October 16 2019
Mid- Month Check In!
My goals for this month were the following
Reach out to a professor or someone I have been connected to
Make a habit out of journaling
Make a habit out of devotion
Finish the book I started MONTHS ago
Write a money diary
How are you doing on these goals considering it’s midway through the month? Well, thats great question...
Make a habit out of journaling: See I've started this blog for the purpose of seeing my thoughts and reflections somewhere. A place that is not my journal that is just a free flow of whats on my mind without any intentionality (every medium serves its own purpose). I am very particular about how I want this to look, so it took me longer than it should to really get started. Though its not intended to visually please anyone but myself, I'm picky because I know if it looks good, it will become something I'd want to take the time to develop. I really need to commit to a set time to verbalize my thoughts, and not get distracted my boyfriend (D.) or friends. This set time (in theory) is supposed to be in the morning but I constantly wake up at 7:30 just 30 mins before I have to leave. Status: haven't made a habit, but I've created a good foundation.
Make a habit out of devotion: The first two weeks of October I've done well with this. It helps to have a boyfriend as an accountability partner who is also committed to this goal. The past two week I've been able to take the time to devotion MWF reading 5 chapters both week. This week, I haven't done exactly that, but I will finish the 5 chapters by Friday to remain consistent. I'm almost finished reading first Corinthians with D. Status: so far so good! Could be better!
Finish the book I started MONTHS ago: okay so, finished chapter three of a 15+ chapter book. :/ For the rest of the month I have to commit to reading everyday, usually during lunch. If I finish 100 pages this week and next the book will be finished and we'll be on to the next book for the next month. Im also going to do a short review of the books I read here, for the purposes of strengthening my writing and organizing ideas. My job is to write reports, so writing is a skill that can always be improved. Status: very much a work in progress
Reach out to a professor or someone I have been connected to: Well wasn't this a good reminder that I have to do that. Theres two professors that I'd like to reach out to. I need to build sustaining relationships with people in my field. Status: Coming soon
Write a money diary: Another attempt to get me journalling. Will do this starting Wednesday of next week. Status: Coming soon
I have a long way to go, but the month is not over!