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Goal Update - August 2020

 Every time I sit down to write these posts, I look back at the last one I wrote to see where my head was. Back in July, I was adjusting to a new routine. I feel like I’m back in the same place. I’ve started a part time job since then, and I’ve also ended my school year. It has been a summer of readjustment.

               Right now, I’m really focusing on looking forward. Where do I see myself? What kind of steps do I need to put in place to make sure I am the best I could possibly be? How can I set myself up for when September starts and I start working as a supply teacher?

               This is what I’ve landed on:

1.      Journaling

I mean, obviously. Since six weeks ago, I haven’t missed a day. I really think I’m better off going to bed when I’ve journaled. I’m one of those people that really ruminates over every little thing that happened when I’m lying in bed, and journaling helps dissipate some of those loud thoughts that keep me awake. It’s such a good learning tool.

2.      Meditation

I recognized my need for this was stronger than my previous goal of working out. I’ve moved back in with my parents and I’m realizing how much things have changed and I’m stressed about my future with Corona still rampant. There’s a lot on my mind.  In my April monthly favourites, I mentioned Headspace, and I’m back into that. Tomorrow will mark my three weeks of meditation every day. After I meditate, I always feel better. I’m starting to become more aware of my body’s reactions to, well, everything, and I know how to take a step back and breathe it out. I’m sticking with this one.

Next Steps: Bedtime

After three weeks, I’ll hopefully be starting work again. Therefore, my night owl routine needs to stop. I want to set myself up for sleep by having a decent bedtime, flossing (because I love flossing but that’s fallen wayside this summer) and reading before bed. That’s what I’ll be working towards next.

               A lot of this goal setting is about that reflection time and recognizing what I need in my life. In July, I was aiming to work out more. That didn’t work, and I readjusted. It’s about adaptability for your own sake.

               At the moment, I’m happy with where I am. I’m feeling a lot better mentally, and I’m constantly trying to figure out what I want to do next. So far so good.

               What have you been working on?

-        Daniella

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