I didn't do a goal post for the month of April on the blog because for the past month my main goal has been to focus on what's important and being positive. I can already feel my life changing and I know it'll only continue to get better. I did complete a goal from earlier in the year to collaborate with another blogger! I was fortunate enough to work with Stephanie of Drunk on Vogue on an outfit post for the 2016 Pantone Colors of the Year - Rose Quartz and Serenity. It's definitely one of my most favorite posts so check it out when you get a chance! For the month of May I only have 4 goals - 2 blogging goals and 2 personal goals. Keep reading to see what they are!

March Blogging Goals + February Recap

February was an interesting month to say the least. I went back to work, told my family and friends about my blog (!), and opened up my home to family. I didn't focus on blogging as much as I should have and that's something I've been working on for the past week. I keep beating myself up because I know I should have done better this month and I've thrown out any progress I've made so far. I still got a long way to go before I'm back on track and I think setting goals is the best way to do it. Keep reading for my progress on my February goals and ONE goal I want to accomplish for March.

February Blogging Goals

I can't believe the first month of the year is already over and it's almost Valentine's Day. Where has the time gone?! January was good to me so I'm a little bummed to see it go, but I'm just as excited for February (it's my birthday month!!). Last month I set 5 blogging goals that I wanted to accomplish. I managed to cross a few off my list, but others kinda got away from me. Keep reading to see which ones I knocked out of the park and which ones I need to keep working on!

January Blogging Goals

1.  Collaborate with another blogger - I would love to work with another blogger and learn all I can from them. Whether that blogger is big or small, there's always something else I can learn from another person. It would also be great to offer different content or perspective on the blog as well. If you'd like to collaborate drop me a line at trulyyoursaa@gmail.com!

2.  Increase email subscribers - In 2015 I watched all my social media follower counts go up, but my email subscriber count pretty much stayed the same. As I put more effort in my blog and (possibly) a newsletter I hope that number also rises. If you're not a subscriber make sure you sign up and get your free printables! You can do so using the subscription box on the sidebar.

3.  Use link- ups on a consistent basis - Link-ups are great for growing traffic and discovering new blogs. Most of the blogs I frequent now are ones that I've discovered from bouncing around and using different link-ups. Using these more in 2016 can only be a good thing. If you would like a list of the link-ups I use and love let me know in the comments below!

4.  Send a biweekly/monthly newsletter - I love newsletters that pop into your inbox on a consistent basis and I would love to provide that same feeling to my followers. I feel like newsletters are a good way to direct followers back to your blog just in case they've missed a post.

5.  Develop a consistent posting schedule - As I get ready to go back to work I'll need to develop a posting schedule that works around my varied hours. Now I post whenever I feel like it, but I would like to schedule content in advance so I can enjoy my free time and not worry too much about my blog.

What are your blogging goals for January? Let me know below!

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Breakfast At Lilly's + Southern Soul The Road to a Better Me