Sharing my September 2023 goals as a form of accountability and encouragement.

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To be honest, I did not really focus on any goals over the summer. My overall goal was to be present and enjoy. Writing and all of the extra things took a backseat.

With the return of the kids to school, comes regular rhythms where I have more space and time to write. My plan is to share my goals monthly in this space throughout the rest of 2023.

I love using Powersheets to map out my goals and have a physical space to see them. I use the monthly calendar grid in the Powersheets to plan out my writing and Instagram content.

September 2023 Goals

Monthly Action Items

Go through photos on my phone April-August.

At the start of the year, I would go through my phone on the 1st of the month and delete what was not needed. However, I got out of the habit of this.

Read 1 nonfiction and 1 fiction book.

I love reading and am always healthier when I make time for it. I have joined Jess Connolly’s book club and will be reading Why Am I Like This in September.

For the fiction book, I have a list I put on hold at the library.

Create a plan for baby books for the kids.

My oldest has a partially finished baby book and that is where it all stopped. For Christmas, I want to gift each of the kids with a photo book of photos of their first year.

Plan out photos on the wall.

I love how Erin does this! Perhaps it is having a freshman in high school, but lately, I have felt an urge to celebrate our moments.

Have one planned family fun activity.

Life can get so busy, especially in the fall. I want to carve out time to do something fun, just the five of us.

Make a fall wreath.

Yes, I have already started decorating for fall. I like to start now since I decorate for Christmas in early November.

Work with the kids on their laundry.

Each month I want to have something I am working on with the kids. This month I want to work on them putting their own clothes away.

Weekly Action Items/Rhythms

Have a weekly family meeting.

I plan to use the printable in this post on family meetings.

Write one new blog post a week.

Prep on Sundays for the week ahead.

This is when I will prep my calendar, check in with my goals, etc.

Read my chapters for the book club.

Daily Action Items/Habits

Bible App or Verse with Kids

On the way to school, we are focusing on reading a Bible verse and praying.

Pray through my prayer cards.

I will be sharing this system soon!

Exercise

I am joining Sydney Cummings in her monthly workouts.

Walk 10,000 steps.

Write in my gratitude journal.

Drink my water (fill up my water bottle 3 times)

These are the goals I have for September. I am entering the season with grace and open hands.

If you are new to goal setting, read more tips on setting intentional goals.