Goals for Mom this Spring Season

With the start of the spring season, now is as perfect a time as ever for moms to create a new list of seasonal goals. Setting goals like this with a steady timeline for completion can help busy parents better handle and accomplish tasks. Moreover, activities like this can be a great way to lead by example and teach kids about accomplishing goals for themselves. While making your list, you might even include some of these popular choices for springtime tasks:

• Taking part in the tradition of spring cleaning:

  In every house, there always seems to be an area where things tend to pile up over time. Whether it is a stack of old clothes that you have been meaning to donate or a few boxes of toys the kids have outgrown, take some time to tackle the task. Cleaning out your home and removing any unwanted clutter can feel much more liberating than you can imagine.

• Staying fit and active:

  Although health and fitness goals are important year round for long term success, moms might consider changing up the usual routine come springtime. You might want to set mini missions for yourself within your regular work out. Take on the challenge of running a faster mile or lengthening the times that you set aside for general workouts. You might even consider starting a new workout class or outdoor activity like hiking.

• Delegating more time for family activities:

  With the usual growing list of school activities and busy work schedules, it can be difficult for families to find the time to sit down to actually enjoy each other’s company on a regular basis. Decide to set aside some time for family dinners or activities like movie night or game night. It is easy to take those that you are around most for granted, so use this as an opportunity for teach your kids the importance of family.

• Taking up new hobbies or interests:

  Whether it is learning to cook, blog, sew, paint or play a new sport, commit some time to exploring a new hobby or interest for the season. This can be a great way to escape your comfort zone and teach kids not to be afraid of trying new things. You might find a hidden talent that you can extend past the end of the season.

• Cutting back for some extra savings:

  Evaluate your family’s budget and see where you would be able to cut back on any excessive expenses. Maybe you skip the extra meals out and overpriced coffee drinks and opt for more frugal alternatives. Ending those types of spending habits for the season can help your family save a little more money that can later be allocated to a family trip, night out, or other activity.