March 2017 monthly goals + blog updates

Blog updates

Not gonna lie, 2017 is kicking my butt.  I just feel like I’m constantly one step behind everything.  I can only hope for things to slowly get better and to feel like I have a handle on life.  I used to have a number of blog posts written in advance and ready to go out and publish (like at least a week’s worth) and right now I don’t have any.  I know I don’t have to post as frequently as I normally do, but I still put pressure on myself to do it.

I did visit Disney at the end of February and I so needed that trip.  It was a solo one but it was pretty much amazing.  Relaxing, fun, and I got to see some good friends.  I ran the Enchanted 10k and the Princess Half Marathon.

February goal updates

Here’s how I did with my February goals from last month:

• Read 5 blog posts saved on Pinterest (nope, I maybe read one)
• Create a new opt-in for my email newsletter  (I started working on this but didn’t finish it yet)
• Re-organize my email newsletter (this I at least did, but still going to be open to adjusting it based on reader feedback!)
• Re-organize the tabs at the top of the blog (nope, didn’t even think about it)
• Make a list of pros and cons about starting a second non-Disney blog (I didn’t fully sit down and make a list, but I think given how tough this year as been so far it’s fair to say that is not the right decision for me right now.  Maybe someday).
• Create a new ad to promote my book (Didn’t do this either.  I’m trying to come up with an idea, maybe for April/Earth Day, where a portion of sales would go to the Disney Conservation Fund).
• Audition for Chicago, and be confident!  (I auditioned.  I thought my odds of getting in were awful after seeing the amount of talent there.  Over 60 people, most of whom were female, and only 8 females would be getting in.  But I got the phone call last week…. I got in!!!)
• Research and get a quote on replacing the carpet in the basement with wood tile (didn’t do this yet)
• Read at least 4 books (I read 4!  Of Fire and Stars, the Inquisitor’s Tale, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, and Nimona.  The Inquistor’s Tale was probably my favorite out of those).
• Downsize and donate at least 2 boxes of stuff (I did send off 2 boxes of stuff.  But still a lot more to go!!)
• De-clutter/organize the living room (Well, I did organize it. But now it’s covered in all my Disney souvenirs I just bought from February!)

March Blog goals

Gonna try and keep the goals simple this month to hopefully give me time to feel like I’m caught back up.

• Write at least 2 blog posts on the weekends to have ready ahead of time
• Create that opt-in for my newsletter
• Brainstorm a plan for a good April promotion for my book
• Read 5 blog posts on Pinterest

March personal goals

• Get the basement floor redone
• Try to do a long run of at least 6.2 miles every week to prep for the Hershey 10k
• Organize my closet/clothes

What are your goals for the month?