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This is still in a draft phase but some notes on who I would like to be in 2021 and how I could envision that happening. More importantly, the why behind them; the reasons I feel compelled to do them. Hopefully these reasons will spur me on beyond the plateaus and setting this post as my homepage will allow me to see them throughout the year.

Achieve German B1 by September / Able to hold a 5 minute conversation

• [ ] Identify weaknesses and make a learning plan around them
• 15 mins / day 3x / week
• 1 physical lesson per week / join course
• ### Why
  
  • I am self conscious of my lack of ability
  • I stopped to avoid frustration at my plateau
  • Paradox of choice from too many apps I have paid for stops me
  • I lack some fundamental knowledge that prevents me moving further
  • I am embarrassed that I do not know some key language concepts in my native language

Increase strength and fitness

• More workouts using body strength 3x / week
• Climbing at least 1x / week
• ### Why
  
  • Lack of strength prevents climbing progress
  • Strength contributes to fitness
  • A change in physical appearance may motivate better eating habits
  • Focusing on something non digital is a positive

Reduce weight by 14kg

• No fizzy drinks
• No artificial snacks after dinner
• Maybe fasting?
• Find alternative to running for cardio (cycling?)
• ### Why
  
  • Reliance on sugar for energy / narcolepsy is an issue
  • Eating habits are unhealthy and do not always bring enjoyment
  • I am not happy in my own body
  • Current fitness level causes anxiety from excess sweating

Achieve 5 things outside of work this year

• Side projects / Learning / Hackathons, they all count
• Work fixed hours, ignore things outside of work hours
• ### Why
  
  • I need to learn not to be defined by my job
    
    • nor by my unhealthy attachment to it
  • These things do not need to be digital and could encourage time away from devices
  • Varied interests have been shown to change or improve one’s own mental models

Complete Solutions Architect Course for AWS

• ### Why
  
  • Official recognition of achievements at work
  • Useful in future career
  • Regimented study plan helps towards planning

Be more aware

• Review things regularly
  
  • Time management
  • Notes made
• Meditate 10mins / day 7x / week
• Ask why before acting
• ### Why
  
  • Slower reaction times allows more time to contemplate
    
    • More likely to respond closer to my true self and not impulsively
  • More conscientious of my own actions
  • Ability to explain myself and the thought processes behind them
    
    • More in tune with myself

Increase reliance on self / Consume less

• If I can do it myself, do it
• Reduce subscriptions and external tools
• One thing for one task
  
  • i.e. One tool for tasks, one for calendar etc
• ### Why
  
  • Reduce frustration from overload
  • Reduce amount of content / notes / thoughts spread throughout services
  • Increase trust and positive view of myself