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Summer Goals And Accountability Challenge
By Rory Stern | June 30, 2009
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Today I’d like you to join me in delcaring your goals and intentions for the summer. Each year, on this very day, I think about summer as a fresh start to bring new beginnings. And for the last few years, I have not really accomplished everything that I had hoped for..
I am NOT going to beat myself up over this.
I could easily spend a lot of time doing that!
Last summer my family had more unscheduled and unnecessary trips than we could have ever imagined,. That dramtically affected the work I was able to get done. But that’s neither here nor there…
Today, I’d like to share my goals with you and in return I’d like to give you the chance to be my support partner in a "challenege " where we help one another and get more done. The bottom line is that when you declare your intentions and share them out loud – there is a greater chance you will get them done. On top of that, by sharing your goals with others – you create built-in accountability and motivation to get things done.
Here’s How It Works:
Each day or (whenever I update), I’ll share progress of my goals and I’ll ask for you to do the same in the comments section. Success comes from sharing your goals and declaring your intentions. I hope you will join me so that we can all get the most of the summer months.
Your goals can be personal, business, or family…
My Goals:
- Take weekends off from work
- Create more content for ADHDFamilyOnline.com
- Outline, structure, and complete 2 reports
- Finalize arrangements with experts and contributors
As the summer goes one, I will refine and update (and get more specific) on what these goals mean to me, and how I intend to accomplish them. I’d love to hear your thoughts…but more importantly I’d love for you to share your goals with us!
PS: If you didn’t get a chance to hear our latest ADHD Family Teleseminar on ADHD Family Friendly Summer Tips, you can still register to access the replay here: http://www.adhdfamilyteleseminars.com
Topics: Goals, Uncategorized | 19 Comments »
June 30th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Goals
1. Exercise 3x’s week minimum at ProHealth. Continue to walk dogs daily.
2. Eat healthy meals/snacks on a regular schedule.
3. Daily quiet time with God.
4. Continue to develop goals with Mickey to fix up and declutter the house/garage.
June 30th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Hopes this helps all to have a better summer….Thanks
June 30th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Great goals, Debbie! I especially like your #3 goal; that’s one of mine, too. Along with:
1. get ready for next year’s home schooling
2. declutter, organize and clean the house
3. write two blogs per month
4. house projects: paint living room, ceiling fan in bedroom, air purifier
June 30th, 2009 at 11:42 am
1. Renew daily devotions.
2. Walk 5x a week for 30minutes, exercise 3-4x a week, swim atleast 2-4x a week through summer.
3. Eat healthy, and take all my supplements more regularly.
4. Continue developing my craft, techniques, designs, and resources.
5.Sign-up for Temp Agency jobs, while continuing to search for the right fit permanent part-time job at a decent rate of pay.
6. Continue collecting books, Dvd’s, and instruction videos regarding my craft.
7. Continue researching best ways to turn my craft into a workable/profitable part-time business. Develope my business plan.
June 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Don’t get intimidated by my #’s 4,5,6,& 7! Developing my craft/art and finding meaningful work that I am happy in are life goals I have been pursuing and will continue to persue after summer is over.
June 30th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Hi!
We are moving rooms! I am giving my art room up to my 12 year old daughter and moving my art room to the un-used spare space. It’s got better light so it’s a win-win situation!
Then we have to decorate her room and my other daughter’s room – she’ll have a room to herself! It’s decor time!
My other goal is to put systems into place to help my 12 year old be as ready as she can be for grade 7 – a new school! That includes organzational plans, a schedule, praticing walking to school and setting ourselves up to be successful!
Oh and of course there is always camping, laughing and swimming!
June 30th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
1. Keep up with regular housework/laundry
2. Finish Income Taxes
3. Finish finishing bookshelf
4. Turn in improvement request for fence to HOA
5. Be sure kids play outside daily, unless it’s raining — we sure could use some of that!
6. Have some fun with my kids without feeling guilty about all the household things I’m not doing.
7. Declutter & Decorate kids’ rooms and office.
July 1st, 2009 at 5:35 am
1. Spot at least one joyful and positive thing in nature each day.
2. Say Good morning/ Good night to my DH and DS.
3. Continue running/biking at least every other day.
4. Commit to Yoga at least 1x/week
5. Pray at meals and at night before going to bed to thank for my blessings.
6. Smile more and less anxious/angry when SNAFUS come up.
7. Set a timer each time I get on the computer.
July 1st, 2009 at 8:53 am
Okay here it goes:
1. develop and stick to a summer routine,so I can enjoy my children
2.Take my vitamins each day with healthy eating
3 keep working on establishing my home business
4. work with my children to have a happy home
5 Put a smile on so I can keep a positive attitude!
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy summer
July 1st, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hello from Montana:
I decided on my last birthday to give up setting goals, but to go with wishes instead. Goals were too structured and dependent on lots of effort for this period in my life. Wishes involve serendipity and trusting in the universe.
My wishes are:
1. Build an affiliate program that will bring in additional streams of income.
2. Share my message of respect, kindness and understanding in family relationships with a much wider audience.
3. Book at least one keynote speech each month
4. Continue the connections with family and friends.
5. Spend wisely- spend on experiences, not things.
with love and support,
Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship author and speaker
July 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
1. Continue my morning meditations without fail – first thing, no excuses!
2. Continue building on daily walking with my dog, Mischa, once around the block for him, then me time, once around again. Add on Health Rider for 15 minutes and exercise tape 3 x week. 40lbs off is the final goal. Baby steps. No excuses.
3. Refocus on job hunt – Ray Beshara’s book helps to refocus on the absolute essentials. Follow it to the letter.
4. Continue to take in Dr. R’s AADD mentoring and offerings to help me with coping skills and remember how precious I really am.
5. Declutter and continue the organization process on my home. I’m doing great, but lose steam every so often. Remember to take each room section by section. Easier – tiny chunks gets it done. Visualize how it will look and how I will feel when it’s completed Wahoo!
6. Remember to give thanks for finding the site and continue to blog so others know they are not alone.
July 1st, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Wow, great goals! Mine are:
1. Pray for my husband and children every day.
2.Excercise at gym minimum three times a week (no more wasted membership!)
3.Organize family’s closets, including mine by Aug. 10.(a week and a half before school starts)
4.Daily keep up with my son’s OT and PT excercises.
5.Create calendar with birthday’s and special dates for the next year.
6.Start taking supplements daily and consistently.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:14 pm
1)to concentrate and develop my distributorship for Mona Vie
2)to be mindful of my attention and concentration while others speak by developing my focus
3)to control my passions while in presence of others to not overwhelm or overdo with my enthusiasum
4)to visit with my loved ones
5)to support rather then overdo caregiving for others allowing others to do for themself
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
a.complete my brochure and website
b.write a letter for referrals
c.complete a workshop outline and powerpoint
d.exercise 3x per week
e. read books that I am supposed to read
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 am
My goal for this summer is to eat more of the healthy foods in abundance in the summer: veggies and fruit! In order to make that work, I will need to keep my kitchen in order so I can do more cooking.
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
1. Get the yard tidy and interesting.
2. Get my home office into a usable space.
3. Write 15 minutes a day on my murder mystery.
4. Exercise an hour a day, six days a week.
Good luck, everyone!
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
This is a great idea Rory and I thank you for sharing it with me!
1) Spend 1 hour in 15 minute increments daily, decluttering and reorganizing my home office.
2) Spend 15 minutes daily on planning my blog talk radio show and inviting speakers and writing Thank You notes.
3) Spend 15 minutes daily in loving movement for my body to improve my health.
4) Spend 15 minutes daily planning healthy meals and snacks. Then remember to actually eat them!
July 4th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
1- Study at least 1 hour every day for college admission test.
2- send at least 2 resumes every week for my job search
3- keep on working on my main research project
4- submit at least 3 articles
thank you this is very useful!
July 4th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
1. To prevent tired morning by going to bed earlier. 10:30 to my room to read and pray. 11:30 Lights Out.
2. To actively search for a new home (apartment) for myself and 2 daughters so I am ready with options when our house is sold. View at least 2 places a week.
3. To start setting up a do-able budget in excel. Simple enough to do regularly, and detailed enough to give me good information about my habits. Take action to get rid of the excuses: replace the broken computer keyboard.
4. Invite dinner guests one night every other week, to get to know my daughters friends a little better.
5. To leave work at 5 every day. Come home. Be with your family or work on the above intentions.