Let’s Set October 2026 Goals!

My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my October 2026 goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.

Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as what my new goals are. Let’s get to it!

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How Did I Do? JILL’S SEPTEMBER 2026 GOALS

WRITING:

• Write the final book in Wyoming Inheritance series. Check!
• Prep for late September release of His First Country Christmas. Check!
• Mastery Quest: 3 days/week studying book on writing craft, reading two classic romance novels. Check!

HEALTH:

• Fresh vegetables and fruits every day. High protein meals. Minimal high-processed foods. Eat less. Check!
• Strength train three days per week. Yoga or walking two days per week. Check!
• Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc. I also added 10-minute dance workouts I found on YouTube for those “too hot” days! Check!

PERSONAL:

• Enjoy the final days of warm weather. Check!
• Dust off the recipes for yummy dips to eat while watching football. Check!
• Watch at least one movie that reminds me of autumn. Check!

September was FULL. Every day. Full. But I did it. And it was hard! I was very thankful to have the first October weekend completely free. I needed it!

JILL’S OCTOBER 2026 GOALS

WRITING:

• Revise and submit the final book in Wyoming Inheritance series
• Mastery Quest: 3 days/week studying book on writing craft, reading two romance novels

HEALTH:

• Fresh vegetables and fruits every day. High protein meals. Minimal high-processed foods. Eat less.
• Strength train three days per week. Yoga or walking two days per week
• Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc.

PERSONAL:

• Soak up all the fall colors!
• Make my first pot of chili for the season
• Have a bonfire

I start getting excited for the holiday season in October–and I love it! But I soak in the autumn vibes first. I just read a spooky romance novel, and I’m doing autumn-themed jigsaw puzzles. They’re fun!

What goals do you have for October? I’d love to hear them!

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