Originally Posted By: Maika


1. To be a committed ex-smoker on a daily basis so that I can keep climbing and being physically healthy.

2. I am improving my physical and mental health each day by working out at least 3 times a week, and going indoor climbing at least 2 times a week, with improved results in strength, agility, and focus.

3. I aim to make improvements in my career in the next 12 months by taking on a larger role on my team, identifying new skill sets and finding opportunities to learn them, and develop a 2-5 year plan for career development and increasing earnings.

4. I am committed to improving my relationship with my children by listening and validating their feelings, and giving them space to participate in decision-making on some things that affect them.

5. I am committed to reading/writing at least once a week. My aim is to finish a short story and send it out for publication by June of this year.

6. I am committed to improving my blood sugars/blood pressure by testing my blood and BP every day, taking the medications as needed, and creating a weekly menu with healthy food and cooking with passion and commitment.

7. I am committed to improving my mental and emotional well being by engaging in reframing my thoughts, understanding and processing emotions, taking a wider perspective, and having self-compassion and gratitude on a daily basis.

How does this list look V?


I'm not V but I LOVE this list!!! Well done Maika! I would just add to come up with sub-items under those main items so you can better focus on what your objectives and measure results. This isn't for post-BD, it's for life smile We're all works in progress.

My GF came by last night for Valentine's Day, we had a sexy, romantic, steamy evening the likes of which XW and I never had. I always thought my M was great at the time but I was missing out on some things I didn't know I was missing out on, LOL! I'm signed up for the Crossfit Open again, it starts next week. Will be fun to see how much I've improved since last year. I've been bulking in preparation and several guys at the gym have asked me if I'm on steroids, LOL! What's my point? That you've got an amazing life ahead whether your W stays part of it or not.


Me: 60 w/ S18, D24, D27

M: 21 years; BD: 06-14-12; S: 09-10-12; D final: 03-17-14; XW:57