Let's Recap...

I found a website about achieving goals and how to be successful. This list was on a web page and I thought it was helpful information to keep in mind.

1. Identify which goal or thing that you want to do first. Remember to state priority as well
2. Make sure you pick the most important Goal first after that only break it down into smaller tasks
3. After picking the task, Know what this is all about, meaning (RESEARCH)
4. After research, you would realize if you are capable of doing it or you need someones help, then you either ask a person to help / do it yourself
5. Upon deciding to do it yourself or other people doing it, we initiate a JUST DO IT method.
6. Then we track whether we are doing it right / wrong. Whether there is progress
7. Upon completion, continue doing on the next task until you are done. Always remember begin with the END in MIND. What the results you want to see.

Now lets overview the goals that I set for myself at the beginning of August.

1. No purchases unless it is an immediate need and if I do need something I will try to purchase it used or borrow it first.

As far as the no new purchases go I think that I have drastically reduced the amount of purchases that I make and I'm more consciences before buying things. I did buy the outfit from the Gap and I purchased a $7.95 dress at New York & Company but I ended up returning it. I didn't need another dress and I felt bad. I did purchase a pair of jeans at Goodwill but they didn't fit and they aren't returnable. I'll either give them away or try to re-purpose them into something else. I visited the best thrift store in the whole wide world while I was in Carlisle. I bought two lamps, two mugs, a plate, a carry on bag, and a sweatshirt. The total came to $16.80. I am very pleased with these purchases and have needed all of the items except the mugs, plate, and sweatshirt. They came to a total of $4.00. So I did splurge a little.

What I really have to continue to work on is my dining out bill. It is really difficult to live in a city that has so much great food to offer and not take advantage of it. I'm not much of a bar person so I find myself in restaurants more often than not. This will be a real challenge for me.

2. Exercising

I had a really great start this month then I started to taper off. I have done some form of workout at least once a week. So I have increased my amount of workouts but not enough to see any real results. My job at the restaurant is more physical than my office job so that is a positive also.

3. Car Maintenance

I have been keeping my tank no less than 1/2 full and not keeping junk in my car. So far, so good on that one.