Parents: help me parenting while separated (2)

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Uau!
Yesteday was my DB forum anniversary.
So many things have changed in my life since.
And my divorce will be finalized in one month.
But I feel and know that I am a better person today than one year ago. 366 days ago I was a scared rabbit, not knowing where to hide.

But this is not the moment to celebrate the past - although this past has brought me here today - but to look forward.
Let's look at the goals I established at the begining of November:

1. I am going to be the best possible daddy. I will apply every time possible what I learned from reading "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child", by John Gottman.
Success! But since this is a never ending goal, I will keep it.
2. I keep knowing myself with the support of my IC and our weekly meetings.
Success! However, still a work in progress.
3. I go to bed earlier, no later than 24h, so that I can stay in bed at least 8 hours. I start preparing everything 15 min in advance, not when I decide to go to bed.
Fail. I delay going to bed on time because the only time I have for myself is after the kids are in bed.
4. I keep attending the Happiness Course initiated in September.
Success! I did the final exam today. I clearly feel this course will be a life changer, second only to the imminent divorce.
5. I will apply when possible active listening technique learned at the course.
Did not have a lot of opportunities to implement this. I want to practice more.
6. I keep doing physical exercises at home at least three times a week: push-ups, sit-ups and treadmill.
Success! My six pack is starting to emerge. However, my friends tell me I am excessively thin.
7. I practice meditation more frequently, at least three times a week before going to sleep.
Success! I am enjoying it more and more. It is becoming a habit.
8. I ask every day, several times, the question: "How do I feel about this?
Success! I am more aware of my feelings.

So, I will keep for now all these goals, with the exception of 4. I am replacing it for the following:
4. I will complete all the practices I did not complete during the course.