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sigelphoenix) wrote2009-02-03 07:44 pm
sigelphoenix) wrote2009-02-03 07:44 pm
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Staying accountable
I'm trying to figure out how to get back into my New Year's goals, and, well, I've decided to try making more goals. Last year (prior to the new job), I got pretty comfortable making daily or weekly to-do lists, and that generally kept me on track with what I wanted to do.
Because I'm still feeling my way around regarding the levels of time, energy, and skill I can call upon, I don't want to make the goals to constricting, so I'm organizing them by category. Each category is something I want to engage in on a (nearly) daily basis, though the exact activity can vary. So I figure if I just set the goal of "one from each category" every day, that should guide me toward spending my time the way I want to, without bringing in an excessive level of obligation.
It's also a way of keeping track of how I spend my time. That's why I'm including activities like spending time with![[insanejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/ij-userinfo.gif)
ratzeo - these aren't "tasks" that I need to have "done," but they're worthwhile things I am happy to spend my time on, so I want to acknowledge that.
Each activity is something that should take between 30 minutes and an hour. I figure that, between the time I get home in the evening and the time I have to go to sleep (and minus time spent doing things like making dinner), I can find about two hours to get these things done.
Physical Well-being
-Gym: 30-minute workout at Curves, three times per week (with the exception of this week, due to illness).
-Stretching and abdominal work: For the days I don't go to Curves, I still want to keep my body from getting stiff or tense. I want to take a few minutes to stretch all my muscle groups, concentrating on my shoulders and lower back. I will also do crunches and abdominal stretching.
Relaxation
(a.k.a. activities that are passive, receptive, and/or easy)
-Reading my novel: Let's say, 50 pages for one day, since I can get some reading in during my lunch break.
-Reading my graphic novel: At least two issues in a collection.
-Spending time withratzeo: Being roommates doesn't guarantee that we get quality time together, especially since we have different schedules. If I spend the bulk of my evening, say, having a really good conversation with my boy, I will consider that an evening well-spent, even if I don't have something to "show" for it at the end of the night.
-Playing with Kershach: I should do this every night, but if I spend a particularly long time doing it (like, say, half an hour), that's good for both of us.
-Video gaming: Either playing a co-op game withratzeo (our current games are Mario Galaxy and Lego Batman) or something solo, like Guitar Hero.
Productivity
(a.k.a. activities that require me to be actively creative)
-Reading my theory book: This one goes under "Productivity" because, in order to really get something out of it, I have to be actively engaged - making notes, that kind of thing. I should get through at least 10 pages.
-Writing fic: Let's say 150 words at minimum. That's enough that I can't just write one or two sentences, but not so much that it's too intimidating.
-Blogging: I miss anti-oppression blogging. Now, I'm not currently at a place where I'm accomplishing the activism and theory-learning/-creating that ought to really fuel the blogging, but I can do the little things - reading theory books, following the news. I would like to dip my feet back in, either by posting substantial analysis of one topic/link, or brief commentary on several topics/links.
-Game stuff: For this week, I need to construct my sidekick's character sheet, and requisition equipment for the upcoming adventure. In other weeks, this might mean leveling up my character.
-Drawing: Anything. At this point, even opening my sketchbook would be an accomplishment.
Because I'm still feeling my way around regarding the levels of time, energy, and skill I can call upon, I don't want to make the goals to constricting, so I'm organizing them by category. Each category is something I want to engage in on a (nearly) daily basis, though the exact activity can vary. So I figure if I just set the goal of "one from each category" every day, that should guide me toward spending my time the way I want to, without bringing in an excessive level of obligation.
It's also a way of keeping track of how I spend my time. That's why I'm including activities like spending time with
ratzeo - these aren't "tasks" that I need to have "done," but they're worthwhile things I am happy to spend my time on, so I want to acknowledge that.Each activity is something that should take between 30 minutes and an hour. I figure that, between the time I get home in the evening and the time I have to go to sleep (and minus time spent doing things like making dinner), I can find about two hours to get these things done.
Physical Well-being
-Gym: 30-minute workout at Curves, three times per week (with the exception of this week, due to illness).
-Stretching and abdominal work: For the days I don't go to Curves, I still want to keep my body from getting stiff or tense. I want to take a few minutes to stretch all my muscle groups, concentrating on my shoulders and lower back. I will also do crunches and abdominal stretching.
Relaxation
(a.k.a. activities that are passive, receptive, and/or easy)
-Reading my novel: Let's say, 50 pages for one day, since I can get some reading in during my lunch break.
-Reading my graphic novel: At least two issues in a collection.
-Spending time with
ratzeo: Being roommates doesn't guarantee that we get quality time together, especially since we have different schedules. If I spend the bulk of my evening, say, having a really good conversation with my boy, I will consider that an evening well-spent, even if I don't have something to "show" for it at the end of the night.-Playing with Kershach: I should do this every night, but if I spend a particularly long time doing it (like, say, half an hour), that's good for both of us.
-Video gaming: Either playing a co-op game with
ratzeo (our current games are Mario Galaxy and Lego Batman) or something solo, like Guitar Hero.Productivity
(a.k.a. activities that require me to be actively creative)
-Reading my theory book: This one goes under "Productivity" because, in order to really get something out of it, I have to be actively engaged - making notes, that kind of thing. I should get through at least 10 pages.
-Writing fic: Let's say 150 words at minimum. That's enough that I can't just write one or two sentences, but not so much that it's too intimidating.
-Blogging: I miss anti-oppression blogging. Now, I'm not currently at a place where I'm accomplishing the activism and theory-learning/-creating that ought to really fuel the blogging, but I can do the little things - reading theory books, following the news. I would like to dip my feet back in, either by posting substantial analysis of one topic/link, or brief commentary on several topics/links.
-Game stuff: For this week, I need to construct my sidekick's character sheet, and requisition equipment for the upcoming adventure. In other weeks, this might mean leveling up my character.
-Drawing: Anything. At this point, even opening my sketchbook would be an accomplishment.