In my first article this year, I wrote about my goals for 2023. Now that we are in the middle of the year, I think it is time to reassess and update to see if I am on the right track.
Are you reaching your goals for this year?
Read More Books!
My first goal was to read more books. I believe that I am on the right track with this goal. As of now, I have read fifteen books so far. My goal is thirty so I am right in the middle of my goal. I am in the middle of my goal in the middle of the year! Not only that, but I have expanded my reading genres. I have a Reading Challenge template that is helping me reach my goal. It is also helping me expand my reading horizons. I am so glad that I got back into reading because I realized how much I missed it and I have now read some amazing books.
Submit My Work/ Write More
I am 100% doing a good job with this goal. I downloaded this self-publishing app called Medium. On that app, I publish my writings, read and comment on other people's writings, and people can do the same thing to my work. It is basically a social media app for writing. I have published six pieces of work which are getting well received so far and I currently have 172 followers. Since my followers reached over 100 followers, I am part of the Medium Partner Program which allows me to get paid for my writing based on the interactions. If you would like to read more of my writing, follow me on Medium. My username is Mariah Sturdivant. I will continue this goal so that my writing can be put out there. I also am going to continue to write my blogs so that I can never be out of practice.
Post More on Social Media
This goal may sound easy, but for me, it wasn't. However, once I kept up with the trends in social media apps, it became easy. I especially am doing a good job of keeping up with my website's social media. I follow other BookTok accounts and other Bookstagram accounts that help me interact more with people. It actually isn't that hard to keep up with my website's social media and my personal social media. It helps me keep up with my organizational skills AND my marketing skills. I am finding so many hashtags and trends that are getting me to my goal count. Again, if you are not already, follow my blog's Instagram at _InsideTheMindBlog_ and TikTok insidethemindblog.
Reduce Things From My Diet
This goal is the one that I am having a hard time with. I am really good about working out and waking up to work out. However, it is hard for me to reduce things from my diet. I LOVE candy and sweets. At times I can have good self-control, but whenever I crave it I just have to have it. I think my workout plans are getting better. I use to have a coach that would help with workouts, but now I am finding workouts online that are getting me back into the routine of things.
Save Money
This goal I easier than I expected. Once I became self-aware and realized that there are some things that I do not need, it really put it in perspective. For instance, I have an abundance of clothes. Once I saw and analyzed how many clothes I had, I came to the conclusion that I do not need any more. I have a savings account that I contribute money into once I get paid. When I grocery shop I become more aware of the pieces of thing that I am buying. I am building good habits for myself that I am very proud of.
Expand My Music Library
Earlier this year I switch from Apple Music to Spotify. Since then, that has helped me discover new music. I love going to concerts, but concerts have been terribly expensive lately. I think the reason why is that is because I listen to a lot of bigger artists. Smaller or up-and-coming artists might have more inexpensive ticket prices. Once I get into those artists more then I can enjoy the concert atmosphere that I love so much.
Develop My Website More
Out of all my goals, this one is the one that I feel like I am doing the best at. I am promoting myself well to get people to check out or subscribe to my website. I am marketing my website on Instagram and TikTok. Another feature that I find the most helpful is email marketing. With email marketing, I can get people to check out my website more quicker. I send a daily email to remind people that I have a new article, book review, and movie review. My views and interactions on my content went up more when I started sending daily email reminders. I am also glad that I have added a movie review section because I love movies so much. I love movies just as much as I love reading. As time goes by, I want to continue to expand the content on my website and more exciting things are coming!
Written by Mariah Sturdivant
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