appEArance
A visit to the optician – I need new glasses for work – but I don’t want stronger ones so I am going to test out some eye exercises to see if they have any effect on my eyesight.
A little exercise after work – I plan to do some circuit training (I think that is the term) I will use the bottom step of our stairs, I have a Pilates ball and a balance board – so a few minutes on each and then an evening walk around the block.
mEAndering
A trip down south to attend my Uncle’s funeral and seeing all the family – a sad event but will be lovely to see the wider family. An overnight hotel will be necessary and we are planning to go and have a look around Cheltenham where we lived for a few years to see how much our favourite town has changed. Good idea or not – I will let you know – sometimes you should just remember places as they were so I am a bit hesitant about this.
A trip up north to see my granddaughter.
rEArranging
The old downstairs toilet – now the makeshift and temporary dumping ground and soon to be my new pantry but firstly I have a little job of selling, donating, repurposing – all the stuff hanging around in there.
sEAsons
Bringing fresh flowers into the home – tulips and narcissus
Changing one or two items around my home to reflect the coming of Spring.
crEAting
Making more cards – after the initial start I have made with the January birthday cards I am planning to do my Valentines card and Easter cards.
Using up the hen fabric to make a tea cosy for my tiny one cup teapot.
homestEAding
No decorating this month – way too busy clearing up and clearing out.
But I plan to get out into the garden here in Yorkshire for a tidy up
nEAtening
Spring cleaning our bedroom and my wardrobe – with a little decluttering and beautifying.
fEAsting
Pancake day – can’t wait – I love pancakes
Valentine’s day – a nice meal and maybe a film – I might actually buy a DVD!
trEAsury
Getting to grips with our pensions – setting up an appointment with a financial advisor.
Replenishing my depleted long-term savings (after the recent car purchase) with my just matured Flexclusive Regular saver.
Limiting our weekly groceries to £50
Buying birthday gifts when I spot a bargain – I found a couple of really nice gifts recently, much reduced – perhaps I will see something on our visit to Cirencester and Cheltenham.
Maybe I won’t get through the whole list but having a plan is better than no plan at all. How is your February going?
I am going to copy you here Viv. Setting my intentions under your headings will give me a slightly different ‘take’ on things. You are an inspiration!
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Setting my intentions for the month helps to keep me focused and hopefully stop me taking on too much.
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You have lots on the go. I’m looking forward to pancake day, too!
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Me too – one of my favourite meals.
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You did a masterful job of thinking through activities/actions for the month. Most of my activities for the month are in my head and not on paper (although I do write a daily task list each morning). I should give your monthly intentions a try to keep my eye on the broader picture.
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I am trying to get a good mix of things over the month – time for myself included.
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