2008 is just around the corner, so of course that means New Year resolutions! Here are a few of my non-financial goals for the year:
1. Read more. I used to love reading, but lately Internet surfing and video games have taken more and more time out of the day. So I am planning on sitting down with a good book every night for at least an hour on weeknights, and a few more hours on weekends. I also plan to read more industry related news for my job. I aim to finish two books a month, which should be doable.
2. Eat healthier. Yes, one of the cliché resolutions, but also one of the most difficult and important to stick to. Over the years I have gotten addicted to candy and soda (or in other words sugar and caffeine), so I plan to cut back on both. I am planning on switching from soda to tea to ease the caffeine cravings, but giving up sweets is going to be tough.
3. Write more. This blog is the first step towards this goal. Writing will help me focus my thoughts and get my brain working. It will also be nice to look back and see where I’ve been and what I was thinking.
4. Get outdoors more. My wife and I have started to hike about once a month, and I absolutely intend to keep this going. Hiking also encourages us to exercise more during the week so that we’re not hurting so much when we hike. Along with hiking I would love to take a camping trip, but that would require purchasing equipment like a tent and sleeping bag, so I will have to wait to do that.
5. Volunteer. Along with my love of the outdoors, I plan to give some of my time back to help the environment. Whether it’s helping with trail maintenance or volunteering time elsewhere, I am sure there is something I can do.
Most of these goals should be easily attainable; I will just need to put more time towards doing useful things like reading and writing, and less time being lazy. Maybe my first books will be on better time management!
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