Category Archives: goals

New Year’s Resolutions 2014

I see so many bloggers write about how they don’t believe in resolutions, but when it all comes down to it, I think we’re talking about the same thing. Whether you call it goals, resolutions, plans or ideas… whether you … Continue reading

Posted in goals, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

2013 Year in Review

In case you haven’t noticed, 2013 is ending. Today. As I went through my Digg Reader today (which I haven’t done in over a month I think), I saw a lot of bloggers evaluating how they did on their new … Continue reading

Posted in goals | 1 Comment

quarterly goals

Last quarter, I made a list of goals for myself based on a format from professional organizer Alejandra (who I just adore). Then of course I promptly forgot about it. I went back and looked at it the other day … Continue reading

Posted in goals, quarterly goals | Leave a comment

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

I noticed that most of my resolutions are not S.M.A.R.T. Have you ever heard that goals should be S.M.A.R.T.? S – SpecificM – MeasurableA – AttainableR – RealisticT – Timely My resolutions are more focused on my values and my purpose. But it … Continue reading

Posted in 2013 reading challenge, goals, goodreads, runkeeper, running, s.m.a.r.t. goals, smart goals, walking | 4 Comments

For Crying Out Loud, Just Do Something!

One of the most popular interview questions is “What is your biggest weakness.” I always ask this question, because it can be very telling. Some people have obviously planned answers (“I work too hard!”). Others tell you something completely irrelevant … Continue reading

Posted in goals, life, perfectionism | 25 Comments

May… Goals?

April is done, and it’s time to see how I did on my goals: Continue “Merf to 5k” Focus (i.e., stop multitasking, focus on one thing at a time) Continue trying the recipes on my Recipes page Exercise my butt off … Continue reading

Posted in goals | 26 Comments

Earth to Merf, Come In Merf…

Happy Earth Day! Do you have any plans with Mother Nature today? Sadly for me, she did not bless us with a 75 degree partly cloudy day. Instead, it was overcast with a high of 53. Tomorrow’s gonna be nasty, … Continue reading

Posted in goals, green | 36 Comments

April Goals

zomg, y’all, I’m so behind on blogging. There are so many things I want to write about, and after I get the kids to bed, get the kitchen cleaned up, get myself comfy with a glass of wine or a … Continue reading

Posted in goals | 6 Comments

Q1 2011 Performance Review

I’m a businesswoman, and in business we set goals and hold ourselves accountable with quarterly performance reviews. This blog helps me to do the same thing with the rest of my life. So, as we wrap up quarter 1, here … Continue reading

Posted in goals | 12 Comments

Treat Myself Like I Treat My Kids

This post is going to be lengthy. So much to discuss! Skip ahead if you are interested in: St. Patty’s Day fun (a.k.a. I highly recommend Green Bull and Vodka) This week’s menu (a.k.a. Hallelujah, I can eat like a … Continue reading

Posted in goals, menu planning | 8 Comments