Make/Break
It is said that it takes two weeks to make a new habit or to break an old one. This year I'd like to put that to the test with a number of things that I want to get done. It's an ambitious list, but I feel at least some of it will get done!
Habits to Make
- put away shoes every day! (seriously, I have a lot of shoes, and they are EVERYWHERE - I leave them in the car, wherever I throw them when I come in after a long day, even right next to the shoe rack instead of putting them on it)
- make bed every day
- read a book a week (or if it's a really long one, a book every two weeks)
- write fiction every day
- meditate/chant mantras everyday (at least once a day, but preferably morning and night)
- run, lift weights, or cross train every day except Saturday
- invent and bake a new cake every week (my friends/coworkers will likely find this one especially beneficial)
- do something social (hang out with friends, see a movie with friends, etc) at least once a week
- rock climb at least once a week
- grade all papers within two days of receiving them (or at least START grading by then)
- drink more water - with my medical condition, it's absurd I'm not doing this already (to get started on this, I have a fabulous new water bottle!)
- practice yoga at least twice a week
- watch something on French TV daily to keep up my French skills
Habits to Break
- complaining about students (I think it gets very boring, but if you actually find it entertaining, let me know, and I'll keep it up!)
- wearing jeans/other casual clothing to work. In other words, be the fabulous, glam, femme lesbian that I know I am. :)
- do not buy books until all the other books are read!
- wasting time on the internet (there is no need to check Facebook/myspace/email more than once, max twice a day, and all the other blogs and random stuff I read once weekly)
- buying yarn/fiber/other craft stuff until I actually intend to use it. Work through the already existing stash!
- less being shy and self-conscious and socially awkward. Again, being the fabulous, glam, femme lesbian that I know I am. Hehe :)
I admit, the middle of January is a little late to be setting resolutions, but it's never too late to start, right? Since I have a lot of ideas here, I'm going to start with a couple basic ones: my main goals right now are putting away shoes, making bed, and drinking more water. We'll see if it becomes habit within two weeks.
So, my dear readers, your turn - what goals do you want to meet in 2009?