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| Before running a Halloween 5K Fun Run last October with running buddies |
So without further ado, here are my goals for the month.
Fitness/Health Goals
- Maintain my food journal every day for the month of October. - If I succeed in this, I will reward myself with a hair cut and color in early November.
- Be active for at least 30 minutes at least 5 days each week in October. Hopefully, in another week or so I'll be able to ease back into running, but until then I need to stop using all of the time that I would normally spend running grading papers, writing lecture notes, or reading blogs. I need to continue cycling when possible and hit the gym more. I'm also considering joining a local yoga studio this coming month.
- Try at least one new healthy recipe this month and do at least one food post here on the blog. We all know that I am no food blogger, but I would like to get better at taking photos of food and the only way to do that is to practice.
Writing/Professional Goals
- Finish writing and present a conference paper. I have firm deadlines on this obviously, but I'm still listing it. I'll be presenting what I have to a research group at my institution on the 12th, so the goal is to have a complete outline and at least 6 pages of text by then. After I get some feedback from them, I'll finish and edit the paper. Ultimately, the goal will be to turn this research into part of a journal article, so I'm looking forward to getting feedback at the conference, as well.
- Make progress on revising an article for publication. Spent at least one hour 3 days a week on this project. When I have submitted this article to a journal, I can start looking into getting a new Garmin to replace mine that died.
- Look into funding opportunities for a summer research trip to the archives. Get a basic grant proposal together and apply for any applicable grants that are due in October or early November.
What are your October goals? Do you have an A race that you will be running this month? Any writing projects you hope to start or finish? I'd love to hear what's on your agenda for the month!
I love setting goals. I think it helps to write them down too. It makes me more accountable at least! I have a half marathon on the 23rd. I may also try to squeeze in a 5k or two on some of the other weekends! I need to go get a long sleeved running shirt. It was in the 30s here last night! Yowza!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great group of goals. I am looking forward to the food post - I always love trying new recipes so can't wait to see what you share! I used to post more recipes, but I barely cook these days! :/ Darn busy schedule.
ReplyDeleteMy goal for October is to not over-commit myself. I need to say yes to less and make more time for myself.
Food journaling, why is that so HARD?! Imlove the idea of rewarding yourself for meeting that one! Good luck with your goals!
ReplyDeleteMy "A" race is the Marine Corps Marathon at the end of the month. Yeep!
Thanks, Pinkgirl! You are going to rock the MCM! You are so well-prepared!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it so hard to say no to things? I really need to work on that!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to need some colder weather gear this year. I ran only on the treadmill last winter, but this year I'd really like to do more outdoor running even when it gets cold and snowy.
ReplyDeleteI have to admire your initiative. I'll be doing well simply to stay on top of my grading...the life of an English instructor.
ReplyDeleteI like the Garmin reward for the writing work!
ReplyDeleteI have some definite work related goals this month and also some blog work I need to do. After switching to WP I still have things that need ironed out! Fitness wise--try to maintain whatever small amount I have left and continue to heal. I want oct. to be my last month w/o running, ever.
Glad to hear you're thinking of bringing back the carrot and I think replacing your Garmin is a fine idea. I'm finding that meeting my goals means deferring the carrot to the following month to stay within (J.'s) budget.
ReplyDeleteI think those are great goals!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try and really cut back on my activity in October and make time for more things than just working out. Ya I'll still run a couple times a week and go to yoga a couple times a week but I want to spend more time on my blog, more time reading, more time writing etc.
So does your university put more emphasis on research or teaching? My undergrad was a teaching school, but OSU is quite obviously a research school. I think I want to find a teaching school after the PhD, but I'm curious what people who work in that environment think?
ReplyDeleteI love October too, here's to making it a great month and achieving your goals! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat picture is fantastic! And yes, success is not linear. Especially for academics!
ReplyDeleteIn my department we teach a 3-3 load, but we are also expected to do research, attend and present at conferences, and publish and have a graduate program. The emphasis is pretty equally placed.
ReplyDeleteStupid budgets!
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