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Goals for 2017

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Goals we both have:

  1. Rid our house of 2017 (or more) items. ย We are getting close to “finished” but maintaining a decluttered state requires effort too. ย We already see stuff creeping back into the house and garage.
  2. Have a “No Spend” month. ย We are thinking February – it’s the shortest month! ย Yes, we play mind games with ourselves!
  3. Go through the garage!
  4. Get a new garage door and opener.

 

Barb’s Goals:

  1. Drink more water. ย I think I need a chart like Jena at All-Round Better Me. ย Sure hope Bullet Journaling doesn’t add to my clutter.
  2. Declutter the boxes pictures. ย Guess I need to develop those old rolls of film too.
  3. The always present – lose some weight. ย Maybe a separate bullet journal for food and thoughts??
  4. Get the Mayflower Society application submitted. ย PA vital records better hurry up with that birth certificate!!

 

John’s Goals:

  1. ย Clear enough out of the garage to park a car in it!
  2. ย Figure out what things seem to send blood sugar levels skyrocketing. ย Margaritas seem to be a culprit but without them it sometimes goes really high.
  3. ย Lose some weight. ย It’s like our clutter – it just shows up.

 

 

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  1. […] how did we do with last year’s goals?ย  Depends on how you look at […]

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  2. Jen Avatar

    I like that idea of 1 lb. It seems attainable!

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    1. declutteringthestuff Avatar

      I sure hope so!! We are doing a weigh in on Saturday morning. I’ll let you know if I reach my 2017 weight loss goal hahaha

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      1. Jen Avatar

        LOL! Good luck with that!! I hope you reach your goal! I’ll be here cheering you on ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. declutteringthestuff Avatar

          Haha. One item or pound at a time. These are sure easier to count

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  3. purpleslobinrecovery Avatar

    lol, weight definitely just shows up!
    2017 is a lofty goal- but knowing you too, it’ll be a breeze!
    A no spend month would be a great idea for me too!

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    1. declutteringthestuff Avatar

      I think most people add weight somehow. Some sugar coat it with “eat healthier” etc We were talking this afternoon about a number goal for that one and I said “1 pound” John just laughed (at me I think!) and said “OK, I guess it will be like our decluttering goal – it might increase as we reach each milestone” Such a smart man to not recommend a specific number on that one!!

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      1. purpleslobinrecovery Avatar

        Yes indeed! And he will live another day!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. declutteringthestuff Avatar

          Haha. True!

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