I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. – LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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September always feels so far away from the end of the year and then immediately when October hits it feels like it’s almost Christmas.

Ya’ll there are 90 days left in this year. A lot can happen in 90 days but it could also just be gone in the blink of an eye if we’re not careful. Sometimes I’m tempted to waste them away, excited for a fresh start of a new year. But God gives us the opportunity for a fresh start with new mercies every day. I am committed to finishing the year well.

I always set intentions at the beginning of the year, and many of mine revolved around my one little word, rest. Most of my monthly/weekly/daily goals for the year are set based off these intentions which are broad enough to work with changes and real life that comes up throughout the year. Here’s what I started 2019 with:

  • Rest in secure in God.
  • Cultivating a life of less
  • Drawing from an overflow of rest
  • Listing to my body and heart
  • Resting and rejoicing in change and growth

As I look back on these today, it’s really interesting to see how these have subtly impacted so many decisions. I’m thankful to still be feeling positively about my journey with rest. To be honest, I had no idea how this was going to go.

September was a month of crazy and fast paced life for our family – we adopted a puppy, almost every weekend included MU football, and I started volunteering for an organization that helps fight human trafficking. Our days were filled to the brim with all the normal things of life and college students and book studies and multiple vet visits for each dog. Man, it’s a hard and good life.

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October goals just seem to fall into place based on the things we have going on. I’m thankful for months like this.

Monthly Goals

  • Host a DOPE Tailgate for Mizzou’s Homecoming – Our love of hosting and Mizzou collide. We help to host a big tailgate once a year and our family and friends all come in for it. I cannot wait!
  • Wrap Up Current Reads – I’m reading way too many books at one time, so the goal is just to get some of these knocked out.
  • Delete Podcasts – I tend to subscribe to all podcasts recommended to me. This is just me needing to take back my time on ones that aren’t truly my faves.
  • Decorate the house with autumn decor – I mean, obviously.
  • Regularly post on my blog and Instagram – Just a little accountability for what I’m wanting to share in this space and on Instagram.
  • Create a work and personal Trello board – I’ve been a Trello fan for the past 5 years, but I just watched on Kimberly Ann Jimenez on YouTube and I really want to implement some of her strategies for using it for to-dos and project workflows.
  • Visit the sunflowers @ MU South Farm -I’ve lived in here for so long without knowing that a sunflower farm exists so. close. to me. I’m really hoping I can make it out to see them.

Weekly Goals

  • Prep in advance for Compass 31 Launches – I mentioned above that I started volunteering and I just want to be intentional and prayerful about the products we launch and posts we share online.
  • Prep our meal plan each week and use pick up for groceries – I hate grocery shopping but I’m not normally head-of-the-game enough for picking up groceries once a week. Hoping to give it a try in October.
  • Weekly Sabbath – This has basically been on my list every month this year and even though it’s not perfect, it’s still such an improvement from where I was a year ago.

Daily Goals

  • No spend – I’m just hoping to reign in the unnecessary spending, eating out, extras a bit, so just starting with a refresh.
  • Weigh ins – Just holding myself accountable to for healthy eating.
  • Close Apple Watch Rings – This goes without saying. Looking to hit some goals in October.

Now it’s your turn. What are you prioritizing in October?