Day 8 - Unplugged

Back to work on day 8, was reluctant to stay on 'work' tasks, so had more pressure to try and get on the internet and find distractions, but I still managed to avoid the net and email. Did resort to a bit of verbal distractions, but wasn't a huge issue. Things are getting easier, still some sticky moments now and again, but at least it isn't an all day battle.

Have had some nice productive discussions with the significant other the last few days. Lots of talk about future plans, our goals, working through some sticking points. I believe that the clarity I am experiencing is starting to come full circle. The ideas are becoming clearer, I am able to discuss them on more concrete levels with DH, it feels more productive then usual. I am laying out the foundation to put these plans in place, but since a lot are PC related, still pushing those to later in the challenge when I have completed more non online projects before tackling these ideas. Taking a step back, and working through more details BEFORE I jump on the computer to implement seems to be working. The real measure though will be if the plans are put in place and completed, versus left half done as I am very prone to do.

One thing I am more amazed about in this whole process, is the fact that I have managed to post a daily update in all this time, and that has been my ONLY emails outside of work related issues. The act of being consistent about updates, combined with the fact I haven't strayed and started posting online, researching website set up info, ect ect, that’s almost a bigger accomplishment as compared to all the other pieces of the challenge. This is turning into 'unplugged + writing daily'.

Now that I am past the initial push of this challenge, I might back off the daily posts unless I have something significant to update. I do like the act of going over the previous day in my head, reminds me of my progress and any issues I might need to deal with better today. So maybe a quick mini post would be in order each day just to stay in the habit.

Day 8 Results:

• Work Productivity - Medium (had a few fellow EE distractions throughout the day)
• Home Productivity - High
• Energy about challenge - High
• Physical Energy - Medium (still pretty store, but able to get more done today)
• Mental clarity - High