Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl decided to do quarterly check-ins this year instead of only one at the half-year mark. I love the idea because it is easy to lose sight of one’s goals with all of life happening. So this is a great reminder, an opportunity to course correct, or even a chance to write new goals ;)
I will keep it short and only comment on the changes since the last check-in. So let’s dive in!
2023
Goal Setting
The goals in strong print are my main goals, followed by secondary aka additional goals.
The Sewing Goals for 2023
How did I do with my sewing goals for 2023 so far?
With three finishes in Q3 I have almost compensated my QuiltCon shopping spree.
My project number is still sounding awfully high, even after all this effort, so I checked my old Finish Along posts. The last time I was in my goal range was in 2017! Then I almost instantly doubled my numbers. So I think with hopefully a few more projects to be finished in Q4 I am on an amazing track!
While I have commited to finishing projects, I have not made an effort for it to be the older ones. But I have one from 2019 that is a close contestant for a Q4 finish.
The pattern goals for 2023
How did I do with my pattern goals for 2023 so far?
I published my first German translation. It is not a new pattern but a pattern release. So I am counting this as accomplished ;) I am also currently running a Sew Along for this release.
Additional goals for 2023
How did I do with my additional goals for 2023 so far?
I did organize the Advent Calender Swap. I am still planning to do a Blog Advent Calendar but haven’t started on it yet. Getting a touch close.
The personal growth goals for 2023
How did I do with my personal goals for 2023 so far?
I found some new motivation at the end of July and changed some more eating habits. I have since lost a bit more weight, for a total weight loss of ~19kg and am at the lowest point in four years. Whoohoo! I did try to incorporate more movement but it only worked for about three weeks. I think I still have a lot of mindset work to do on this.
I am still so happy with what I can accomplish when I set my mind to it.
So in Q4 I will focus most of my attention once again on my WIP reduction and weight loss path. I hope I can also write the Blog Advent Calendar. Anything else will be a nice bonus :)
Best wishes
xo Melanie
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It sounds like you are making great progress and that Q3 was a productive one all around for you. And I’m so glad these quarterly check ins seem like a good pace for you, too. :)
Progress is progress! I think you’ve done well on several levels. Keep up the good work!
You have done very well this quarter. Publishing is hard and doing things ahead of schedule is even harder. Very nice progress on your personal goals! Good luck with the 4th Quarter!