Achieving Goals... 3 at a time!

Hey all!

Today, I'm so excited to tell you about something new I've decided to do. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you already do it, but I'm brand new to it today and totally excited!

It's called 3 in 30.

Here's an excerpt from their lovely website to tell you what it's all about:

The 3 in 30 Challenge was created by Meghan Tucker {The Tuckers Take Tennessee} and Ashley Pichea {L.I.F.E. by Ashley Pichea}.

Meghan and Ashley saw a need for encouragement and accountability among their online friends in regard to making goals reality.

Do you have a wish-list, a to-do list a mile long, or even a bucket list?

Join the 3in30 Challenge and learn how to check those tasks, projects, and dreams off your list one at a time!

 I don't know about you, but this sounds like a fabulous idea to me! Each month you pick 3 goals to work on. It's takes 21 days {supposedly!} to build a habit, so after 30 days, you should be doing great. There are weekly link-ups and you can always tweet about it with the hash tag #3in30. :)

I'm all about helping other people, and this is a community activity where everyone works to encourage each other as we accomplish our goals!

So, here we go. My 3 goals for this month are:

1. To be successful at keeping up with reading the Bible 45+ minutes each day. 

I'm signed up for the Bible in 90 days program at Mom's Toolbox, and it starts tomorrow! Each day we are supposed to read 12 pages out of the 90 days Bible, or rather, 45-75 minutes. It's a big commitment, but honestly, I'm psyched! We are in mentored groups, there will be lost of encouragement, and I just hope I can keep up with it. I'll be doing all my reading first thing in the morning, if possible.

2. To start the Couch to 5K program and keep up with doing it 3 times a week.

I've always loved exercise, and this is something I really want to do. I tried to convince my mom to do it with me, but I don't think she's going too, so I'm flying solo here! I don't need to lose weight, but contrary to my mom's beliefs, EVERYONE needs to exercise to stay healthy! This is a nine week program, where you build up your endurance by doing a running and walking routine 3 times a week. Honestly, it doesn't sound so appealing right now, especially in this heat, but I know I want to do it, and if I don't do it the first day, it's not going to happen!

3. Finish all my school work before July 23rd.

Summer has been amazing, but I've been putting off all the work I have to do before I go back to school. I go back on August 10th (NO! A month from today!), and I would really love to accomplish the reading and note taking of 2 books, plus a project, plus some memorization before the 23rd. I know it's a lot, and it will be a challenge, but I don't want to wait any longer! I want to get it done with, because on July 24th, I may or may not decide to go to the beach with my family, and I don;t want to have to worry about it there. I'll really have to crack down to get this done, but it will be so rewarding to be finished and have my last 2 weeks school work free before going back. {I could use some encouragement on this one!}

I'm really excited to be participating in 3 in 30 this month, and I know the accountability factor will be great for me!

{I'm off to take notes then do my run/walk, hope your having a Happy Sunday!}