Move Your Goals Monday

August 19, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

What goals are you working on for this week? I try to set at least 5 goals, per week, other than the basics of everyday life. I have quite a few weekly goals for this week. 9500 steps per day for 7 days. Last week I missed 2 days. Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 […]

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