Stay-In #Goals for the Summer - Get Your Life Together 101

Hi, lovers! Since I've been little I saw summer as an opportunity to grow and to learn new things. After all, what else can you do if you have A LOT of free time, right?

But knowing myself, I always set up unrealistic expectations. This time, I want to write down what I actually want to do and maybe check on the progress each month. I decided to do this here since it's one of my favourite platforms and who knows, maybe I can get someone inspired.

Also, because of this pandemic, I'm planning to stay inside more (I'm a little anxious about this virus and I want to limit my exposure as much as I can). Luckily, there are a lot of fun things to do at home, so I cannot wait for my last exam to be over and FINALLY relax.

Let's get started!

My priority: these 3 major goals

If you read my Plan Like a Pro article, you know that the method I choose for organising my tasks is setting three important goals per day. Unless I achieve them, I can't do anything else. This method is really good in the long run, because it will help you obtain what you want by working a little each day. So, are you curious what my three main goals for this summer are?

article, lifestyle, and motivation image — Here is the article just in case you missed it

1. Learning Russian

And yes. This is a big one.

I recently fell in love with this language. I love the way it sounds and I found out a lot of songs that I would love to know the lyrics to. I would also love to learn the alphabet, since it's so different of what we use.

aesthetics, book, and rose image — I haven't decided on what resources to use for studying. All I know is that I don't want to rely just on duolingo since I want to get a better understanding of the grammar.

matryoshka dolls, russia, and matryoshka image — I haven't decided on what resources to use for studying. All I know is that I don't want to rely just on duolingo since I want to get a better understanding of the grammar.

2. Build Strength

This quarantine "forced" me to buy my own pole, since I can't go to pole dance classes anymore (there aren't any in my town). I would love to learn some new pole moves and to build my strength overall. I'm planning to do conditioning and flexibility training, as well as being active at least 6 days a week.

dance, art, and pole image — Doing pole at home is a bit dangerous, since you don't have an instructor to show you how to do the moves the right way. I don't expect do learn difficult poses, but I want to work with what I already know and maybe create some cool combos.

fitness, girl, and workout image — Doing pole at home is a bit dangerous, since you don't have an instructor to show you how to do the moves the right way. I don't expect do learn difficult poses, but I want to work with what I already know and maybe create some cool combos.

3. Read, read, read

Yes!! I cannot wait for this one. My booklist has been growing and I have plenty of novels I'm really eager to start. Maybe this year I can finally reach my goodreads reading goal.

book, glasses, and reading image — I aim to read at least 25 pages/day.

book, flamingo, and vintage image — I aim to read at least 25 pages/day.

Side goals

There are plenty of other things I want to do, so I will try to make them "weekly" instead of "daily" goals. I will briefly mention them here, along with my expectations.
Remember: side goals are important too, but you can only work on them after achieving the three main ones!

a. Watch more movies

coffee, breakfast, and Breakfast at Tiffany's image — I would like to see at least a movie/week. I have a lot on my list so maybe I should stop ignoring them

b. Get up-to-date with my tv shows

light, luxury, and netflix image — They're too many. Maybe a season/week is a reasonable expectation? Idl

breakfast, friends, and bed image — They're too many. Maybe a season/week is a reasonable expectation? Idl

c. Plan more

bullet journal and habit tracker image — I would love to give bullet journaling a try. Maybe by doing it all summer, it will become a habit.

blue, june, and plans image — I would love to give bullet journaling a try. Maybe by doing it all summer, it will become a habit.

d. Complete at least a MasterClass

study image — I received a 1-year-full-membership and I want to make use of it. I already found some interesting writing classes (including from Dan Brown, my favourite author). But before that, I want to finish Ru Paul's class on authenticity and self-expression.

bed, drawing, and inspiration image — I received a 1-year-full-membership and I want to make use of it. I already found some interesting writing classes (including from Dan Brown, my favourite author). But before that, I want to finish Ru Paul's class on authenticity and self-expression.

As you can see, I tried to really set some achievable goals. I hope I will be able to stick to them. I wish you all a lovely summer and may all your expectations become reality!

Kisses xx