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Is it just me or was October the longest month ever? It seemed as if it was never going to end. Maybe I just wanted it to be Halloween already, or maybe it is because my November vacation can’t come fast enough.
Another factor that might have an effect on the extra length of October is that I was extremely busy with personal stuff and with work. The only thing that kept me sane was knowing that vacation was coming soon. Did I mention vacation soon?
October Goals
As many of you know, I set a few goals for myself this month. The first one was a fitness challenge where I had to work out at least three times a week. The second goal was a writing challenge in which I had to write at least 500 words a day, every day.
Now, let me start by saying that I accomplished half of my goals. That is, I was able to complete one of them, but failed miserably on the other.
Fitness Goal
I mentioned that I wanted to work out at least three times a week because my cholesterol and triglyceride levels were abnormal.
I started this goal with a bang. I worked out at least three times for the first two weeks and I did it without Kate having to remind me. Not only did she not have to remind me, but I was the one who sometimes made HER work out. And that’s a big thing because she’s the one who likes working out.
And then life happened.
I’m trying to make some changes in my life and something good happened at the end of week two that has the potential of making those changes happen. I can’t really discuss the details at the moment, but I promise I will when everything is said and done.
Anyways, that particular life event has kept me extremely busy and it happened to occur at a time where I’m extremely busy at work. I usually have some time during work when I can do some personal stuff, shhhh, but lately I’ve had to do all my personal stuff during my personal time… what a drag!
This means that I didn’t workout at all during the third week. And I mean not a single workout. I didn’t even go rock climbing that week, and that, my friends, is a big deal.
I went ahead and worked out three times the last week, but my goal wasn’t to workout three out of four weeks in October so that was a big FAIL.
Oktoberfest Writing Challenge
For those of you who don’t know, Brian from Luke1428.com initiated the Oktoberfest Writing Challenge, and I must say that it was one of the best things I’ve done.
Even though I was super busy, I made sure to set aside some time to write my daily 500 words – I guess I could’ve set time aside to work out, but priorities, people.
This challenge was a lot of fun and it made me realize a few things. It made me realize that 500 words could be accomplished in under 30 minutes when you are prepared, and that I could generate a lot of content by writing every day. The latter is especially good because as I mentioned before, I’m going on vacation.
Now, instead of worrying about writing posts while I’m on vacation, I can relax because all my posts are ready to go.
Not only did I complete the challenge for October, but I’m going to try to keep on writing daily for as long as I can – except when I’m on vacation… I have never wrote the word vacation so many times in my life.
50% of Goals Accomplished
Even though I didn’t complete all my goals for the month, I still feel a sense of accomplishment because at least I had a good reason to not work out for a week – or so I keep telling myself.
Setting goals for myself was good, but I don’t think I’m going to set goals this month because I’m going to be out of commission for ten days… a.k.a. vacation! Okay I’ll stop.
I take that back, my goal for November is to eat a lot during Thanksgiving. I can already see myself undoing the button on my jeans so I can breathe.
I’ve worked hard nearly 13 hours/day. I’ve not been too diverse this month but having the extra $$$ quiets down a lot of my life’s concerns.
That’s good, Will. I was super busy at work, but didn’t get paid more for it. No overtime pay or anything of the sort. I would be okay working longer hours if I was getting paid more, but since I didn’t it was just a big drag.
Congrats on accomplishing the writing goal!!! I feel like you are more than 50% successful since you had to write everyday during the month of October. I personally didn’t sign up for that challenge because I knew October would be crazy and I knew I would set myself up to fail. It was a huge task and I am glad you achieved it!
Thank you, Shannon. I feel a big sense of accomplishment as well. I say 50% successful but I think I passed with at least a C+
Fitness goals always seem to be like that- start off so strong, and then you fall out of the habit. I did the same thing 🙁 It’s been about 5 days since I did a workout, womp womp. Good luck with your goals for this month!
I don’t know why working out is so hard. I ended up working out three times last week, but not without whining about it.
My post today actually discusses my take on the writing challenge! Congrats on getting it done Aldo 🙂 I’ve decided to take up a health challenge that Tonya of Budget and the Beach came up with for November.
Thank you, Kassandra. I don’t think I’m going to be able to do any health challenges in November since I’m going on vacation for 10 day and then my birthday, and then Thanksgiving.. those are a lot of days where healthy eating goes out the window.
October sort of flew by for me. I was super busy with both my day job and side hustle. I didn’t make any specific goals in October, but I made a few for November. Great job completing your writing challenge! I’m so impressed by all of you who did that!
Thank you and good luck with your goals for November.
With packing and moving to a new place, October flew by for me. I need to go to the gym more often. I was pretty good for most of the year but the last few months life has been really busy so I couldn’t go to the gym as much as I wanted.
Going to the gym is also hard for me. But try to make some little time to exercise because if you don’t it will be worse. I’ll try to work out as well, not because I like it but because I my heart requires it.
LOL I would have totally skipped the writing and worked out instead. But not working out makes me feel like crap and although writing every day is an awesome goal, it’s one I could have easily not done. But that’s me and big congrats on accomplishing that goal!
October flew by for me! I can’t believe it is November. I also did the writing challenge, but feel like I cheated because most of it was client work ;( I did write some more personal and inspired things though. I can’t wait to hear what good news you have!
I too made goals to write and work out in October, but did neither… so at least you’re one step ahead of me. I did start eating better, though, which is at least something for the health.
Congrats on completing the writing challenge!! That’s got to feel so good knowing you’re all set on the blog when you’re on vacation. I need to do a challenge like that. Thanks for the motivation! Enjoy your vacation 🙂