Moving in the Right Direction? #ROW80 R2EOW6

Hey there!

I wanted to get this posted yesterday, but it was a gorgeous day here in upstate New York. I took my dog for a mile-long walk, then dedicated a good deal of energy to yardtending. After that, it was time for our virtual writing group, so I focused on the revision course for the rest of the evening.

Still, I’m here, and while it wasn’t the 85% completion rate I’m striving for, 88% of the items on my list saw some action, and that’s moving in the right direction!

How has your week been?

Totals:

Completed: 21/34; 62%
In progress: 9/34; 26%
Still waiting: 4/34; 12%

Selftending:

Mantra:

I live my life in harmony with my finances.

Completed: 4/4; 100%

Year 11/Round Two Goal:

I develop an intentional relationship with money.

• I read one chapter of Overcoming Underearning and do exercises each week upon completing the Financial Goalsetting mini-course.

• I complete the Financial goalsetting mini-course and listen to the Smart Money Mamas podcast once each week.
  • I assign work for this week.
  • I schedule the lessons and podcast for this week.
  • I follow through on the assigned material.

• I check bank and credit union account balances daily.
  • I follow through with the check-ins.

Hometending:

Mantra:

Home is sanctuary, and the cradle of creativity.

Completed: 5/10; 50%
In progress: 4/10; 40%
Still waiting: 1/10; 10%

Year 11/Round Two Goal:

We improve our home within our budgetary framework.

• I/we devote time each month to improvement/repair projects.
  • I review my existing list of small home projects.
  • I add to the list as/if new ideas occur.
  • I talk with Miah about working together on projects from the list.
  • I/we follow through as circumstances permit.

• I devote an hour each to inside and outside maintenance/organization each week.
  • I create lists of indoor and outdoor projects I want to address this Year.
  • I schedule blocks of time each week when I will address these projects.
  • I choose a primary and secondary activity in each area. Woodpile, food storage; mowing/weeding, entertainment area reset.
  • I follow through on devoting the time (segmenting accepted), focusing first on primary goal, then secondary if it is completed.

• I complete an adapted 27 Thing cleanup cycle each week (three rounds per room, including the porch).
  • I schedule blocks of time each week when this can be a focus.
  • I follow through on the cycle in each room.

Lifetending:

Mantra:

Our finances are secure.

Completed: 4/4; 100%

Year 11/Round Two Goal:

I nurture a proactive family financial approach.

• I invite Miah and Lise to learn along with me as we create our financial plan together.
  • I check bank and credit union balances each day.
  • I track expenses.
• We set a financial plan at the end of the month for the month ahead.
• I gather information on life insurance, trusts, and wills and share with Miah and Lise as they wish.
  • I continue my research.
  • I assess Miah and Lise’s interest in learning more about what I’m doing.

Professional Development:

Mantra:

I am rewarded richly for my work. 

Completed: 7/12; 58%
In progress: 4/12; 33%
Still waiting: 1/12; 8%

Year 11/Round Two Goal:

I create a business plan.

• I research small and virtual assisting business plans and draft my own.
  • I list my business priorities for this quarter.
  • I create a schedule for addressing these priorities.
  • I find resources to research.
  • I research two resources.

• I spend an hour each week on administrative matters such as site development, accounting, and file organization.
  • I schedule this week’s session or sprints.
  • I list activities to address in each segment, by priority.
  • I follow through on each session or sprint, moving through my priority list.

• I tend to my current clients and develop new clients as desired to meet my business plan.
  • I give priority to my existing clients, meeting their needs each week.
  • I invoice/time track current clients as needed, in accordance with our agreements.
  • I pitch at least two new clients from leads (or use social media lead generation).
  • I follow up with two past clients or prospects each week.
  • I choose my cold-pitch client for this Year.

I got a card from a fan fiction follower – yes, this IS my first official fan mail! =)

Writing:

Mantra:
I flow smoothly through the drafting and revision processes.

Completed: 1/4; 25%
In progress: 1/4; 25%
Still waiting: 2/4; 50%

Year 11/Round Two Goal:

I address monthly writing and revision targets.

• I focus on revision and beta-reading during and after April CampNaNoWriMo.
  • I devote five hours to How to Revise Your Novel to maintain momentum.
  • I complete Chapters 11-14 of Stained Blood and message to author as completed.
    • Chapter 11.

• I write 100-word exploratory children’s stories for Story-A-Day May.
  • I write drabbles for May 10-16 as exploration for the concept and potential story starts.

• I write 50,000 words of potential blog content for JuNoWriMo.
  • I brainstorm blog topics:
    • Writing blog/site.
    • VA site blog.

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