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 clientsand 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.

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.
- I brainstorm blog topics:
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Moving forward is a great direction to go in. 🙂
Progress is good! And 88% activity is also good, even if not complete. Good luck, and have a great week!