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My Personal Goals for 2018

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2017 was a great year, but for some reason I did not create personal goals for myself last January. Everyone who rocks goals talks about accountability, so this year I’m sharing a few top personal goals that I made for myself and I’ll update you throughout the year on my progress. These are just my personal goals.

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10 Ways to Stick to Your Resolutions and Goals

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If you are like the majority of us, then you spent the last couple of days in 2010 coming up with your goals for 2011. Coming up with our list of goals is not usually an issue… it’s sticking to them. Choose realistic goals. We need to make sure that the goals we are setting are actually attainable.

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Why One of My Goals in 2014 is to Limit Time with Technology

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I was camped out on my couch, blanket up over my head, lights dimmed, earplugs in. With my eyes closed, I pictured tiny men with big hammers knocking on my skull. A migraine. I’d never had a migraine before, though I was prone to serious headaches, so this threw me for a loop. My fiancé was left to do the Sunday weekend wrap up by himself.

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Motivate Yourself to Get Moving

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Sometimes, when the couch is calling and your favorite TV show is on, the last thing you want to do is get up and get some exercise. It’s okay to take a day or two off every once in awhile, but spending too much time on the couch is bad for your body and your mind. Tracking progress is very motivating. Join a Team.

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

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Sense of Achievement Feel proud about scoring an ever-elusive 75% off code for the new couch and admire the witty negotiating carried out respectfully with customer service, ensuring delivery of said couch happens. Ethics and frugality can thrive together!

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Finding Motivation When You Have None

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This past weekend, I woke up late, switched to the couch, and stayed there for the vast majority of the day. Also, since I had been a couch potato all day, I knew I should get to the gym. Try to make the reward match the goal. When you’re having a lazy day and feeling unmotivated, these types of tasks seem impossible.

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Grocery Budget Challenge: May & June Meeting

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I can’t help myself…she is so stinkin’ cute…even if she is on the couch. The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. One more picture of Ruby…and then we’ll move on to groceries. How Did We Do in May & June?

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