This is another one I’m posting for myself. A short while ago I wrote a post on how I could immediately improve my life. I felt like I should review it and assess myself.
1) Start getting up at 7am. I’ll have to do this soon for work anyway.
Well, when I posted this I started getting up earlier. Not quite at 7am but at least an hour or two earlier than I had been. Now I’m getting up around that time simply because of the job - as predicted. Kudos me!
2) Start going to bed by midnight. (I’ve set an alarm to remind myself from now on!)
Not quite at the midnight threshold all nights yet, but close to it.
3) Cardio 5 times a week. (This will be easily facilitated. I will start by using the extra time in the morning. When my schedule shifts I’ll start doing it when I get home from work)
Aha. I fail! I’ve done some sort of cardio workout only three times since posting this. I need to get on this!
4) Eat healthy and light during the week. No more heavy pastas, huge burritos. I’ve already cut the soda, this is just the next step. If the dish is large, split it and make it lunch and dinner.
Hmmm. I wrote this in such a manner that it is difficult to rate my progress. Bad me! All goals should have clear and defined methods for measurement. In any event, I do feel like I’ve been eating healthier, however, my portions haven’t gotten any smaller thanks to the open buffet at work.
5) No drinking work nights. Friday and Saturday, OK. Do I really need it anyway?
While I haven’t completely kicked the work-night-drinking I have significantly decreased the amount I consume. During the week I only go out on occasion, and I’ve drastically reduced my partying on weekends. Overall I feel healthier for it, and I’m certain I’ll stay on this road.
6) Pay down debts. I don’t have that many, but I shouldn’t have any. Life is happier when you don’t owe a dime!
Isn’t this always a constant work in progress? I paid off half of my oft-forgotten credit card. When March rolls around though (bonus time), whatever is left is getting kicked to the curb for a totally debt-free Jordan!
The next step is to redefine my goals:
1) Continue getting to bed by midnight on work nights.
2) Cardio 3 times a week for at least 45 minutes.
- Sign up for a gym or dedicate to utilizing facilities at work.
3) Salad for lunch with light dressing each day, no more than one entree and side with it. Do NOT fill plate!
4) Finish at least one work-related book every other month.
5) Find a hobby.
I’ll come back and review these again in a month or two!