The Sci is for scientist; I do medical research. I also tend to be analytical, absent-minded, and introverted. I'm different than most scientists because I've always worked on being more in tune with my emotions and extroverted.
Thank you for reminding me that it's about time to do my monthly goals check, so here goes....
Seems like a good time to revisit my goals. Scores are 1-10, with 10 being zen-like
* Being present in my life: I'm feeling much better about this. consistently 8/10. Some days more, some days less, but I feel much more connected to everything and everyone around me.
* Start each day with a short list of easily obtainable short-term goals. Depends on the day, so I'll put down 6/10. Lack of structure during the holidays hurt this one a bit.
* Acknowledge my emotions - I'm feeling much more centered and calm. 7-8/10?
* Be straight to the point - 8. Huge improvements here. I'm not blunt, but I more Mr. nice guy...
* Continue working on being a better listener - 7. I'm still a good listener, but I don't always remember everything I'm listening to, suggesting I need to work on internalizing important conversations.
* STFU - 8. Might be to good at this one - also going to be important to allow myself to express frustrations in an appropriate way
* Do not isolate myself while at home with my family - 9/10. I'm not even sure I've had the desire to isolate myself, but I'm scoring a 9 because there were moments over the holidays where I needed to run away from my in-laws.
*Establish and (stick to) a chore list for my kids to help out at home. I totally blew this on. Will do over the weekend. 6. Let's call this a work in progress...
* Help more with homework- 8. I'm so happy we're sharing this responsibility (mini 180 from me), although it gets embarrassing when I need to look up the answers, lol.
* Continue to ask (and listen to) how my boys' days are - 10. Not even an effort for me.
* Find activities to do with the kids - 7. Not able to do this every day (I get tired!), but huge focus over the holidays and on the weekend
Work * Explore the creative side to my research - 9. I'm rocking this
* Explore my career options with an open mind - 8. I have an job interview next week for a career change (but still very sciency) and was asked to submit a resume for another job.
* Continue to network 8 - Both of those opportunities came through networking, so I guess I'm doing something right
GAL * Take time to be creative - 7. I practice guitar for about 30 min/day, but stopped while my in-laws were staying with us. I'd like to do a bit more - singing? Reading if time.
* Take time for myself - 6. I now try to get home a little earlier than my wife so I can have about 30 minutes of ME time. yes, I pick up the kids, but they play on their own. Sometimes my "Me" time is actually "kid time", but I'm totally fine with that as long as we're having fun.
* Continue to work on myself - 7. Without saying which books I've read I will say that I now feel more assertive and am beginning to take more control over my life.
* Exercise - 6. Skipped a few days during the holidays, but generally doing daily calisthenics morning and night. I'm planning to go to the gym on Saturday for some cardio.
* Meet new people (meetup? Volunteering?) and reconnect with old friends - 4. I'm reconnecting with old friends, but haven't started with new ones yet.
* Once a month, try something new - I'm taking this off the list because it's not really feasible
Me-38 W-38; T-15 M-12; S10 and S6 BD - July 2016; EA confirmed; confronted Aug 2015 EA dissolved 12/2016
Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option - Maya Angelou
