June just flew by & now we are well into July! I’m late, but here… welcome to my June goal update post! I started having monthly goals and then doing weekly updates to show progress on those goals a few months ago. This has helped me be more accountable to actually accomplishing what I have set out to do. I had an “aha” moment after reading a book called The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. She outlines the four different tendencies that people have that they are motivated by. After taking her quiz & reading the book I learned that I fall into the tendency of Obliger. Basically that means that I do best with outer expectations. The book goes into ways to use your tendency to your advantage. What I was able to do after reading the book was look at ways that I can give myself outer expectations when setting up goals. So that’s when I started with my monthly goal posts click here to see the original post.
June’s Goals:
1. Finish 3 books
An American Marriage by Tayari JonesFINISHED click here to purchase on Amazon
I’m Still Here :Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownFINISHED click here to purchase on Amazon
The Guest List by Lucy FoleyFINISHED click here to purchase on Amazon
2. Outside Projects
- Lautalove farm
Garden upkeepFINISHEDChicken coop upkeepFINISHEDCut down overgrown branchesFINISHED-
Our Spaghetti Squash are busting at the seams!!!
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We planted 3 different types of tomatoes
3. Inside Project
Lounge updateFINISHEDMove out Foosball tablesell on Facebook Marketplace
Hang picturesTidy up spaceUpdate mantel
- Aquaponics system
- My husband has done a ton of research on this
- Books he has read
- Documentaries he has watched
- On YouTube
- Murray Hallam’s practical aquaponics
- Fiskfarm
- Rob Bob’s Aquaponics & Backyard Farm
- On YouTube
- Local Business
- Grow with the Flow- click here for their website
- We toured their farm last year & got very inspired!!
- Grow with the Flow- click here for their website
- Build your system- FINISHED
Decide on Design– we went with flood and drain optionDecide on what type of fish– we are using koi, because they are tough & cool lookingPick a grow media-we decided on clay, because it’s light and pH neutralPick the size & what to use for tank and grow bed– we decided on stock tanks- needs to be able to handle weight/stressPlan configuration-build platform/shelf to allow system to be mobile, maintain and allow tank and bed to be easy to access for cleaning/maintenanceFigure out what pump you will need– this is based on the size of system and configurationFigure out the drainage system-(timer or siphon) we are using a siphonPlumb system- in progressAdd water- can run system to dechlorinate or filter, check for leaks and that drain works properlyAdd grow media/plants and begin cycling– establishes the bacteria that will help filter the fish waste and make it into plant food- we planted spinach, lettuce and basil
Add fish– we added 20 Koi fish
- This is the whole system- the bottom, larger tank will have the fish in it and the top one will have the plants
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We planted basil, lettuce and spinach
- My husband has done a ton of research on this
TV:
- Grace and Frankie
- Schitts Creek
- Fuller House
- Sweet Magnolias
Podcasts
- Rachel Hollis
- Episode 150: Embrace the Suck
- Crystal Paine Show
- Episode 82: Our Favorite TV shows
- Episode 81: Kierstyn’s Birth story
- Unlocking us with Brene Brown
- Brene with Austin Channing Brown
Links to my favorite goal planning tools:
Erin Condren Life Planner- click here for a $10 off coupon once you make an account
She has lots of different options of planners, it is an organizing lovers dream site!!
Each month has a goals page- which I LOVE- it’s a great place to prepare for the upcoming month!
Pilot Precise pens- link to similar ones
The Four Tendencies (click here for the link to purchase)– this book really helped me recognize the way that I am naturally motivated. Then it gave me practical ways to use it to my benefit. (It also helps on working with others in your life who have different tendencies)
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