Poplin Pursuits: Goals for September 2023
As we enter the month of September, it’s the perfect time to set some goals for self-improvement and personal growth. After all, it is a transition month: Hot to cold, summer to fall, back to school, harvest, etc. This is our monthly goal check-in, and these are our goals for September 2023. Come along with us and set your goals!
Hey, what’s up, I’m Ashley Poplin. My husband, Alex, and I decided we were tired of living in the societal matrix. We quit our jobs and moved to our dream location in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Now, we pursue knowledge and excellence in everything we do. Come along with us and enjoy our Poplin Pursuits.
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Read at least one book a week:
Reading is an excellent way to expand your knowledge and gain new perspectives. Set a goal to read at least one book a week, whether a classic novel or a non-fiction book on a topic you’re interested in. Expand your mind.
We’ve got our four picked out and will drop those reviews later.
Hoping to get through:
- “How to Train Your Mind: Exploring the Productivity Benefits of Meditation by Chris Bailey
- The wellness project: How I Learned to do Right by My Body Without Giving Up my Life by Phoebe Lapine
- The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down by Colin Woodard
- Hades: The History, Origins and Evolution of the Greek God by Charles Rivers Editors
- One Stephen King book as a bonus for a scary fall read
Learn a new skill:
Challenge yourself to learn a new skill this month. It could be something as simple as learning how to cook a new dish or something more complex like learning a new language.
The skill we have been working on is communication.
We’re exploring new techniques and styles to better communication to share with you all soon.
Refine a skill you already know:
New skills are fun, but what about that activity you picked up a month ago? Let’s hone in on refining a skill you enjoy that you last did a while ago.
Mine is reading.
I used to read three books a week. It’s what I majored in for my BA and something I used to love to do before I became addicted to working.
So this month, I want to read and be better at being still. If I can get through 4 books, I feel like I’ve hit my goals for September 2023.
Attend an event you’ll enjoy:
Make it a goal to attend at least one event this month that you will enjoy and want to attend.
We have a couple of possible events this month, both involve family. As much as we love our families, their events may not meet the intention of this section.
So, we will plan one day to see the mountain fall colors. The leaves are already starting to fall, so we should be transitioning pretty soon!
Gratitude Journal Prompts for the month:
Practicing gratitude is an excellent way to improve your mental health and overall well-being. Start a gratitude journal and write down three things you’re grateful for daily.
Our September Gratitude Prompt is:
We are grateful for new seasons of self-reflection. What seeds do you want to plant for yourself in this transition period?
The September Affirmation is:
Seasons change, and so do I. I accept my past and am working towards a better garden.
I can pull the weeds I don’t want to grow in my garden.
Fall is a period of transition. I’m in transition – my growth takes time.
Our September Focus of the Month is:
Communication. We want to focus on improving communication in life. That’s with ourselves, our partners, our family, our coworkers, our body language. Take time to notice the communication around you and how you react to it. Journal it!
For the Pursuit:
You’ll become more knowledgeable and excellent by setting and working towards these goals. Remember to break down your goals into smaller, more manageable tasks.
We Love these manageable tasks, and hope to build upon this list in the future. We hope you enjoy and participate with us.
goals for September 2023
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