Well somehow the 3rd month of 2025 is already here, how has this come around so fast? Finally the weather is starting to change and the seasons officially change with Spring arriving towards the end of the month and the change in weather is definitely going to be appreciated by myself as it is about time we saw some sun and got out of the winter clothing. March is already shaping up to be a pretty busy month for myself but it is a type of busy I am actually looking forward to. Whilst it might be busy I am also hoping that it is going to be a very productive month with plenty of goals achieved. So here are the goals I am setting myself for the month of March...
Fashion
Clear out all our coats and jackets
We are hoping work starts on the hallway very soon and with us needing to clear this whole space we might as well clear out all the coats and jackets so that when the work is done we are only having to find a home for those bits we are definitely going to keep and wear. There is no point doing this once the work is done as it is just another job to add.
Clear out all the shoes
It is time to start getting rid of some shoes we are never going to wear again too as with the new hallway space we aren't going to have as much space as previous, we are getting built in storage but we don't want it all cluttered like it currently is. Much like with the coats we might as well get rid of the shoes whilst we are emptying the space to save time when we are organising once the space is complete.
Start making our upgrade lists
The other day I posted about how me and Liam are both starting to upgrade our wardrobes to suit our lifestyles a lot better. Well in March we are both wanting to get started on creating a list of products we want to add into our wardrobe over time. These lists could be seasonal items we know we are going to want or even those big treats we have our eyes on in the future.
Start building our Spring wardrobe
It is finally time for the wardrobe change over, the big jumpers can be put away and we can start looking at adding thinner layers into our rotation. I already know that there are a few pieces I want to add ready for the new season so it is time to finally start picking those bits up and get the wardrobe heading in the right direction.
Start wearing different pieces of clothing
Throughout winter I can safely say I have taken the comfort route by wearing the same things over and over however, that will not be happening in Spring. I am determined to complete this little goal and actually wear different pieces of clothing throughout March rather than just wearing the same things over and over again.
Fitness
Push towards the 1 stone lost mark
With how things are going at the moment I think this one is certainly achievable I just need to make sure I keep my head screwed on. I know that if I get back into my workouts properly (the lighter nights will definitely help with this) and get my food balanced out a bit more the scales will certainly drop. Let's hope that come the end of March this one is achieved.
Complete 9,000 steps a day all through March
I am determined to increase my steps in March and again I am hoping that the lighter nights are going to help with this. My steps have been all over the place lately however, I am determined that in March my steps will not be under the 9,000 mark. I need to get moving a whole lot more so let's see if the new month can kick start a habit to work towards this.
Make good progress on the couch 2 5k programme
June is coming around fast and I am still not ready to be running that 10k distance however, I am hoping I can become better at running throughout March. I have been on and off the C25K programme for far too long now so I am hoping that I can really knuckle down and push on to be almost finished with this by the end of March. It is going to mean a lot of running over the course of the month but it will all be worth it in the end.
Do an outdoor run
Thanks to the dark nights all my runs lately have been indoors on my treadmill, well now the nights are getting lighter I am hoping that I can get outdoors for some runs instead of being stuck indoors. Even if I just get one outdoor run done I will be more than happy so let's see how this one plays out.
Get back in the home gym
Oh look something else that has been put on the back burner due to the dark nights, by the time I have got home lately it has been too dark to go in there as the little battery lights just don't cut it and we are still waiting for some electric running to the structure. I am determined though now that it is staying lighter a bit longer I will be in the home gym at least once a week throughout March.
Life
Save up some more money for our night away
We are going away for a night in April and I am really hoping that we can save up a bit more money for the trip throughout March. March is a busy month with a birthday, a party and buying gifts for two April birthdays however, I am determined to put a bit extra to one side so we can treat ourselves whilst we are away.
Enjoy a date night
We are going to see Hamilton in March and I can't wait. We are taking the opportunity to have a bit of a date night where we are going to enjoy a nice meal we have booked, a few drinks and just switch off for the evening which is something we really do need to do more often. Hopefully this date night in March is the start of us making time for many more.
Start having a few more chill nights
I feel like this year so far has been 100 mph so in March I want to take more time to just switch off and relax. One thing I like to do when I do have these type of nights is game so the plan in March is to make time for at least one gaming night a week where I can switch off and enjoy whatever world I am playing in.
Sit in the garden at any given chance
The weather is finally starting to change and the plan is to really make the most of this. At any given chance in March I want to be sat out in our garden with a drink and the fire pit roaring. Once we have made the garden secure for the dog again we will definitely be spending plenty of time out here and I am looking forward to it. We need to get some lights for the garden too as it is still a bit too dark round there.
Read a book
One of my goals for the year is to read 3 books as I try to get back into reading at long last. So far I am about half way through my current read so the plan is to get this finished in March at long last so I can move onto my next read. I just don't make time for reading these days but I really do need to change that as I have so many books just sat gathering dust waiting to be read.
Home
Book the plasterer
Finally we are at the point where we can make a start on the hallway and let's just say I really can't wait to get things moving with this as the current hallway is just dark and uninviting. The plan is to get the plasterer booked in so we have a target date to work towards.
Book the joiner
A bit like with the plasterer we just want to get this booked in ready so we know that once the plasterer has been we can get the ball rolling with getting the furniture built in these areas to create the space we have been imagining for far too long.
Start clearing the hallway
This is going to be quite a big job as there is wood chip to remove both upstairs, on the staircase and downstairs so the sooner we get going the better, there is also all the coats and shoes that need sorting out so we need to make sure we are giving ourselves plenty of time to get everything done.
Make a start on sorting the back garden
Right I am saying this now... March is going to be the month where we make a really good start on the back garden. If we can get the benches built, all the woodwork prepped and painted then we will be happy as we can enjoy sitting out in the garden and not have to worry about the mess that it is currently in. Hopefully we can make enough progress that we can get the hot tub set up to enjoy too but I guess only time will tell with that one.
Build the new fence and gate for the back garden
We need to get the back garden secure again for when we sit out with the dog. The plan is to build a nice little fence and gate here to match our existing fence. We are hoping that this is going to be a quick and easy job that we can get done early on in the month but again I guess we shall see if that goes to plan or not.
I am really looking forward to seeing what March has in store, now let's see if we can make it so I can tick as many of these off as possible by the time it comes to writing the wrap up post at the end of the month.
See you soon
Lucy
