May Micro-Goals: How Setting ONE Goal at a Time Is Changing Everything 💗
Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a beautiful start. I absolutely love warm, sunny weather — and today feels like the perfect day to share what's been happening with my May micro-goals.
🎉 This Week's Win: The Driver's Safety Course — Done!
Goal Completed 💗
I literally forced myself to sit down and power through the Driver's Safety Course until it was finished. It was painful, LOL — I felt SO much resistance. But I feel so incredibly relieved now that it's over. It's like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and space has opened up in my mind to focus on what's next!
This is exactly why the one-goal-at-a-time approach works. When you clear that one nagging thing from your mental to-do list, it creates so much room for everything else to flow.
📋 Other Goals Progress This Week
Oracle Card Project: Received an invoice from my graphic designer — so exciting! Once I send in the 50% deposit, she can begin designing my 44 Oracle Cards. I also need to send her my wording for the cards.
Tiny House Journey: Meeting my realtor in person to begin the research phase of searching for land and/or a property. You have to start somewhere, right?
🎯 This Week's ONE Goal
"Call credit unions or small banks to ask about refinancing my car loan — with the goal of lowering my interest rate and decreasing my monthly payments."
Just one goal. That's all. Because small, focused action adds up to big results over time.
💰 May's Financial & Entrepreneurial Goals
Financial Goals
Make my very first contribution to my SIMPLE IRA, woo-hoo!
Make my very first contribution to my Emergency Fund — how exciting!
Make my very first contribution to my Tiny House Savings
Receive my Driver's Safety Course Certificate & submit it to my insurance company
Look into refinancing my car loan
Create a new monthly budget
Entrepreneurial Goals
Sign up for at least 4 Craft Fairs
Choose items to create and sell at Craft Fairs
Purchase any supplies needed for Craft Fairs
Complete the Loan Signing Agent test and receive my certification
Continue writing weekly on this blog
Sign up for the profitable blogger online course
Complete my current Squarespace online course
Continue working on the Oracle Card Project
Wellness Goals
Start walking at least 2,800–4,000 steps daily on my hot pink stepper machine to get those juices flowing!
Pick up the walking pad for my apartment
Finish reading Made Whole by Tiffany Aliche
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💗 A Gentle Reminder About Carried-Over Goals
In writing my May micro-goals, I realized that a lot of these are goals I carried over from last month — and I just want to say: that's okay.
"Please do not beat yourself up for where you are in your journey. Rome was not built in a day. This journey of financial and entrepreneurial growth is a marathon, not a sprint."
Be incredibly gentle with yourself and enjoy the ride. 😊
🌿 Reflect With Me
What is that ONE nagging thing that's been on your to-do list for a while — the thing that would free up so much mental space if you just got it done?
Will you dedicate yourself to completing that ONE task this week?
How will you feel once it's done?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are micro-goals and why do they work?
Micro-goals are small, focused, and achievable targets — often just one per week. They work because they reduce overwhelm, build momentum, and create a sense of accomplishment that keeps you moving forward consistently.
How do I start an emergency fund from scratch?
Start small — even $5 or $10 counts. The key is opening a dedicated savings account and making your first contribution, no matter how small. Progress over perfection always wins.
What is a SIMPLE IRA and how do I start contributing?
A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement savings plan typically offered by small businesses. If your employer offers one, you can start contributing through payroll deductions — even a small percentage is a great start.
What are good side hustle ideas for women?
Some approachable options include craft fairs and handmade products, blogging, becoming a Loan Signing Agent, selling on Etsy, and creating digital products like oracle cards or planners.
How do I stay consistent with my goals when motivation fades?
Focus on just one goal at a time, celebrate small wins, and give yourself grace when you carry goals over from one month to the next. Consistency over time — not perfection — is what creates lasting change.
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