My long list of resolution are grouped under 4 categories:
- Mind
- Body
- Relationships
- Learning
I certainly haven't achieved all of these, and this is still closer to a wish list then a list of successes!
I try to revisit this list at the start of each month and pick 2-3 to focus on. 'New month' resolutions are more forgiving than 'New Year' resolutions. If I fail I can retry within 4 weeks rather than waiting another year to try kick start a good habit.
| Category | Target | Action to progress |
|---|---|---|
Mind | Minimalism | One in one out policy for clothes. Set aside 15mins every Sunday evening to tidy room |
Mind | Lose less | Always always check my surroundings when I get up! |
Mind | Drinking alcohol | 3 pint limit except for special occasions. |
Mind | Sleep | Ensure at least 7 hours. Phone away by 10pm, sleep before 11.30pm |
Mind | Journal | Maintain daily journal practice in morning and evening |
Mind | Planning | create weekly tasks on Sunday evening. Plan top 3 tasks for tomorrow the night before. |
Body | Exercise 6 days a week (Shift focus to cardio) | Go to the gym before work, plan my weekly workouts in advance and line up weekend exercise activity. |
Body | Remain injury free again | Never neglect lower back, core and shin split prevention exercises. Target these at least twice a week. |
Body | Strength training | Improve on strength achieved last year: * 13-15 pull-ups * 6-8 reps 42.5kg dumb-bell bench press with spotter * 22.5kg bicep curls (now 24kg) * 22.5kg dumb-bell tricep skull crushers (now 26kg) * 14-15kg overhead shoulder lateral raises |
Body | Run 5km under 22mins | Prioritise cardio over weights |
Body | Do not run with laptop in my bag | Keep up this habit from 2018! |
Body | Improve flexibility | Review exercises and include mobility exercises in weekly routine |
Body | Regular Boxing | Use bag weekly & shoulder endurance exercises |
Relationships | Always be on time | Always calculate what time I need to leave at in advance. Leave 5min buffer. |
Relationships | Remember important dates | Add to Google Calendar immediately after receiving date and to wall calendar when I get home |
Relationships | Ensure regular contact with those most important to me | List and ensure regular contact |
Learning | Writing | Continue monthly newsletter. Freeform writing once a week. |
Learning | Use more metaphors | Record great metaphors from books in Readwise & use! |
Learning | History | Learn about key historical events & people |
Learning | Read at least 36 books | Include more: Economics, history, investing, nutrition |
Learning | Continue weekly learning log | Add to daily and review every Sunday evening |