2012 SMART Goals

I was inspired to write down my 2012 "Resolutions" today after reading Stacie Francombe's blog.
I put the word resolution in quotation marks because I think of it in a negative way.  If I call it a resolution, I won't be doing it anymore by February...
So instead I am going to list a few of my S.M.A.R.T goals for the year
{specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based goals.}


1. Take Inspire Design Studio to the next level.
S. I want to double my sales and strengthen my branding.
M. Divide that number by 12 - that's where I need to be each month.
A. In order to grow my business I need to do a number of things:
• Stay on top of SEO and social media.
• Continue to network and grow relationships with wedding professionals.
• Be consistent and intentional with all of my branding.
• Do my VERY BEST work for every job.
• Hire an intern(s)
• ISS Mentoring
R. Track where business is coming from, so I can determine what marketing and advertising strategies are being effective. Know who my target demographic is.
T. December 31st, 2012


2. Stay healthy.
S. I know this one plays into the whole resolution thing... but my goal isn't to loose weight, fit into a certain pair of jeans, or look hot in a bathing suite.  I want to feel great and live a long life. With cancer being a part of my past, I am truly thankful for being healthy today.
M. I will be measuring my success with a scale, but more importantly based on how I FEEL. 
A. This is my plan:
• workout 6 days a week (I get out of the habit easily if I skip too many days)
• A nutritionist once told me "eat the rainbow". It makes perfect sense when you think about it: apple-red, orange-well orange, banana-yellow, broccoli-green, blueberries- blue, eggplant-purple. My artistic personality really likes this!
• Take Barley Life every day.
R. I don't believe in 'quick fix' diets - it all comes down to what we're putting in our body and we're doing with our body.
T. For the rest of my life.


3. Weekly date night with my hubby.
S. My husband and I rotate who plans the date. I do it one week, he does it the following.
M. Have someone hold you accountable. At the beginning of our church small group every week, we go around and tell our date night stories. It's great to get new ideas, plus it holds us accountable!
A. Date nights don't have to be a fancy or expensive. Our favorite is to cook a new meal and sit by our fire pit with a glass of wine. 
R. Too often we get busy with life and take our spouse for granted. Having a date night once a week gives us time to reconnect and enjoy each others company.
T. Once a week. Every week.