25 Monthly Focus Ideas (+ Goal Setting Printables!)

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Do you find yourself easily distracted and lacking focus on the daily? Or perhaps you’re struggling to make progress toward the goals that are important to you.

If so, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day grind and lose sight of what truly matters to us.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s time to take back our power and create a sense of purpose and direction in our lives. This is where setting a monthly focus can come in handy.

When working toward our ideal lives, there are a few aspects we need to consider: productivity, self-development, financial, health/ fitness and spiritual growth (and more, but today we’ll focus on these).

Simply setting a good monthly goal or theme you want to prioritize in one (or more) of these aspects can have amazing, life-changing effects.

To help you out, I’ve created a list of monthly focus ideas plus an awesome goal setting printable you can use to make plans!

Why set a monthly focus?

Before we get into the ideas, let’s talk about why setting a monthly focus is important.

For starters, setting a good monthly goal or focus gives you a sense of direction. When you have a goal or focus in mind, you can easily make decisions that align with it and push you toward it.

Second, having a monthly focus helps you stay motivated day-by-day. You get a sense of accomplishment as you make progress toward the focus you’ve chosen. it can be incredibly rewarding to see yourself getting closer to your goals and improving your focus each day!

Last but not least, setting a monthly focus can bring a sense of positivity into your life. When you’re working toward something that’s important to you, you’ll naturally feel happier and more fulfilled. It’s a great way to cultivate a positive mindset and improve your overall well-being.

Now, let’s go over some great monthly focus & goal ideas in a few very important aspects of life:

Monthly focus ideas for increased productivity

Wake up earlier each day and follow a morning routine to start your day off right.
Stay organized by creating a to-do list each day and prioritize your tasks based on their importance.
Block off time in your schedule for daily distraction-free, focused work.
Use the “two-minute rule” every day: tackle small tasks that can be completed in two minutes or less right away.
Create a relaxing nighttime and follow it every night. Include a section to plan for the next day during your routine.

Monthly focus ideas for self-development

Read a new book on a topic that interests you.
Practice a new hobby or skill over the course of the month.
Take an online course or enroll in a class to learn something new (sign up for a free trial of skillshare to start an online course!).
Focus on community service: volunteer or give back to your community through charity work.
Make it a point to only surround yourself with positive people who support your growth and well-being. Set clear boundaries with those who drain your energy or cause you stress.

Monthly focus ideas for personal finance:

Create a budget for the month and stick to it.
Set a challenge to save a certain amount of money by the end of the month (even if it’s a small amount!). Use my printable savings tracker to log your income.
Reduce spending on non-essential items for a month (cancel subscription services you rarely use, less eating out, find free entertainment, etc.)
Start tracking your expenses to identify areas where you can save money. Use my printable spending tracker to log your expenses.
Cut back on utility costs by being mindful of how you use appliances, water, etc.

Monthly focus ideas for health & fitness:

Try a new type of workout or fitness class for the month (ideas: zumba, yoga, kickboxing, swimming, indoor cycling).
Meal plan for the month to help make healthy food choices.
Cut back on sedentary time by setting alarms to stand up and move around every hour.
Increase your daily step count goal and keep it up for a month.
Plan to incorporate fruits or vegetables in every meal.

Monthly focus ideas for spiritual growth:

Set a goal to meditate every day.
Write down at least one thing you’re grateful for at the start of each day.
Practice yoga or other mindful movement exercises to help strengthen your body and quiet your mind.
Practice self-reflection and introspection: at the end of each day, journal about your day’s experience and your feelings about it.
Spend time in nature every day (try to avoid distractions or social media during this time).

Printable goal setting worksheet

Have you chosen your monthly focus or goal yet? If not, that’s okay! I have a few tips for you plus I created a cute & useful printable goal sheet you can use to focus in on the right goal for you.

Start by identifying what’s important to you. What do you want to improve on? Is there anything specific you want to achieve?

Once you get a general idea, narrow it down to a specific focus, goal or theme. No matter what you choose, make sure you can realistically focus on it over the course of a month (for example: try not to pick something like “weekly volunteering” if you’re already swamped with other priorities for the month).

Now, fill in your goal setting worksheet with your plans. Make sure to keep it close to you or display it so you can easily reference it throughout the month (I recommend using this cute standing clipboard to display it!).

This printable is US letter size 8.5″ x 11″, though it should be resizable to A4 (and possibly A5 as well). Be sure to select “scale to fit” and “fill entire page” in your printer settings. If you prefer to go paperless, you can load it into a digital planner app and edit it from there instead of printing.

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How to actually put your monthly focus into action

We’ve talked all about setting a monthly focus, but how about actually putting your focus into action? Let’s dive into how you can work through your monthly focus in 3 simple steps!

STEP 1: Make a plan. Once you have your focus chosen, it’s time to make a plan. Brainstorm easy ways you can get your focus going and work on it throughout the month. For example, if your focus is improving your strength, your plan can include finding a gym you like, scheduling your workouts and getting a journal to track your results.

STEP 2: Track your progress. This is crucial to staying motivated and on track with your focus. You’ll be able to see how well you work as well as what you accomplish over the course of the month.

Step 3: Review and adjust along the way. Don’t wait until the end of the month to review. Make it a habit to reflect on how well you worked on your focus on a daily or weekly basis. This will help prevent you from procrastinating and waiting until the last minute to start working! (P.S. I have an awesome weekly check-in printable you’ll love for this!)

To recap: remember to make a plan, track your progress and adjust as needed. With a little bit of effort and determination you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve in just one month!

It’s all about that focus!

Remember, setting a monthly focus is all about making positive changes. It’s a great way to stay motivated, feel fulfilled and work toward the life you dream of. So, why not try it out? Use the ideas I listed in this post + the printable goal setting sheet to land on the right focus or goal for you.