Goals! Need help getting there!

I've got some goals. Yep indeed. But I'm not getting them accomplished as quickly as I would like. So, time to do a little something about that.

First goal: Lose more weight faster. I've been losing about 3 pounds a month, and while that is better than not losing, it is discouraging to be making so little progress over what feels like such a long time. So, I need to exercise more consistently and be better about planning meals.

Second goal: I want to scrapbook more! Like at least five days a week for an hour or two. That's 5 to 10 hours a week, and seems reasonable.

Third goal: I want - no need - to keep my house cleaner and in better order. Just a fact. I need to do that! It will make all of us living here so much happier.

Forth goal: I need to get my garden in order. I was inspired by a garden I walked by yesterday that reminded me of Oakhurst and my aunt's property there. I want that look. It will take years to achieve, but it won't get done if I don't get out and do some work.

So, to get all these goals accomplished I need a schedule. Yep, a schedule. It all works out great on paper. I wrote it all out while waiting for my car to be serviced. I need to stick to that schedule and say no to things that don't fit the schedule. At first I need to be rigid about it. The schedule has lots of free time, but I can only make that happen if I do the exercise, house work and office work at the appropriate times.

That is my challenge for July. I hope I can do it! If I do, I'll have scrapbook pages to share. I'll have weight loss in greater amounts. I'll feel less overwhelmed by the mess. My home and garden will be more relaxed and enjoyable. Wow! Sounds like it is really worth giving this a try!