About your Goals - June 2022 Progress Check-in

We made it through the first six months of 2022. I say this in every goal check-in; it seems like the time is going by very quickly. We have had a mix of great and not-so-great experiences. There is so much that happens in our lives in only six months.
 
In this blog post, we will check in on our progress towards our goals in the first half-year, and I will share an update on my top goals. Check out my other "Her Plan" posts for additional tips and resources to help you accomplish your goals and live your best life.
 
Step 1: Reflect on H1 2022
This is a great point to reflect on the last six months. Remind yourself of your goals for the year and the actions you took towards accomplishing them. I have learned the importance of reflecting on the progress I am making multiple times during the year versus only once a year. 
 
Resource: Check out "10 questions to reflect on your year" for some tips
 
Questions to consider

• What is one word or phrase that would describe 2022 so far?   
• Have you taken care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually?   

 
Step 2: Celebrate your Accomplishments 
One of the critical activities that we neglect is reflecting on the good that has happened in our lives. There is a lot to be learned from the goals that you have accomplished. Make the time to evaluate the progress you have made towards the goals you set.
 
Resource: Check out "How to start celebrating your accomplishments" for some tips
 
Questions to consider

• Which of your goals have you made progress on?   
• What tools, resources, and routines helped you be successful? 
• What is one of your accomplishments so far in 2022? 
• How did you celebrate your accomplishments? 

 
Step 3: Reflect on Lowlights and lessons learned 
I am sure you can easily list the things that did not go as planned this year. As you reflect on those things, it is critical to think about the lessons you learned from the experiences. Some of the most valuable lessons that we learn come because we are intentional about reflecting on things that did not work out with the intent of improving ourselves
 
Resource: Check out "How to develop a Growth Mindset" 
for some tips
 
Questions to consider

• Which of your goals have you not made progress on?  
• What are three lessons that you learned? 

 
Step 4: Refresh your plan for H2 2022
Now that you have reflected on your accomplishments and lessons learned, it is time to start planning for the next six months of the year. Think about the goals that you want to accomplish and the actions you want to take to make 2022 your best year ever. 
 
Resource: Check out "How to make the next months count" for some tips
 
Questions to consider

• What do you want to do differently in H2 2022?  
• What are three things you want to accomplish next quarter or half-year? 

 
Step 5: Commit to taking action 
It is great to set goals and have aspirations for the future that you want to live. However, what brings the results you want are the actions that you take. You have the power and ability to work towards your goals - one step at a time. 
 
Resource: Check out "How to get things done in a very busy world" for some tips
 
Questions to consider

• How will you track your progress and ensure you are sticking to your goals?

 
 
MC's Journey: Progress update H1 2022
These past six months have been very intense for me. I have been doing a lot in my private and professional life. 

• Personal: Prioritize self-care and create sustainable routines
  • Highlight: While I was on vacation, I went shopping for myself to renew my summer wardrobe. It had been a while since I did that
  • Lowlight: I did not have enough time for myself. My time for rest, regeneration, and self-care was used for other things that I was responsible for. 
  • What am I planning to do differently?
    • I need to be more intentional about planning time for myself. To do things for me, I need to work on adding them to my calendar. 
• Family: Make memories and enjoy our time as a family
  • Highlight: Visiting family for the first time in four years (check out my blog post about how I spent my summer)
  • What am I planning to do next?
    • Over the next months, I am looking forward to introducing our son to more social activities that we could not do because of the pandemic
• Professional: Expand my sphere of influence and lead programs that reach more people
  • Highlight: Becoming a people manager again (check out my blog post about how I am navigating this professional milestone)
  • Lowlight: I have a lot on my plate at work and have been overworking.
  • What am I doing differently?
    • Over the past week, I have been trying to end work by a certain time every day and go to sleep
• Financial: Set the financial foundation for our next investment projects
  • Highlight: I have given myself the permission to spend some money on things that I enjoy
  • Lowlight: The basic needs in life have gotten very expensive. It is out of my control, so I am learning to accept it
  • What am I planning to do next?
    • There is a lot that I will be learning about our next investment to ensure we make the right decision 
• Business: Grow our community of women and create helpful content
  • Highlight: I am really proud that I have been able to publish a blog post every week this year. Some weeks were hard, but I did it
  • Lowlight: My YouTube channel is something I plan to restart this year. I have not yet found time to dedicate to it. I am telling myself that the time will come
  • What am I planning to do differently?
    • When the time is right, I want to strategize and plan for the relaunch of my YouTube channel 
• Learning: develop the skills needed for the next phase of my career 
  • Highlight: I attended my first training and enjoyed being in a learning environment
  • What am I planning to do next?
    • I have scheduled my next training that starts in August
• Bold Goal: Take the next step higher in my career
  • Current status: I have accomplished my first goal, and I am now envisioning my career long term

 
Final Thoughts
Taking time to reflect on your last six months and plan for the next months is crucial. I am very thankful for all that I have experienced in 2022, and I look forward to the next six months.
 
Call to Action
What are three things that you have enjoyed in the last six months? 
What are you looking forward to over the next six months?