I am determined to make November a very good month where I really knuckle down to make the end of 2025 a good one. November is going to be the starting block for building the foundations of 2026 which is hopefully going to be a year of becoming a much better me. So here are my goals for the month ahead...

Fashion 

Use the clothes rail in the spare room for the right reasons

The clothes rail in the spare room is currently filled with items that don't need to be there and that is going to change in November. I am going to go through the rail & even the shoe racks underneath this month and remove any items that don't belong here & start a fresh. The new use for this rail is going to be split. It will be half for new in pieces for content and the other half will be my outfits for the week ahead so I can get ready much easier each day.

Buy a new pair of trainers

I am really hoping to pick up a new pair of trainers this month. Something a little smarter to what I normally have that aren't going to break the bank but will be comfortable. Luckily there are going to be plenty of Black Friday month deals going on throughout November so hopefully I can pick up a pair for a steal. 

Buy a new accessory

It is time to get myself a nice new accessory for the months ahead. I can't decide whether I want a nice necklace or a new scarf. Either way though I will be treating myself to one or the other items and hopefully upgrade my outfits with whatever I end up picking. I won't be breaking the bank with this purchase but I will be making sure it fits the style I am opting for.

Put more effort into my outfits

I am determined to use some time to actually plan my outfits for the week ahead rather than just throwing on any old clothing when I am in a rush on a morning. Even an hour on a Saturday could really help with this and really help me feel much more put together day to day, plus the outfits could then go on the clothing rail ready for me to get ready each morning.

Find a new coat

A new coat is high on the priority list as my current smart ones no longer fit. I have actually seen quite a few that I like on the New Look website so I think I am going to have a trip down and see which fits best and which looks the best for the style I am aiming for. I just don't want to spend a fortune on this as it won't fit me this time next year.

Fitness

Workout three times a week 

I am really locking in throughout November as I am determined to be at a new low weight by the end of the year. I need to really increase my workouts if I want to make a real difference so the aim for November is to get three sessions a week completed and to really push myself in those sessions. With the gym now being open again I should definitely smash this goal.

Try not to over do the takeaways

Now this one is going to be difficult as we aren't going to have a kitchen for the majority of November however, if I want the weight to drop I need to ensure I am trying to stay on track with my nutrition. I think the plan is going to be having a big healthy lunch at work and then just something smaller for my tea when I am home. I just can't wait for the kitchen to be done now though as the house is a mess and there are so many meals I want to try make.

Restart the couch to 5k 

My running has more or less completely stopped lately and it is time to change that as I actually quite enjoy running. The plan is to restart the couch to 5k app this month to get back into building my fitness and endurance and hopefully make some good progress towards maybe completing the app before the end of the year. I am actually really looking forward to doing this one.

Add items to the gym bag

It is time to go to the gym prepared and the plan is to add items to my gym bag to help me in the sessions. The items going in will be a knee brace so I know I always have one, a pair of earphones and some electrolytes and a protein shake for after my sessions. I will also be keeping some swimming bits in here too for when I fancy a swim after my session, something I plan on doing more often.

Take my vitamins daily

I am trying to get back into the habit of taking my vitamins daily in the attempt of it helping me on my fitness & weight loss journey. When I am consistent in taking my vitamins I feel so much better and see an increase in my energy levels so I am aiming for a month of taking them daily to hopefully see a difference.

Home

Get as close to finishing the kitchen as possible

The kitchen work has slowed down a bit at the moment however, I want this space to be as complete as possible before the end of the month. I am hoping that by the final day of the month I can say that the cupboards are in, appliances are in and the new ceiling has been sorted. If all the tiling has been done too then that is an extra bonus but we shall see how things go.

Sort the spare room 

Every time I enter the spare room I get overwhelmed as it has become such a cluttered space. The plan is to do this one Saturday when I have no other plans so I can just crack on with it. I will be moving all Lego out of here and making it more of a dressing room/office area, that clothes rail is getting cleared and any junk is finally getting thrown out. There is no need for this room to be as it is so it is time to change that.

Get all the Christmas decorations sorted

I have decided to change our Christmas theme again this year so in November I want to get all the new pieces for the decorating which I am determined to do as close to the 1st of December this year. We are going down the more traditional route this time around and I already know I am going to be spending a fair bit in Home Bargains & B&M to create the perfect look.

Finish off as much of the dining room as possible

Once all the kitchen boxes are out of the dining room it is time to get this space as complete as possible. This means finally adding some pictures to one of the walls and making sure the light actually has bulbs in it. Once this is done we just need to buy a coffee machine and decide if we are adding a shelf to that area and the room is finally done.

Start making a list of jobs to do in 2026

We have got loads done around the house in 2025 and we want to keep momentum going into next year so I want us to sit down for an hour or so during the month and make a list of things we would like to get done before the end of 2026. Most of the jobs will be expensive ones but if we get saving properly there should be no issues with getting a big chunk of work done. 

Life 

Start wrapping Christmas gifts

I am not leaving things until last minute like I have in previous years and I am planning on wrapping as many gifts as I can in November. I will probably start on the nephews first as I have his Santa sack at the ready and then slowly work my way through other family members. At least I can take stock of what I have for each member too so I know if any other purchases need making or if they are done.

Don't touch my savings

I have been terrible lately for dipping into my savings so in November my plan is to change that and once something has gone into savings it stays there. No taking money out for the sake of it and try to stick to a budget again. Most Christmas shopping is done and I don't plan on going out all the time so I have no reason to be spending so much.

Read a book 

I am determined to finish another book by the end of the month. I haven't read anything since my holiday in September but now it is time to change that. The plan is to finally finish the book sat on my bedside table as it has been there for about 8 months now and shouldn't take too long to complete.

Keep up to posting on this site

The plan for November is to be super consistent on here as I have so many ideas I want to post. The content is going to be a nice mix of what is important in my life right now and what goals I am aiming for so we shall see how things go. I am getting right back into creating content so this should be fun to do.

Have a meal out with Liam 

I am determined to get out for a nice meal with Liam this month. We keep saying we will go for one and then end up talking ourselves out of it. There are so many great places to eat near us now and it is time we put ourselves first and treat ourselves. Do we go for Italian or Indian first though?

So there you go those are my goals for the month of November let's hope we manage to report back at the end of the month to plenty of these being achieved. 

See you soon

Lucy