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Monthly Goal Meet-Up
Each month, we'll check in with our goals from the previous month and our plans for the new month.
You can also tweet about your goals using the hashtag #goalmeetup.
To participate in the meet-up:
1. Post a list of your career/life related goals for the current month, along with your checked off goals from the previous month if you'd like, on your own blog
2. Come back to this group and leave a link to your post in the comments (*If you don't have your own blog, feel free to share your list of goals in the comments section of the post to join in!)
3. Then, check out everyone else's lists as they leave comments - click their links, visit their blogs, say hello, meet, greet and support each other because that's what it's all about!
Network Leader: Rebecca Thorman
Ciara
I'm giving up on goals for the month!
http://rummaged-and-ransacked.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-goals.html
Penelope Trunk
I am starting to think that we can have only one goal at a time. We have the things we do to keep our life going -- to keep the status quo. And we have one goal that is a game changer. Hard to handle more than one game changer. And maybe we shouldn't be bogged down by calling stuff a goal that is really maintenance. What do you guys think? Or maybe I'm just toying with the idea of being an underachiever.
Kenji Crosland and Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Kenji Crosland:
Having one big goal or project at a time is great for focus. Instead of having one's attention diluted by too many commitments, you have your ...MoreHaving one big goal or project at a time is great for focus. Instead of having one's attention diluted by too many commitments, you have your mental resources focused on just one. I've done this my self on a big project I've worked on and I don't regret not doing the things I didn't do for a minute. It gave me plenty of time and energy to focus on the big things that really matter.
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102 weeks ago
Scott Keegan:
I agree Penelope. Too many goals is like trying to multi-task, and our brains are just not wired that way. Also, many people confuse tasks for goals.
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Claire Veuthey
Here are my June goals: http://cveuthey.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-goals-back-in-business.html
Mehul Kar
I don't have a monthly goal, but my goal is to be able to do 600 pushups by the end of the summer (Sept 1).
It's been a couple years since I exercised regularly, and although pushups doesn't really count as exercise, it's a good start.
I'm recording my progress in a google docs spreadsheet:
http://bit.ly/bf75l2
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Mariel McKone Leonard
I've really been enjoying posting my goals and reading about all of yours, and I had a post mostly ready to go for this month's goals, but now I'm considering completely changing my blog, and possibly some of my professional goals as well. This is prompted by finishing my first year of grad school and realizing how much my course has shifted over the past year - not necessarily a bad thing, but very different from what I expected. How do you do course correction? or decide if its necessary?
Heather Conroy
I'm first! Here are my June goals http://wp.me/PCYRl-3d good luck everyone!
Cynthia Pittmann:
Good luck, Heather. I followed your example and joined up so I can see about making progress on my dissertation. I hope this gives me the energy I ...MoreGood luck, Heather. I followed your example and joined up so I can see about making progress on my dissertation. I hope this gives me the energy I need. I started a wordpress blog just for this reason. I plan to update daily. I'm going to use it as a work in progress diary. Thanks for your insight on Writer's Rising blog.
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Regina Twine
Here are my Monthly Goals for May. They are so late but here we go: http://bit.ly/d8HKWZ
Ciara
Sometimes reviewing your previous goals with an open mind makes you realize that you really got more done than you thought you did! - http://rummaged-and-ransacked.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-maddness-goals.html
Mariel McKone Leonard
Here are mine http://everydayidealist.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/may-goals/. School's the important thing right now. Looking forward to next month when exams are done and I can do some serious work!
Emily Jasper
Sorry I'm late, here are my May goalsm http://bit.ly/cFKrNd Some neat things: meeting Sam Karol and Ellen McGirt in NYC, moving in June, and how a harlequin romance novel is inspiring my writing!
Rebecca Thorman
We are a canceling culture (http://bit.ly/dy1yLC). I'm certainly guilty of it. As the author of that post says, sometimes canceling feels like you got time back. But if the point is to spend time with another person, why does it feel satisfying to cancel? Rescheduling is the new black. But what do you think, is it okay to cancel - yay or nay?
107 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Monthly Goal Meet-Up and Tungle.me - Meetings made easy1 more
Meghan Skiff recommended this
Meghan Skiff:
@Marie, I totally agree. There are some people where it is totally ok. There are some people that you have the kind of relationship where there is ...More@Marie, I totally agree. There are some people where it is totally ok. There are some people that you have the kind of relationship where there is an understanding and it is not offensive to cancel. With some of my really close friends, that type of understanding exists. Excellent point!
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Ciara:
I know what you mean about how good it can feel to cancel. Sometimes I make plans and then on that day I'm just too worn out or don't feel like ...MoreI know what you mean about how good it can feel to cancel. Sometimes I make plans and then on that day I'm just too worn out or don't feel like getting together. So I cancel and I feel like a weight has been lifted & I can relax.
I agree with Marie. If we adjust our schedules to where we're not so overloaded then keeping the appointment isn't so difficult. We don't feel so worn out. It's not just about keeping the appointment, it's about committing when you REALLY CAN commit! and not just saying that you will.
107 weeks ago
I agree with Marie. If we adjust our schedules to where we're not so overloaded then keeping the appointment isn't so difficult. We don't feel so worn out. It's not just about keeping the appointment, it's about committing when you REALLY CAN commit! and not just saying that you will.
107 weeks ago
Claire Veuthey
Here's my April update:http://cveuthey.blogspot.com/2010/05/april-goals-update.html
My May goals are the same as April so I won't be re-posting them. How is everyone doing on their goals?
Mehul Kar
Off the Record: Until
http://www.mehulkar.com/2010/04/until/
107 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Education Conversations, Monthly Goal Meet-Up and Young Entrepreneur Community2 more
Carlee Mallard
I have a feeling we lost a few Goal-Meetupers! Where did they all go?
Melissa Breau:
I haven't posted mine yet... bad I know, but I've been swamped ... will do this weekend. :-)
111 weeks ago
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Claire Veuthey:
I'mn here! Just late. Here's April-May: MoreI'mn here! Just late. Here's April-May: http://cveuthey.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-may-goals.html
110 weeks ago
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Regina Twine
April Showers Bring Great Goals ---> http://bit.ly/9vjFl5 [blog post] My Monthly Goals
Mariel McKone Leonard
ok, April goals are posted! http://everydayidealist.wordpress.com/2010/04/02/lessons-from-march/. will comment on every one else's soon!
Howard Hermes
I was frustrated with my blog, so I decided to start over, but I did post my April goals, http://www.thegpsfactor.com/goals-for-april-2010/
Carlee Mallard
I just couldn't post my goals on April Fool's Day. I thought it might jinx them... so here goes April: http://bit.ly/95t4Ru
Ciara
Look at me getting my post up on the first of April! go me! and Go You to the rest of you who already have it posted! GO US! http://rummaged-and-ransacked.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-fools-april-goa...
Valentina Thörner da Cruz
Here I am, and here are my goals: http://bit.ly/ciO7AS
I love spring ;)
Ciara:
I checked out your goals, I love your picture idea. I also love your language background. Fascinating! I'm working on my Spanish. I'm gonna keep ...MoreI checked out your goals, I love your picture idea. I also love your language background. Fascinating! I'm working on my Spanish. I'm gonna keep checking your blog so I can practice my spanish!
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Valentina Thörner da Cruz:
The Spanish blog is at http://valedeoro.es (and I do write a little ...MoreThe Spanish blog is at http://valedeoro.es (and I do write a little more frequently over there). Though I focus more on content for Spain, my own Spanish has some latin American flavor, because I learned it in Ecuador ;) So do not miss out the chance to live in Guatemala for a while (and I am curious if you choose to come back afterwards).
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Emily Jasper
Happy April Goal Meet Up everyone!! Here's my entry for April: http://tinyurl.com/yzzdsk5
Maruska
1. Complete paperwork (IRS) to start nonprofit.
1.b- Lose 20lbs
Emily Jasper
Don't forget the end of the month is near! Almost time for checking in on Monthly Goal Meet Up!
Carlee Mallard:
It is so on my calendar. And think I did pretty well this month, so looking forward to reviewing!
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Ciara
Here's my goals for the month! It's my first time! http://rummaged-and-ransacked.blogspot.com/
Demetra Brown
Question: What do you think is the lead motivator for getting individuals to take action and get involved in issues that impact their community?
115 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Monthly Goal Meet-Up, Creatively Inspired, Business as Mission and Non-Profit Management3 more
David Macauley:
Right or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks ...MoreRight or wrong, you have to show them what's "in it" for them. Personal impact coupled with a solid call to action should get the right folks involved and motivated... Just my 2 cents :)
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Demetra Brown:
@David: I agree, incentive is very important in order to persuade people to take action. Thanks for the feedback!!!
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