Day #1019 - Take Massive, Determined Actions

Nothing can be done if I don't take actions.
Once I get going, things will fall into place.
There will be challenges to overcome.
There will be moments of success.
All in all, I will be another step closer to my goals.

Goals of the Day:

• Weekend plan (Not achieved)
• Iron x 3 (Not achieved)

Was busy with Bun and house matters.

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• Bun waking up earlier than usual but didn't fuss until I was ready with his milk
• Dearest for diligently doing the  necessary housework
• Dearest for being proactive on settling the things for Bun's infant care

Day #1018 - Set Stretch Goals

At the moment now, even the daily goals I have set for myself is a bit of a stretch.

But perhaps like a physical stretch, the more I stretch myself, the easier it gets the next day.

Goals of the Day:

• Day Planning (Not achieved)
• Iron x 3 (Not achieved)
• Maths Qns x 3 (Achieved)

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

- Being able to spend 1-on-1 time with Bun

- Dearest being able to go out and spend time with her loved ones

- Bun giving me the time to cook and eat my dinner while watching Korean drama

Day #1016 - The Power to Change

To accept responsibility for my life, and then to gain the power to change my life.

Goals of the Day:

• Day Planning
• Not Achieved
• Weekly Planning
• Not Achieved
• Review on tracking of goals/tasks in trello
• Achieved

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• Being able to come home early from work to see Dearest and Bun
• Dearest capturing Bun's hearty laughter on video
• Being able to enjoy some comedy during lunch hour watching Whose Line Is It Anyway

Day #1015 - Standing Alone

Often times I find myself standing alone in the path that I have chosen.
But at least now, I have the company of my Dearest and BunBun.

Goals of the Day:

• Complete the habits/goals tracking for Trello
• Achieved
• Day planning
• Not Achieved
• Week planning
• Not Achieved
• Restart the daily habits (meditate)
• Not Achieved
• Complete the Spartan Virtual Challenge
• Not Achieved

Spent the evening brainstorming ideas with Dearest on how to continue her challenging journey of breastfeeding. 

Didn't have time afterwards to work on my goals, but it was an essential conversation for the family =)

And we found a workable solution!

Stupidly signed up for the Spartan Virtual Challenge, only to realize the submission date is tomorrow.

And after filming myself completing 3/4 set, and with the requirements to do 4 sets, I kinda gave up on the challenge.

Wasted almost $20. -_-

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• Prompt advice from a colleague on breastmilk storage information
• Bun Bun for not fussing too much during the night feed
• Coke from colleague

Day #1011 - Pain Today, Strength Tomorrow.

After consistently doing push-ups and sit-ups for nearly a week, I could slowly feel my body strength improving.

Goals of the Day:

• List down all habits and tasks for bi-monthly to yearly
• Not Achieved
• Run 2.4km
• Achieved

Left the half-yearly and yearly goals/tasks.

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• The newly set up gym in my company so I can get a quick workout during lunch hour
• Dearest's understanding for my fatigue at the end of the day
• Bun's cute laughter

Day #1010 - Push Myself

Because nobody is going to do it for me.
Maybe Dearest.
Muahaha..

Goals of the Day:

• List down bi-weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly goals/habits in Trello
• Not Achieved
• Run 2.4km
• Not Achieved

It's good to push myself.

But I also know it's not good to push beyond my own limits by sacrificing my sleeping hours and my available energy.

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• Dearest's efforts in wanting to provide the best for Bun in term of IFC
• A smooth presentation of two slides
• Being able to see through another project, from the start to the end

Day #1009 - Make It Count

Time is limited.
And every day I'm given a token.
So I will make it count.
Every single day.

Goals of the Day:

• List down bi-weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly goals/habits in Trello
• Not Achieved
• Iron x 3
• Achieved
• Good preparations before going to IFC
• Achieved

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• The smile on Bun's face every morning we go to his crib when he's up
• Dearest's being on top of the things that we need to take note of for IFC
• Being able to take leave to do administration for IFC

Day #1008 - Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy

It's a good morning!
Managed to meditate, do push-ups & sit-ups before going to work.

Goals of the Day:

• List out all the daily and weekly tasks in Trello for tracking
• Achieved
• Meditate
• Achieved
• Push-ups & Sit-ups
• Achieved
• Iron x 3
• Not Achieved

Things I'm Grateful for Today:

• MIL came to help with the baby
• Dearest's understanding on my work schedule
• Dearest's proactively reading up on the things to settle for baby's infant care

Day #1006 - Past 1000 Days

It has passed 1000 days since I started trying to set daily goals for myself.
I didn't do it religiously every day, but at least I think fulfilled around 75% of the time?

So according to the quote, I should be considered a BEGINNER now at scheduling my life.
which I really feel I am.

So, it's time to become a master.

Goals of the Day:

• Finish off the planning for the actionables for my new year resolutions and plan my weekly schedule according to it
• Search for habit tracking/goals settings template for Trello

Things to be Grateful for Today:

• Dearest reminding me gently about what is important in life (i.e. not gaming on my mobile phone)
• Dearest taking care of the little one so that I could get some exercise done

Day #997 - Control Thoughts. Focus. Take Action.

Motivational quote of the day for me.

In the process of planning out a regular routine for myself with accordance to my 20 new year resolutions.

Goals of the Day:

• Plan actions for 10 new year resolutions
• Increase focus at work
• Meditate
• Read