully eating smaller portions, but as I sit here typing this out, I'm also eating a Stroopwaffle...soooo, there's that.
4. Simplify and clean out - I've made it 14 days into The Minimilists' 30-Day game. It's the 16th of the month, but I still see it as progress. And over the weekend, I took a huge load down to donate at Goodwill, which, quite possibly, gave me more of a high than buying it all to begin with. Download the free calendar (it helps). And don't worry, they don't spam your inbox.
5. Put down the phone - There has actually been a lot of progress on this. In order to help break this habit (or addiction, let's call it what it is!), I set up a bunch of Do Not Disturb (DND) boundaries and app timers, which have helped curb the "need" to check my phone every time it vibrates.
6. Start walking - Mentally, I was aiming for 5-6 days a week once the Hubs got the treadmill set up again in its new location. However, realistically, my weekly schedule allows for about three times a week. There are definitely ways I could do more, but for now, I'm looking at it as three is better than nothing.

Half-way through the first month of the year, I'm relatively pleased overall with how things are going. If you've set goals (or are still goal setting), how's it going for you? What's the number one thing you want to be different a year from now? What are you doing to make that a reality? Hit me up in the comments below or find me on Instagram and let's chat!