August is a good time to start something new. Even more so than January, every August I feel motivated to regroup. Do you? I think it is because the  smell of #2 pencils is in the air.  (You’ve God Mail reference) Plus, I can’t pass up a new box of crayons no matter how many have disappeared under my sofa. I’m joining in with Hayley (The Tiny Twig) this month with the new GOAL of doing this through the end of the year. This fall will be crazy, y’all and I really want to have a plan.

So, here a my August Goals!

Spiritual:

1.  Continued space healing for my grieving heart.

I’ve noticed something this summer that grief is not linear. Also, everyone has experienced it, but not everyone experiences it the same way. Even for my family, we are processing the loss of my daddy differently. So, I need to allow myself more time to heal and cry even 5 months later. I’m trying not to rush it, feeling like I need to be over it by now.

2.  Creating Sabbath Moments

My friend Kristen shared this idea with me. I need to find space in my days and weeks to just be still. Seriously, as a mom an entire day of Sabbath Rest is really tough. But one moment strung with a few more might be possible. Maybe it looks like a cup of tea on Sunday afternoon or a power nap or a talk with a dear friend who feeds my soul. I’m looking for more of these this month.

Family: 

1. New school year brings routine – but the goal is for us to thrive this year in the midst of life. I’m trying personally to get started with our days earlier. I want to be ready for the day when it needs to start.

2. Be a better girlfriend to my husband. This looks like meeting him for lunch, going to the boy movie with him, riding on his bike even though I’m not a fast lane type of girl. Oh, and just slowing down with him.

3.  Plan dates with my girls 1-1 (on the schedule – that is 4 dates each month or maybe on an 6 week schedule).

Writing:

1. Finish “Truth for Moms” devotional.  (Release date is August 2015 Harvest House Publishers) I have about 5 more devotions to write and one intro chapter. Whew. It has been an amazing summer in the Word, but I would love to move to the editing phase. Did I just say that?

2.  Sketch out 2 book ideas on paper. They are in my head, but I need to get them out of there!

Personal:

1. Conquer my 90 day “Bikini Body Mommy” challenge and not die during burpees or mountain climbers. Somebody pray.  Note, my goal is not a bikini but just the body. (Also, there are these crazy women in my life who signed me up for this and they are awesome. Accountability is the key!)

2.  Finish 3 books currently on my Kindle Reader: (they are all fantastic, by the way)

• 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter* – Courtney
• The Secret Keeper* – Kate Morton
• Gifts from the Sea* – Lindbergh

*affiliate links included

What about you friend? Do you have any August Goals to share? Do tell!

xo,

Stacey