Day 15 - Unplugged

HALF WAY THROUGH!

I can say that the last two weeks have flown by. Cruising right along at this point.

Yesterday was pretty productive. Work seemed less productive, but later in the day, I realized I had gotten quite a bit accomplished, just nothing I had originally planned, so it felt less 'successful'. Oh well, keeping up well, and now progressing to some great work ideas that I am extremely excited to implement.

At home in the evening, I worked on dinner and clean up, but can't say I did much after that. Probably could have been more productive, but on the flip side, had a nice evening with the husband. So will focus on that positive aspect.

I had two minor hiccups in the day. Well, technically three. I emailed back a friend whom I rarely talk to, and it was several emails back and forth…which I probably could have ended much sooner if I had stuck to my guns better (and still wouldn't have been rude…). I popped on a menu website for local restaurants as I thought a special event I needed info on was this week. I found out it is not until next month, but found myself exploring the menus. When I reminded myself that the event wasn't until after my challenge, I realized I needed to get off and wait to research it until later. Then at home, I had about half a dozen facebook friend invites building up in my email inbox. I finally broke down and accepted the invites. Almost started exploring the facebook website, but realized my folly, and logged out.

So all in all, I would say my 'errors' were equivalent to about 15-20 minutes of time. Not bad in the course of an entire day. Although I have had many many days out of the 15 with 0 minutes of slip ups, so must remember to stick to the 30 day rules.

I will say though, my mind is working so much better and progressing forward with ideas quickly. If this is the effect after just two weeks, cannot wait to see where I am at in another two. I am also seeing that I am not NEARLY as much in need of the electronic entertainment and access as I was previously. I plan on keeping some limits after these 30 days, just to make sure I don't go overboard again. I don’t' think this will be hard, because many of these unplugged habits are just becoming second nature at this point. Husband and I are spending more time eating dinner at the table together for example, and this is something I see carrying forward easily into the future. Also, with me not turning on the TV, even the husband is watching less.

Day 15 Results:

• Work Productivity - medium/High (still had some verbal conversations I could curb)
• Home Productivity - medium/low
• Energy about challenge - Very high
• Physical Energy - High
• Mental clarity - High