tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16169478641572790442024-02-08T21:17:36.602+02:00Twelve monthsA journey towards a better meAllegriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15148102710803616167noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616947864157279044.post-18528006653224944112011-01-06T23:44:00.000+02:002011-01-06T23:44:12.560+02:00It's tough!OK, its not that I did not expect it, but it is tough to be faithful to my new schedule.<br />
My New Year's Resolution included 3 simple commitments. One related to writing on regular basis to achieve specific goals and the other two housekeeping goals aimed to bring some order (and comfort I might say) to my daily life. <br />
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What I definitely did not expect, was to find the hardest of all to sit down on a daily basis, concentrate and write on one specific topic: my first tentative journal paper for this year. Not write in general, reports, emails etc. for my work.<br />
All kinds of different temptations would appear as urgent priorities while I would try to concentrate and write. <br />
And the internet, oh the internet which in a way is an important tool for my work... what a bad influence has on my writing efforts.<br />
I can so easily get distracted when looking for something and get lost in other pages and other thoughts. Or just read related documents but not write..<br />
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<u>OK, the first 3 days I just wrote 723 words so I am aiming for ~1300 words until Saturday.</u><br />
Here is a new commitment: While I sit down and write, I should have my internet connection turned off.<br />
I can definitely use material already collected and whenever I want to check out something for my work, I will make a note and check it at a later stage, when my writing is over. So, I can use it the next day.<br />
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At least, my bed, closet, and office are looking neat and tidy (these last 3 days :) ). <br />
I should post some photos for you to see because I feel very proud of myself about it.<br />
Getting into some good habits gives me hope that everything can be achieved, sooner or later! Allegriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15148102710803616167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616947864157279044.post-41049887900275963712011-01-03T01:03:00.001+02:002011-01-03T18:14:28.551+02:00A set of starting goalsTwo days of family gatherings,dinners and holiday celebrations passed.<br />
Tomorrow, a new day of work starts with several tasks, old, unforeseen, systematic and urgent.<br />
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Among my other deliverables, I have to finish 4 journal articles (~20000 to 24000 words total) in the next 80 days (ROW80).<br />
Since I would like this year to have 1day free per week, just for myself (and that day could be Sunday), I should only count 6 days per week for work. Thus, not 80 days but approximately 70 days.<br />
<i><b><u>My writing goal then would be 1000 words every 3 working days: Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Saturday. Or otherwise stated, 2000 words every week.</u></b></i> That is a lot for me (to dedicate systematically just for journal article writing)<br />
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I need to introduce some routine in my not-work related tasks that would remind me my commitment to become a more organized person. Since life time habits do not change from one day to the other and I am well aware of that, I will practice only the following 2 "housekeeping" tasks for the next 1 month.<br />
1. Leave my office tidy before returning home from work. Maybe I don't aim for a totally clean desk, but a desk and surroundings that clearly exhibit some kind of order.<br />
2. Make my bed and keep my closet organized before leaving home to go to work every morning<br />
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I am not very sure which of all the above tasks I am afraid the most...lets see which one would be the most challenging for me in the next few days!Allegriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15148102710803616167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616947864157279044.post-58266630188991062962010-12-31T08:23:00.002+02:002010-12-31T13:36:04.541+02:00New Year's Resolution and MoreI have to accept it: all my life, I have been hopelessly disorganized.<br />
It haunts me.<br />
It messes with my personal moments since my full-time job becomes a huge workload where I have to dedicate every free minute to handle it successfully. It messes with my job because I keep delivering things with delay. I think that it could even be the main reason behind a constant feeling of lack of satisfaction that follows me these last 4 years or so.<br />
I want to obtain the skills to work through my tasks every day, without feeling miserable or resentful.<br />
And this is what this blog is about: practicing new strategies, day after day, for a better me. Allowing myself to have 365 efforts for a happier and fuller life . <br />
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I will commit to write to this blog every evening just a few words about the day that passed. In that manner, I can reflect on what was done and start fresh the next morning.Allegriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15148102710803616167noreply@blogger.com2