I am well and truly locked in on my goals for the remainder of this year and to help spur me on a bit to achieve these I am setting myself some rewards, items that I really want but can only pick up when a goal has been hit. The goals I have set are to help push me to make the start of 2027 the best possible so it is important that everything I do is working towards them. The rewards I have set are just little things I have wanted but haven't been able to justify as either the cost has been a bit too much or other items have taken a priority. So here are the rewards I am looking to pick up as I hit the goals I have set for myself...

A pair of footwear 

I am reworking my whole wardrobe and I am clearing out all the footwear I own only keeping what I know I am going to wear and rebuilding the rotation with pairs to suit the style I am going for. When one of my goals are hit I am going to pick up a new pair of footwear as a reward. I am not sure just what pair this will be yet however, I do know it is going to be a decision I don't rush as I want the pair to fit perfectly with the clothing I am picking up.

A few books

My reading era is back and I am trying to get back into reading fiction books after mainly reading autobiographies recently. Once a goal is ticked off I will be heading to my local book store and picking up a few books for me to read. I am a bit of a gamer and love gaming related stories so these could be the books I end up going for but we shall see.

Classic Football Shirt book

I have wanted this book since it was released but have put off buying it for some reason or another. As soon as I hit a football related goal I will be picking this one up as I think it will be great just to sit and flip through. I love a good football shirt so this book is literally the dream for me however, there is a chance it could lead to a lot more football shirt purchases.

Mystery football shirt

It has been a long time since I got a mystery football shirt so picking one up as a reward for hitting a goal seems ideal to me. I love a good mystery shirt as it is a good chance to discover new teams and add new shirts into my rotation so I guess you could say this reward is beneficial all round as I can create some content around it too! This is one of the rewards that will happen for football related goals just so it all ties in nicely.

Football shirt

I haven't got a new football shirt for the women's season yet mainly as I can't decide which player I want on the back. To stop me from rushing into the decision my plan is to use getting a new shirt as a reward. Again this will tie into a football related goal to tie it all in so hopefully I can work towards this and finally settle on which shirt and player I want.

Philadelphia Eagles top 

Now this was going to be an actual jersey however, there are some really nice fashion tops out there for the Eagles currently. I am thinking a nice fashion top as my love for the NFL grows, something a bit smarter than your typical jersey that can be dressed up a little. I should have time to work out which one I want by the time I get around to picking up this reward. 

Calgary Flames jersey

Now this one won't be getting replaced with a fashionable alternative as a Flames jersey has been on the wish list for a long time however, the price has definitely put me off. I am going to put the price behind me though and if I can commit to working hard to achieve a goal I am going to finally add a Flames jersey into my rotation. The fact I have wanted this so long is just a bit of extra motivation to start ticking those goals off.

Football match tickets

I don't have any WSL matches booked in yet for the season so I am going to use football match tickets as a reward too. Tick off a football related goal and get the tickets to a WSL game. As I am working hard to grow the football site it is important that I keep focussed and I think having this as a reward will really help me stick to the plan and get to where I want to be. 

Bradford City Yeti

I guess this is a bit of a random one however, I can't justify the cost of these Yeti's currently where as it would be an ideal reward for me locking in and achieving what I have set out to achieve. This would be a reward I got plenty of use out of too as it would be perfect for those cold women's football games I am going to be attending most weekends. 

New Era cap 

A New Era cap is something I have had my eye on for a while but have been overwhelmed with the options available. I am hoping that by the time I achieve the goal for this reward I will have found the perfect cap for me. There will be a lot of looking around and trying on before this is purchased I think.

EA FC 27 

This comes out in September so it is time to lock in and work super hard to achieve my first goal as I really want to get this game on release day. The plan with this is to revive my gaming pages so I need to make sure I get this ready to crack straight on with the content I have planned so that it is relevant. The price is still ridiculous however, every year I find myself picking up a new copy but at least this time I have a reason to pick it up.

Louis Vuitton card holder or pocket organiser

The specific version of these is the football one that I am wanting and I just can't decide between the card holder or pocket organiser however, with the cost of these I am going to make it one of my final rewards for when I hit one of the longer running goals. The cost is way above what I would usually pay and it would be the ultimate treat item for me as proof of my hard work. I guess I have plenty of time to decide which one I want though as I work towards hitting the goal.

New bag

I really want a new day to day bag, something I can use for work and going out if needed. The idea for this one is a backpack, more specifically a Coach backpack. I have had my eye on one of these since the start of the year but then back out of buying one due to the cost. With how long I have wanted one of these it really will make the ideal reward however, it will also be a later reward as I need to save up for it at the same time. 

Spa day

It has been a few years since I went on a spa day and to be honest I think one is well overdue. The plan is to make this one of the last two rewards, imagine working super hard smashing loads of goals and just having two to go... hitting that penultimate goal and getting a spa day booked in. The perfect day to switch off, relax and reflect on the previous few months hard work. This could be a good way just to reset and get ready for a positive start to 2027 too if everything goes to plan, a day to relax before going all in on what I want to achieve next year.

A meal out with Liam

Finally this is going to be the last reward for these goals I have set for the rest of 2026. Poor Liam has to put up with me whilst I am locked in working hard and getting myself stressed out so it is only right my final reward is one that is for us both. Once all those goals are achieved the plan is to go for a fancy meal out just the two of us switching off and enjoying each others company.

There you have it those are the rewards for hitting those goals I recently set for myself. For now though it is time to lock in work hard and start ticking the goals off so that I can start picking out these rewards before the end of 2026. Let's do this...

See you soon,

Lucy

I am trying to be more intentional when it comes to my spending as I am fed up of feeling like I have no money. My relationship with shopping is ridiculous and I am planning on changing that, each month on here I am going to be posting the items I really want to pick up with that months pay. This list will never be more than 10 items and each items needs to be for something specific not just for the sake of it. This will mean my money is going on items that I am actually going to use & benefit from rather than something that is going to sit on a shelf gathering dust. Granted I may not actually pick up all the items from the list, money might mean some get prioritised over others and other items I may reconsider however, if I don't buy something yet I still can't stop thinking about it I am sure it will be rolled over to the following months list. So here are the items on August's pay day wish list...

Nike P-6000's 

This month may finally be the month where I bite the bullet and finally pick up a pair of Nike P-6000's. These have been on my wish list for the longest time however, due to the price I have been putting them off. My current Nike's are becoming a bit of a state so I think the time for an upgrade has come. Plus these will be super comfortable for football outfits too. 

Converse Throwbacks

As soon as I saw these Converse I knew they would be getting put on my wish list for the month. These are actually quite reasonably priced and they are just super different to other trainers I would wear. The chunkier style would definitely go with a lot of outfits I have in mind and they just look a bit better than the standard Converse, bringing something different to the outfits I would wear them with. A black pair for autumn just sounds perfect.

 

Zara Vibrant Leather

It isn't going to be long until the weather changes and this fragrance is one I used to love wearing when those colder days approach. I ran out of this a while back and due to having a fair few fragrances in my rotation I totally forgot it however, I plan to pick up a new bottle with this months pay. What I love most about Zara fragrances is how they are really well priced so one bottle will be in rotation before September's wage hits my bank account.

Card Holder 

I am attending more football games and honestly I don't want a big bulky wallet in my pocket or camera bag if I have it with me. My old Michael Kors card holder is looking worse for wear so my plan is to find a nice card holder at a reasonable price for me to have with me on game days and probably on a day to day basis. I don't want to spend a fortune on this as I am saving up for what I am calling my dream card holder however, an upgrade is due sooner rather than later. 

Google Fitbit Air

My Garmin is on it's way out, it is causing issues with my skin and it is getting super uncomfortable to wear, plus with this on I can't wear any other watches which I own which is annoying as I love those watches. I have been doing a lot of research on what I could get as an alternative and I seem to be settling on the Google Fitbit Air. This is a reasonably priced device that does just what I need it to plus there is no screen meaning less distractions. It also looks more like a bracelet meaning I can wear it alongside watches without looking silly. This could easily become a key piece for me when it comes to tracking my progress as I lock in on my fitness journey.

Loops

There have been a few instances lately where I have felt overstimulated due to background noise and honestly it has been awful. I am not sure where it has come from however, it is leaving me feeling irritated and it isn't fair on me or those I am with. This feeling has led to me looking at picking up a pair of Loops, I have heard great things about them and if they help me get rid of all the noise so I can enjoy my time out then even better. I honestly thought these would be much more expensive than they actually are which has been a nice surprise, I just need to work out which will be the best for me.

Dji Mini Mic 2

Finally on the list we have the Dji Mini Mic 2 set that I think I have set my sites on. I have a few plans in mind content wise and these would come in super handy for those plans and I am really impressed with the cost of these. I have had a few people recommend the Dji microphones when I have mentioned the plans so let's see if I end up getting these with this months pay or not.

So there you have it those are the items I am hoping to pick up with August's pay. I am hoping to get a fair few off this list this months so we shall see how it goes. I feel like a pair of trainers could be one of the purchases or the Loops but as for shopping in general it is time to stick to this list and only venture off it if it is really necessary. 

See you soon

Lucy