Goals for May 2025

     


     I've been thinking that I need a better way to focus with my new schedule. Obviously things are challenging to plan as I want to be as supportive to my brother and his family as possible, so that comes before most other goals. I like how The Hawaii Plan organized her monthly goals so copying borrowing her format. I hope you don't mind

Financial:

  • Stay on top of getting HSA reimbursement for May insurance premium 
  • Follow-up to understand an additional post retirement benefit fee/ deposit and how I utilize this. It was related to the medical flex account but my understanding was that was done when I left employment. 
  • Update budget/ cash flow for the two confirmation, one graduation, and wedding gifts this month 
  • Only committing to one sub job but if things change, may be open to a second.
Family:
  • Take as many care shifts as needed.
  • Do one fun activity with each or kids collectively 

Fitness:

  • Lose 5 pounds
  • Use the various walking, strength, eating tools blogged on Wednesdays
Personal
  • Purge enough in garage to get an accessible spot for the freezer
  • Donate husband's clothes, but store running shirts for future T-shirt blanket/ quilt. DAV pick up is scheduled for May 23
  • Meet up with at least one friend (already got this one yesterday but would be good to have another). 
  • Purge 10 items of clothing 
Other
  • Get raised beds set up and garden planted
  • Start border project on rock area with bricks I have so far
  • Take day myself to weed a sort of garden area at the lake. I want to do this when no one else is there. I can probably do in a few hours and it checks off part of my Families contribution to spring work. 
  • Get rooms flipped for office upstairs 
     Perhaps this will give me a bit of direction where to put my time and effort. 

Comments

  1. Misadventures of WidowhoodMay 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM

    What a busy month you'll have if you accomplish all this stuff! Great goals, by the way. I had a t-shirt quilt made of my husband's favorites and it turned out to be one of my favorite things.

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM

      Well, it's a list on the blog for now. I was quite busy yesterday.

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  2. JuhliMay 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM

    A good variety of to do items and much to fit in. A t-shirt quilt is a lovely idea.

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM

      I know I've seen a few quilters referenced on our community page to contact.

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  3. AnonymousMay 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM

    After retiring I planned zero except meals, going to bed when tired and getting up when I wake up. Then, each evening I would write down a few things to accomplish the next day-or write it when drinking my first mug of coffee.

    Great health goals!

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM

      I kind of did that the first two weeks. I don't do well with no structure at all...pure laziness kicks in, then I get depressed.

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  4. BelindaMay 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM

    This looks like a great list of goals for May, Sam. I hope you are able to meet every one.

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM

      Time will tell. Yesterday I accomplished a lot...parts of my list.

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  5. Cheryl KimbleyMay 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM

    Sounds like good plans. Good luck!

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  6. LoriMay 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM

    This is a great format to keep your goals for the month. T-shirt quilts are so special, I think that is a great idea. Good luck on your plans.

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM

      Thanks to HP. I think a movie night is cozy afternoon with football cuddles with his shirts in a blanket will feel comforting.

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  7. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM

    Bits and stages is my approach, but felt I needed some organization.

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  8. AnonymousMay 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM

    I love a good list! May is jam packed for us with celebrations, appointments and fun things, but I’m going to keep up with exercise, and there’s a dresser drawer calling my name. I would also like to get all the blinds wiped down and my living room carpet cleaned, among other things. After a trip to Aldi today, my day is wide open so the goal is to be productive after a lazy day yesterday. JoAnn

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM

      It's 4 days in and I too feel May is going to be busier than I wanted. That's life with family and friends so a good full.

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  9. Back2OurSmallCornerMay 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    I am a bit of a list girl and I do honestly try to keep to my plans for the week but sometimes life just takes a different turn. I am still learning to not fret when I fail and just keep adding them to next week knowing that some things will have been achieved along the way.

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    1. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM

      Unless they impact someone else, my plans are going to be flexible and fluid. You're right...move to the next week or day as needed.

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  10. AprilMay 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM

    I admire your planning. I read this and think I should be doing the same; maybe I can follow your lead!

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  11. SAMMay 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM

    Things are in flux with brother but I m trying to set portions of the day aside for my tasks.

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  12. AnonymousMay 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM

    This is a great list of goals! I'm hoping to survive May, which has a lot going on, between interviews & the end of Nick's senior year. I need a blend of productivity & fun, so we'll see what happens there! And, borrow away! Glad someone else finds the format useful. - Hawaii Planner

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    1. SAMMay 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM

      I wish you all the best on your interviews. The changes in your family are happening at the speed of light it seems.

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