January Review

Overall, this was a REALLY difficult month and I'm grateful that it is almost over.  Considering how hard it was, as of about 4pm on, this day has been GREAT!  One really good thing after another. 

A HUGE possibility for work basically FELL into my lap.  This is HUGE with the potential to be a huge untapped source for our company overall.  And this is my contact who came to me, who would give us an unbelievable opportunity for profits! Through me!  With me getting the commission credit!  YAY! 

As soon as I hit send on an email to my boss outlining everything, I checked the emails that had come in.  Another account we have was contacting me for me possible products through us that I spoke to her about months ago.  This is GREAT! 

THEN when I got home and went on Facebook, a trainer I used to work out with posted that she is looking for trainers to use her studio on Saturday and Sunday days for a small fee!  My certification classes are in less than 2 weeks!  I LOVE how all of this is falling into my lap.  This is GREAT! 

BUT, I'm behind on the studying, VERY behind.  I haven't lost the weight I wanted to lose.  I haven't paid all the bills due right now.  My back is BAD and I haven't been running at all.  So didn't make many of my monthly goals. 

So here they are... from last month.

My monthly goals for January were:
Personal Fitness-
Run 2-3 miles a week, for 25 miles for the month  FAIL, back didn't allow it.
Swim at least once a week- nope.  Swam 3 times this month, not last week. 
work out 5-6 days a week each week-  most weeks worked out 3+ times
lose those 5 pounds I gained back.- STILL NO!  :(

Fitness Training-
Finish the books- starting tonight.
Finish both online yoga classes- haven't started.
"teach" at least one class to someone- NO!  :(
Talk to Alex and Bridge about teaching with them- TODAY!!  YAY!
Take a new fitness class somewhere- I LOVE KICKBOXING!!!

Financial Success-
Have all bills paid and up to date at end of month- only one is late but I'm paying double next month
Get car inspected- no.  got car fixed, was going for inspection then damn headlight went out! 
Register for 1st Aid/CPR- Still no, but only need CPR not 1st aid
Cross sell at least one account in January (for bonus in February)- no, but I do have $250 coming in from other sources and I'm working on a few in process now.  At least 3 possibilities right now to close in Feb.


SO.... after a bigger fail than success, I did have a few smaller successes and making my weekly goals were great.  I was more aware of everything and made progress while I was going. 

Successes not part of this?

Personal Fitness successes...
With injuries, been active more than not.
Started and LOVE kickboxing
Maintained weight, lost a few pounds
Built more muscle and feel stronger
Diet is much better

Fitness Training successes....
Did LOTS of networking
Found new fitness contact to teach bootcamp/group classes with
Found new yoga teaching contact to teach with/at
Connecting with Alex to teach with her
Working on developing a business name, website and getting business cards.

Financial Successes....
All but one bill paid up to date.
Stayed within budget all month
Got car fixed- handled unexpected $400 expense.
Found alternative options for incoming money.
Have budget in place for February.
Have possible commission bonuses working to close in February for March Bonuses.


Now time to figure out my goals for February:

Personal Fitness-
Get back into running.  Log over 15 miles for the month.
Swim at least once a week 
work out 4-5 days a week each week
Lose the couple of remaining pounds to get back to my goal. 

Fitness Training-
Take and PASS the 3 classes (be certified!!!)
Decide on a business name
Get a webpage and business cards
Open a bank account for the business
Look into getting insurance or what would be necessary
Continue to talk to Alex about teaching with her
Talk to Bridget to teach with her
Make 2 new contacts through networking
Look into & consider registering for Kickboxing Skills class
Look into & consider registering for Zumba Instructor training class.

Financial Success-
Have all bills paid & up to date in month.
Get headlamp fixed and car inspected.
Register for CPR class.
Get taxes done.
Pay off something on credit report.
Cross sell/close at least 2 commission bonus policies for March income.
If financially possible, register for another fitness instruction class (Kickboxing and/or Zumba)

I'm excited about the possibilities that next month will bring with it.  :)  For the first time in a while, I am very very optimistic about the future.