My plan? First I'm writing up the results that I was upset I didn't get followed up by the work I didn't do and THEN my plan for making those results happen. Let's begin, shall we?
1. I'm upset I can't get faster times on my 5Ks.
Result I didn't get: better time (i.e., < 40 minutes)
Work I didn't do: train for runs OUTSIDE, eat clean
What I can do about it:
- Set outside running schedule for next 2 weeks
- sign up for this 5K on May 31st
- Pledge to eat clean
- make a food plan and stick to it
2. I'm upset I haven't lost any weight and have actually gained about 15-16lbs since my lowest weight in September 2012.
Result I didn't get: weight loss (or even maintenance at this point)
Work I didn't do: didn't track my food, make good food choices, consistently exercise
What I can do about it:
- Make a food plan and stick to it
- Track all my food
- Make workout schedule and stick to it
3. I'm upset I have not finished my dissertation by now
Result I didn't get: Finished dissertation - oral defense completed
Work I didn't do: spend the amount of time needed to get it done, stop endless distractions
What I can do about it:
- Schedule time (Saturday 5/18, Sunday 5/19, Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21)
- Talk with adviser about reschedule date
- Stop screwing around on the internet (this blog today doesn't count since I'm posting my goals)
- Get draft to editor by end of day Tuesday 5/21
I also need to realize I can do anything, but I can't do everything and that's what I keep trying to do. I want to be able to work, workout, sleep, finish dissertation, watch TV, go to movies, spend time knitting, hang out with friends, etc and I can't do all of that all the time. Some sacrifices are going to need to be made if I want to get the results I say I want.
So there it is internet world. I wrote down my goals for right now, made a plan and now I'm going to get on it. I'll check in later in the week to report my progress.
