About your Goals - March 2022 Progress Check-in

This year has been going by very quickly. I think I say this every year. However, I still cannot believe it's been three months already. So much has happened in such a little amount of time. It is highly crucial not to lose sight of our goals with everything going on in our lives. A quarterly review is one of the amazing tools to help you stay on track.
 
In this blog post, we will complete a quarterly review with the help of 10 questions, 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.
 
10 Questions for your intentional quarterly goals review
Making time to reflect on the past three months will help you accomplish your goals. The exercise will provide you with information on how you're doing and insights on what to focus on for the following months.
 
Some great questions to help you take stock of where you are compared to your plan include the following:

1. What is one word or phrase that would describe 2022 so far? 
2. Have you been taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? 
3. Which of your goals have you made progress on? 
4. Which of your goals have you not made progress on?
5. What is one of your accomplishments so far in 2022?
6. How did you celebrate your accomplishments?
7. What are three lessons that you learned?
8. What do you want to do differently in Q2 2022?
9. What are three things you want to accomplish next quarter?
10. How will you recharge and take care of yourself?

 
MCs Journey - Q1 2022 Goals Check-in
2022 has been a very busy year for me so far. Starting this year, I knew that I would have a lot going on in the first six months. However, I did not realize how much I would be juggling and its impact on me.
 
Reflecting on my goals for the year, I have made progress on some and not on others. Generally, I am very thankful for where I am today. This year, I have learned that I need to pace myself not to burn out.
 
Let's check in on my progress towards my top goals for 2022:

• Personal: Prioritize self-care and create sustainable routines
  • Highlight: One of the new routines I started was going outside with our son almost daily. It feels so great not to be indoors all the time and to see him discover new things.  
  • Lowlight: I have been exhausted over the past weeks, mainly because I do not have enough sleep. I definitely need to take better care of myself.
  • What am I planning to do differently?
    • In order to get more sleep, I need to stop working earlier and ensure I am in bed by 10 pm. 
• Family: Make memories and enjoy our time as a family
  • Highlight: We have been exploring new places as a family almost every weekend, and we have had a lot of fun. 
  • What am I planning to do next?
    • Over the next months, I am looking forward to a short vacation with my husband and son. 
• Professional: Expand my sphere of influence and lead programs that reach more people
  • Highlight: 2021 was a great year for me professionally, and 2022 is shaping to be even bigger. I have launched new programs, done great work, and accomplished my professional goals. In addition, I have an incredible team.
  • Lowlight: With all the amazing things that I have been doing, it has caused me to work too many hours and on some weekends. I started the year wanting to avoid overworking.
  • What am I doing differently?
    • Over the past few weeks, I have been trying to end work by a certain time every day. I need to set better boundaries around work.
• Financial: Set the financial foundation for our next investment projects
  • Highlight: the discipline that I have developed over the years in my finances is paying off. I have been saving towards our goals.
  • 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 proud that I have published a blog post every week. It is very important to me that I do things that I'm passionate about.
  • Lowlight: My YouTube channel is something I planned 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 have been reading a lot of great books this year and learning a lot.
  • What am I planning to do next?
    • I have scheduled my first training in a long time. I am very excited to be expanding my toolkit. 
• Bold Goal: Take the next step higher in my career
  • Current status: I am working towards setting the foundation for my next significant career move. It has been an exciting journey, and I have been learning to overcome self-doubt.

 
Final Thoughts
Quarterly check-ins are a great opportunity to reflect on the progress you have made, celebrate your accomplishments, and plan for the upcoming months. We have nine more months to have a great 2022. Stay hopeful and take action towards accomplishing your goals.
 
Call to Action

• Find 1 - 2 hours to reflect on how your first quarter has been
• Plan a special way to celebrate your accomplishments
• Refresh and update your goals for the next quarter