I was watching a YouTube video by Boyinaband (highly recommend his channel, slightly hooked on it) and he was giving advice about how to stick to goals which reminded me that I haven't yet reviewed the list I made o 15 Things For 2015. This post is going to be long, without a doubt, but I feel it is necessary. So here we go:
The 5 Big Goals First:
- Lose a little over a stone in weight by August
I am on track for this. Of course I fluctuate every now and then but generally I am doing OK and have been consistent. Comparing my measurements to November last year I have lost an inch all over my body. In terms of numbers I have decided to go by measurements for a while because I find that they are more inspiring. I am doing regular exercise so I am burning fat but gaining muscle; the numbers on the scales don't move very quickly even though my measurements do. I have decided that I am working towards a dress for my prom in a certain size. I have to lose about 4 inches from my bust, 8 inches from my waist and 10 inches from hips for this dress to fit. I am working towards that more than the weight. The weight loss will come with the decreasing measurements.
2. Work hard so I get into the uni of my choice.
This one is slightly more difficult for me to gauge. I have an offer from a university and two auditions to attend. I am struggling a little with my subjects because I feel like I have soo much to do in soo little time. Not only do I have to finish and refine coursework but I have to do written exam prep and prepare a vocal recital as well as maintain a lot of extra-curricular activities. I have given up a lot of things and the things I do actually allows me the time to do school work or have a well needed rest whilst still gaining experience and skills in the activity. My school offers a thing called progress checks where I get told my grades and get given some advice on how to improve. I am a B in my three subjects. That is very good if I can maintain that. Coursework is almost totally finished so I have to get it checked so they are all at As. Then I can focus on exam prep. I hate exams and don't do very well in that environment. I am going to need to work very hard with those.
3. Sort out what I am going to be doing in 2016.
This one is pretty much done, of course at the beginning of 2016 I will make little goals like this but in terms of big things I am set. I am taking a year out from education and am going into the world of work. I am going to be an apprentice in digital marketing and social media. The process is almost finished, just need to be matched with an employer.
4. Get into the habit of doing vocal exercises everyday.
I haven't been doing this. Not going to pretend I have. I think this one is something that I will need to get into the habit of after my exams in June. Once I have made the habit I will maintain it regardless.
5. Learn to sing 3 really hard pieces (Dido's Lament).
I am doing well with this. Dido's Lament is practically done. I am going to be starting on a piece called Non So Piu Cosa Son my Mozart. They need to be done by mid-March so I can spend April and May learning another difficult piece of my choosing.
The Other 10 Littler Things Now:
- Get into the habit of keeping my room tidy
I have and I haven't been doing this. When my room is messy I can't seem to work and this is a prompt for me to tidy it. I haven't been consistent. My room does not remain tidy all the time but I will notice mess and have the intention to tidy whereas a few years ago I wouldn't have minded nor cared. Maybe if I make a schedule for a big tidy each week it will help me get into the habit of doing it every day.
2 . Have clear outs every few months if not every month
I have done this. I had a clear out this month. It may only have been a few items but the majority of things I get rid of I plan to sell at car-boot sales. This idea is a big prompt for me. The idea that I could get a bit of cash back from the things I no longer need and want makes me actually have clear outs. Sometimes, even if I am just tidying up I will see that I no longer need or want something so add it to the things to be sold on.
3. Review life plans/ year plans once a month
Didn't do one at the end of January but am doing one at the end of February. This is a lot more helpful than I expected. Having all of my thoughts in one place makes it easy to follow and serves as a reminder that things need to get done. Should probably write a schedule for all the monthly reviewing I need to do. Goal review and weight review. Weight ones need to be more regular to help keep me motivated.
4. Make time to have breaks and have fun
I have been having breaks when needed. When I study I time my breaks and my study time to know I am getting enough done and still keeping my brain alive with the breaks. In terms of fun breaks, YouTube is my main port of call, that and On Demand TV services.
5. Have mini pamper/ detox days at least once a month
I attempted a detox this month. Made me feel very ill and cranky. Want to have a pamper day before my birthday in March so the next one is subconsciously planned in my mind.
6. Find a way to read more books for fun
This is another one that is difficult to gauge. I have got a book on the go that I read when I feel like. I took out Kat Von D's book from the local library recently and have really enjoyed reading it so far. I think the fact I have a big desire to read it will make me read it regardless what other things I need to do. I don't know if I count audiobooks in this but I have been going through the Harry Potter series narrated by the ever fabulous Stephen Fry and I very much enjoy falling asleep to him reading.
7. Fit in listening to cool new music regularly
I have a plan for this that I have yet to put into action. I go to the gym every Sunday and I see my dad every Saturday. His music collection is vast so I thought of him putting an album or two on my MP3 Player every Saturday so that I can workout to it on the Sunday, two birds with one stone as they say. Have yet to put this plan into action. Strange thing that I realised today is that I have actually been listening to cool new music. As I write this I am listening to a trap music mix courtesy of Trap City. I have also listened to most of the musical exploits of Boyinaband and have been listening to YouTube musicians like Andrew Huang.
8. Hang out with friends more
I did have a movie day with a couple of friends of mine recently and really enjoyed it. I tend to do a lot of hanging with new people and not long-standing friends. I have been studying with some of my friends a bit and then chilling with them once we are done studying and I really like that format. Do some work, have fun later. Need to do more of that.
9. Go to the opera (preferably more than once)
I have yet to do this. I really want to and have been told that if I am a student they do offers so opera tickets are reasonable and not over £100. This will probably be a reward for something that comes later in the year. Need to find something to reward myself for.
10. Go to the theater (preferably more than once)
I have gone to the theater this year and am going to go again in March. They are both for my drama A Level but even so, good theater is good theater. Want to go and see a lot of indie plays. Not only are they cheaper but they are very different to the high-production value shows I have seen.
Seems I am going to add something to this list. At the end of this month I re-started learning German. I did it for GCSE and got an A. I love to language and the culture of Germany so it only seemed natural for me. My target with this is to do at least on task on duolingo everyday.
Very long post I know.
Zoe out
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