Since my interview Wednesday of last week, I’ve been focused on catching up with my goals.

I read a couple pages about Mah jong. I completed 2 modules of my immunology course. I played Wizard101. I watched 3 House episode clips, about 15 minutes each.

I tried to make chicken parmesan rolls, but used pre-made pizza dough. This dough did not stay formed as a roll while in the oven, but partially opened into a c-shape. I spent time in the library reading Beat Crohn’s! and The complete book of ketones. I also listened to audiobooks briefly, such as Jim Kwik’s Limitless, learning about the Pomodoro method. This involves focusing on a task for 25 minutes and then taking a 5 minute break.

I went for a walk twice this week outside, but bundled up to keep warm.

I meditated infrequently, mostly upon waking up and right before bed for 20 minutes. probably did this 5 times throughout the past week using the MindValley app. I also completed a 30 minute meditation on my yoga mat, sitting with my wrists on my knees, while listening to a session provided by Amazon Prime. I listened to a podcast on treatment options for asthma (for 1 hour?) provided through a Yale immunology. My intention after completing the 30 minute meditation was to then exercise following a video but ended up studying immunology.

This means that I contributes to 10 of my goals this week. I also spent 30 minutes studying webinar creation, but this will not be added to my goals just yet.

My hope is to set a clear schedule for myself for February and March based on my realistic ability to stick to 5 of my goals this month. Balancing fun goals with growth goals has proven to bolster my mood and resolve to persist. Setting realistic expectations as I go is super important to my mental state which is why I allow myself to not complete the time I set aside for each goal just yet and allow flexibility for a change of plans. I must work in a course correction to counteract these derailments. Maybe I should reward a growth goal with a fun goal? I tried this once with using House as my fun goal after a study session and I felt relief and joy. It also helped that I was under a cozy blanket on the couch to help with relaxation.

Lastly, my mom ordered a timer for me when I asked where she got her kitchen timer. I think that having a separate timer from my phone will allow me to cut down on my reliance and borderline dependence on my phone.

Will update in a couple days, Friday review.