New Year's Resolutions
Since
2011, I’ve posted my New Year’s resolutions at the end of each year. It’s a good way to do a year-end check-up and
see how I did and what I need to recommit to into the New Year. So without further ado:
1. Body -
run 400 miles, swim 40 miles, lift 120 times, eat better.
Exercise was patchier due to Asher and work, but I'm pleased that more often than not I got it in. And, I focused more on eating better, so even though I still have a pretty bad sweet tooth I offset that with a lot more greens. My tallies for 1/1/16-12/1/16:
ran 393 mi, swam 34.7mi, lifted 111 times. Grade: B.
2. Civic –
join one or two more boards.
I’ve found
boards to be a great way to network, give back, and stay in touch all at
once. I came off PHL Diversity, went onto City School, and am about to take on a new one in 2017. Grade: B.
3. Friends
and family – shrink the time between contacts (varies by person).
Not so good on this front. Time is scarcer even though the relationships are dearer. I should do better. Grade: C.
4. House –
2-3 more projects.
We have a big project brewing but prepping is not the same as doing. Grade: C.
5. Kids –
1 on 1 times each month.
With Aaron and Jada, I missed a bunch of solo times but there were still a lot of good conversations and shared experiences. And Asher being one year older means more meaningful interactions, whether reading books or tickle fights or goodnight kisses. Grade: B.
6.
Marriage – at least one date night per month.
Way too few dates, but many more tender moments. Very lucky and very thankful. Grade: B.
7. Mind –
read 50 books, learn Chinese.
Got through 55 books, ratings of which will be posted tomorrow. A lot of good readings. And my 30-minute daily Mandarin lesson is a grind but fun. Grade: B.
8. Self –
three hours per week of uninterrupted me time, three personal day getaways.
Time is scarcer but I picked my spots. I did so-so throttling down after my heart surgery in April. Grade: B.
9.
Spiritual – 100 Bible memory verses, one extra hour per week of praying.
Too busy not to pray. And yet I didn't pray nearly as much as I should have. Grade: C.
10. Work –
ten quality reports.
Lucky I get to work on stuff that I find interesting, which includes university work, economic inclusion, and non-profits Grade: B.
. This year took me to Wilmington a lot, plus Atlanta, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
Lucky I get to work on stuff that I find interesting, which includes university work, economic inclusion, and non-profits Grade: B.
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