My goals for June!

I've decided that as part of my blogging schedule, I'll be writing a post at the beginning of each month about the goals I want to accomplish by the end of it. I'm hoping this will make me more motivated!

So, here are my goals:

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1. Finish reading Game of Thrones - I've been reading it since January, and I really don't like taking to long to read one book, especially when there are so many unread ones waiting on my bookshelf!

2. Finish decorating my bedroom - it's very nearly done, we just need to finish wallpapering and put the furniture back, and then the hard part: putting my new bed up! It shouldn't take too long to get this done, since we're doing the wallpapering tomorrow and the bed's coming on Wednesday.
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3. Practise on my keyboard - I haven't played it in months, so I'm determined to practise a lot from now on! My main problem is there are so many songs that I want to learn to play, I just need to pick one and concentrate on it! I don't think I'll learn a song in the next month, but I can at least get started.

4. Write more short stories - and maybe post them on here, depending on how they turn out!

5. Eat more healthily - at the minute I'm getting home from work and just putting fish fingers and chips in the oven because it's quick and easy, but it's not a very healthy meal! I also need to eat more fruit and veg, it just means I have to stop being so lazy!
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I know I'm going to think of something else as soon as I post this, but I'm going to leave it at that! I'll let you know how I get on with all of my goals. :)

Comments

  1. L.G. Keltner4 June 2012 at 18:08

    Good goals, and a good idea about posting them here. Hopefully this will help you stick to it. I know it's difficult for me when I don't have something that someone can use to hold me accountable.

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    1. Laura Clipson4 June 2012 at 18:30

      That's what I thought, I'm more likely to try to get them done now! More motivation :)

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  2. Kyra Lennon4 June 2012 at 18:15

    Good luck with your goals! I tried really hard to read Game of Thrones but I just couldn't get on with it at all!

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    1. Laura Clipson4 June 2012 at 18:31

      Thanks! I really like the TV series, but I think I should have read the book first, I'm just not that into it because I already know what happens! :)

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  3. running4him4 June 2012 at 19:11

    Yeah go wild on the health food!!! ))

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    1. Laura Clipson4 June 2012 at 19:37

      I'll do really well for a couple of days, then I'll give up! But I'll try my hardest :)

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  4. Miss H4 June 2012 at 19:17

    Sounds like great goals! And you're right, saying them here will make you more motivated. I noticed I tend to do more when I make to-do lists :)

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    1. Laura Clipson4 June 2012 at 19:38

      I'm always more motivated to stick to things if I write them down, I just need to keep writing them down! :)

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  5. Eliza Wynn4 June 2012 at 20:18

    I think it's a great idea to post monthly or weekly goals. Good luck!

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  6. Unknown4 June 2012 at 20:56

    There's is nothing like peer pressure to help us meet our goals. I can't wait to read some of your short stories.

    I'm cheering for you: Rah! Rah! Go Laura!

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    1. Laura Clipson4 June 2012 at 21:11

      Thanks! I figured I'd be more likely to get more done if I made my list public! :)

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  7. Krista McLaughlin4 June 2012 at 22:12

    Those are some great goals! Good luck with them!

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  8. Mary4 June 2012 at 23:57

    Excellent goals. I am adopting the new piano choices myself.

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    1. Laura Clipson5 June 2012 at 00:01

      That's going to be the hardest one, I think!

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  9. L.G. Keltner5 June 2012 at 02:12

    I'm writing to let you know that I'm giving you a Booker Award. Come to my blog to pick it up.

    lgkeltner.blogspot.com

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  10. Clint5 June 2012 at 04:21

    I have been wanting to read Game of Thrones for a while. DO you want to read the book together? If so how far are you.

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    1. Laura Clipson5 June 2012 at 09:40

      I'm nearly at the end! About 3 quarters of the way through it, so nearly finished it which is good because I've been reading it since January! :)

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  11. Outcast5 June 2012 at 12:26

    Best of luck in completing all of these challenges in June Laura, that keyboard one is definitely a worthwhile pursuit as is finishing the apparently awesome Game of Thrones!

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    1. Laura Clipson5 June 2012 at 12:52

      Thanks! I've been trying to learn to play the keyboard since December, but I've been really lazy lately! And I'm nearly at the end of Game of Thrones, finally! :)

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  12. Anonymous7 June 2012 at 01:14

    Sounds like a good list of goals, good luck!

    Man, if I tried to eat healthy I would probably fall into a coma.

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    1. Laura Clipson7 June 2012 at 14:17

      Thanks!
      Yeah, the healthy eating's not going so well so far, I've been stuffing myself with junk food!

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