Focus, Connect & Intentional.

Those are the 3 words I started 2023 with, and I went back and read what I wrote on my vision board for this year. I need to remember these words and my thoughts from January as we enter August (the most important month of the year, as it's Grace & Maxwell's 12th Birthday!!) And my mother-in-law's birthday at the end of August, and we are scheduled for a visit in mid-August.

Physically, I wanted to lose 40 lbs in 2023 - so yea, I need to refocus my efforts in this department! Physically, I feel ok, but I want to feel better & not keep creeping up! More water, and maintain my less sugar and carbs.

Spiritually, I wrote I wanted to re-feel a connection..whatever that means.. maybe attend a drumming circle and attend church on a monthly basis.

Family, I wrote that I wanted to be "present" and I think that is one area that I really have focused on and really try to be focused when I'm with both Gary & Grace. Family Friday dinners helps alot and we have fun. We've also gone away alot on getaway weekends and that's been really good too.

Mental, I wrote focus! My big goal was to read for PLEASURE - and I'm going to start the Colleen Hoover books in August.. taking a couple months off from my college studies! I'm a bit burnt out after pursuing that degree for 3 years.. life sometimes just gets in the way..but I've maintained an A in both classes for the last 6 weeks..I'm proud of myself.. but I need to read for pleasure.

And then financially.. is where my 'intentional' word comes in. Intentionally saving, spending and earning.. becoming what I have always wanted to be when it comes to money and that is just comfortable! :)

Here's to August & the rest of 2023!!

pattie