January 2018 Checklist

I like to write down my goals each month. It helps me remember then and stay accountable. Here are my goals for the first month of 2018!

January Goals:

1. Use RunKeeper, run 2-4 times per week, and run a 10K on my own.
2. Start BBG again.
3. Run the Midnight Run in Central Park on New Year’s Eve.
4. Write at least 5 Forbes articles.
5. Cook at least twice. (Have to start somewhere, right!)
6. Pitch multiple publications.
7. Start a journal and write at least once a week, even if it’s just short thoughts. (I really want to get: The 52 Lists Project: A Year of Weekly Journaling Inspiration, 52 Lists for Happiness: Weekly Journaling Inspiration for Positivity, Balance, and Joy, and Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration)
8. Read a book and write another 5 Good Books roundup.
9. Use my planner and always keep a detailed handwritten to-do list.
10. Publish Elana Lyn posts two or three times a week.

And here’s how I did last month.

December Goals:

1. Use RunKeeper, run 2-4 times per week, and run a 10K on my own. (Done!)
2. Finish two personal essays. (Done!)
3. Write at least 5 Forbes articles. (Done!)
4. Send new article pitches. (Done!)
5. Make my own coffee and lattes in the morning instead of buying it. (Sometimes…)
6. Wear my contacts, do my hair, and put on makeup most days of the week. (Done!)
7. Go to bed at 11 on weeknights. (Mostly!)
8. Write another 5 Good Books roundup. (Done!)
9. Use my planner and always keep a detailed handwritten to-do list. (Done!)
10. Publish Elana Lyn posts two or three times a week. (Done!)