Much better day today after an up and down weekend.
Got caught up on a lot of tasks at work, which is good, because I have some upcoming projects I will need to focus on that will need more of my attention. Still have quite a bit on my to do list, but I am making good progress all the same. I still have those moments where I want to go on the internet, and I question what I should be able to do or not. I tried to check a menu for a lunch later this week, this because of my food restrictions, and I felt that I again was distracted into doing more research then was necessary for the task. Had another incident where someone really wanted to know something non work related, and I succumbed to a quick look up on google. Both of these probably should be counted as mistakes, but when I realized what I was doing, I quickly exited the internet and reminded myself to stay aware.
Home wise, did a few small tasks last night, but wasn't home much. I read a bit in my downtime, and still feel comfortable doing that. I am accepting that I cannot expect myself to work 100% during waking hours, that is just not possible at this stage in my challenge and discipline (and not necessarily aligned with the goals I set forth in this 30 day). Maybe I am cutting myself short, but I do have to realize when I am biting off more then I can handle right now. Maybe in the future I can try that if I feel it’s a good direction for me, possibly in a shorter challenge period to start and see how it goes. Depends on my future goals.
Still nay-sayers who laugh at my challenge of the month, stating they have tried it for a day and failed…..or that its silly to give up internet, why would I ever want to do that. I chuckle, give them encouragement to do something that helps them grow in whatever way works best for them, tell them that with each challenge like this your discipline and skills grow. I will say that my discipline has definitely improved over the last several years, and that I am finding my failures are less about discipline, and more about my focus and direction. I tend to take on this or that will nilly, with no set plan in place to accomplish the task. I think doing 30 days will be the next step in my growth, teaching me how to focus, how to set forth a plan that has the chance to succeed. I am excited for what I might be able to accomplish now heading down this path. I am also excited to see if maybe I can apply these 30 day challenges to my career in some way, and grow by leaps and bounds.
But first I am going to focus on the challenges I am driven towards, the ones I can seriously get behind and stay motivated to complete. One thing I am having to do, is not jump the gun on future tasks. I already have lined up my next 30 day, but find I am trying to implement parts of it into this month already. I don't want to get overwhelmed, and run out of steam, so trying to remember to FOCUS on the task at hand first, and continue from there.
Day 14 Results:
- Work Productivity - medium/High (had some conversational distractions early in the day)
- Home Productivity - medium (was not home much, but got a few things accomplished)
- Energy about challenge - Very high
- Physical Energy - High
- Mental clarity - High
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