I identify as a runner. It’s easy for me to get the time in, but how do I keep making it happen? And how can I apply the habit of regular running to other goals? Running is a release. My friend Kaitlyn gave me that phrase, but she’s exactly right: when I run, I let…
Category: Goals in Progress
I’m giving up cheese for Lent. Here’s how systems help omitting
Every year, I try to omit something for Lent. And though I am not the most religious person, this opportunity gives me a chance to see how abstaining with a movement can apply to other habits. I am giving up cheese this year. Lent provides structure. Many people, religious or otherwise, commit to giving up…
A minimalist’s guide to habit building
2021 has been so fruitful for goals. I think that’s because I build habits that sustain them. The goals are SMART so I can clearly see when I’ve missed a day or not. While I’ve logged daily, I am simultaneously getting bored by the format while also seeing the weekly/monthly goals are tougher to quickly…
Record and repeat your habits
What do I really want to accomplish this year? If you’ve taken a peak at my goals, I’m trying to focus on actionable steps every day. You are what you repeat. Some of my logs are easier to contribute to than others. It’s easy for me to record exercise because I value moving my body…
Opportunity Cost of Habit Change
This was my 1st week of logging daily goals. From doing new things (meditating) to maintaining habits (exercising), this was a challenge. But one of the key challenges? Opportunity cost. Have I lost or gained anything from choosing these activities over others? There’s positives and negatives of doing more things, and tracking them. I see…
Just because 2020 was a dumpster fire, doesn’t mean 2021 has to be.
It’s minutes before midnight, January 24. Christmas Eve was a month ago. 2020 feels like months ago. And it’s good to be back on this virtual space of the Internet, after months away. I’d love to dive into some 2020 lessons… but in reality, I can only share what I’ve learned about myself. Because: How…
Meandering thoughts on time and place after (during) a pandemic
It’s been a strange week. I’ve gone back to the physical space of work for a few of those days. I’ve ran more miles on foot than workout videos. I’ve visited with family, some of whom I haven’t seen since March. What a gift this time has been. And it’s weird to say, but (privilege…
Lessons learned during a pandemic
It’s week 13 of “Corona Diaries”, and it might just be the last one. The scare is far from over. But times are changing, personally and socially. I’m returning to work this week after working from home. When running errands, less and less people are wearing masks. I still do, but I understand the city…
Feeling powerless? 3 questions to ask
I’ve been writing a ‘Corona Diaries‘ beat for 12 weeks now. And I don’t know if I should keep sticking to this topic, as my city is opening up again. The virus isn’t going away anytime soon. But I don’t think most humans can take self-quarantine much longer. Instead of being worried or feeling powerless,…
Privilege during Corona: George Floyd, peopling, and protests
I normally don’t write politically here, nor do I share my location. Once I start sharing, I know I can’t go back. But the violence of the last few days has been surreal, getting me thinking of how life is affected by scary combinations of society opening up, police messing up, and people getting hurt,…