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April Monthly Goals (and my first time posting my goals)!

How are we already in April?!! Am I the only one who feels like this year is flying by?

I thought this blogging idea was awesome and I'm one of those lazy goal setters-so when I read an article and it had 5 steps to setting and achieving a goal, I was like-"Sweet, I can do this!" If you are interested in reading the article-click HERE. Below is my quick recap.

Step One: Define what you want. Be specific! What are you wanting from the goal? SMART Goals

Step Two: It must be congruent. That's a big word for making sure it aligns with all of the stuff that makes you you. So if your goal is to win $1 million dollars playing the lottery, but you are morally opposed to playing the lottery, then you will probably never succeed at this goal.

Step Three: Do a relationship check. Will setting this goal affect others? In a good way, or a bad way?

Step Four: Look for Speed bumps. Looking for obstacles ahead of time allows you to brainstorm all of the potential solutions. That way if you do have to face one of the obstacles, you will be prepared!

Step Five: Develop a plan! Be prepared to explain how you will get from point A to point B on your goal journey.

Personal Goals:

• Continue making exercise a priority by doing cardio (running, cycling, hiking) at least 2 times per week and doing yoga or climbing at least 2 times per week.
• Finish editing our Vegas vacation photos from last October! 
• Have a mom/son date with my youngest in Portland (I had one with my oldest a month ago).

Business Goals:

• Blog at least three times this month (this equals one!!). 
• Finish setting up all of my brochures in HoneyBook
• Make some magic at the cherry blossoms and with all of the other amazing sessions planned!

That's it for this month-starting off small. Lol! Join me in my monthly goals! Comment below what your goals are for the month so we can inspire each other! Cheers!