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So MANY things I’ve come across in the last couple of days have underlined the goals I’ve set for myself over the last week – writing, organizing, moving and focusing.
So here’s how I’ve done so far this week:
- I haven’t done as well with writing as I’d hoped, but I have posted 3 times. If I can get 1 more in before Saturday I’ll be happy. My goal next week is to write more often. Not necessarily post more often, but at least sit down and write to start getting into a good habit.
- I made my list for de-cluttering this weekend. I’ve set it up as the screensaver on my iPad so it stares me in the face every time I turn my iPad on – that’s a lot by the way. I’ll be happy if I can get through half the list this weekend and then I’ll tackle the other half next weekend.
- I’ve gone for a run/walk 5 of the last 6 days. I downloaded this fantastic application called Interval Run on my phone that has a program called Couch to 5k. It’s taking me through a series of interval training sessions and I love it. I’ve decided that if I make it to the 1 month mark on this program I’m going to buy myself a new pair of running shoes. That will be my reward for running for a longer period than I EVER have in my life.
- I have been slightly more conscious of my bad habit of multitasking and have tried to focus on one thing at a time. It’s worked well at home but not so much at work. Although ironically, I’m writing this post as I watch the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Which, by the way, is COMPLETELY stressing me out!
Speaking of multitasking, if you are a multitasker yourself, I highly recommend you read How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking. Ultimately, performing multiple tasks at the same time isn’t helping you to accomplish more. Just the opposite, studies show it can make you up to 40% LESS effective.
So here’s to focusing on one thing at a time as we end this CRAZY week and enter another weekend. One that will hopefully bring me a slightly less cluttered home AND focused time with my family.
Tags: 5k, blogging, clean, declutter, exercise, multitasking, running, shoes, training, writing
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