A Journey Through Time

Chapter 31 ~ Finding Motivation Again Pt. 3

After prioritizing the goals I want to focus on, I can break it down into easy steps that I can do each day. I don't want to make things too rigid. I want to make each of these habits as flexible as possible.

Personal

1) Planning and reviewing goals often

Every month I'm going to plan out the month and create monthly goals for myself. I follow people that make videos where I can plan out my month in real time. That way I can keep myself accountable.

2) Committing to living life authentically and connected / Being present with myself

This just involves being real with myself. In order for me to do that I have to be connected to the present. I can't have too many distractions clouding my mind. I also can't have too many fears holding me back from being my true self. Everything I do, I have to show up authentically.

3) Track my habits

I already had created a habit tracker for myself, but this time I don't want to focus on the frequency of the habit. I more so want to focus on doing the habit when I need to, when my body needs nourishment. I want these habits to be impactful to my overall wellbeing. I don't want to do them just to do them.

5) Social media detox

I already deleted social media apps and I plan on keeping it deleted for some time. That way I can be more focused and less drained.

Physical

1) Having a good sleep schedule where I'm waking up and going to bed at the same times each day

It's been really hard for me to hold a steady sleep schedule but I know that this is something I can commit to. I have to go bed at the same time each evening and wake up at the same time each morning.

Emotional

1) Brain dumping when there's a lot on my mind

This is something I already do with this book. I just have to keep doing it. What motivates me to keep writing this book is how helpful it has been for me. I've been able to make a lot more progress with myself. I've been able to look at my faults dead in the eyes and actively work towards a solution. Sometimes I have to write my way to a solution. But I have to give myself space to feel what I'm feeling and write it down. Sometimes that's the only way it comes out. I had no idea I had felt useless until I wrote down that statement. I wouldn't have been able to realize that living for myself is the key to feeling complete and happy with my life. For the longest I felt stuck and out of place. I felt lost. Brain dumping changes everything for me.

Social

1) Reaching out, talking, and hanging out with friends often

I already have been doing this but I've been aching to talk to a specific friend I haven't spoken with in a while. I have to commit to following my heart when it comes to friendship. If my heart is aligned with specific people, I have to pursue that. Friendship was hard for me for a long time. And now I feel like I'm better at it. But I can always improve.

Spiritual

1) Reading the Bible often

I've been doing a good job with reading the Bible but I end up reading it so late. I can probably trying reading earlier in the evenings so that I can enjoy it's stories and wisdoms without sacrificing my sleep. I also have been reading it frequently but sometimes I fall off. I feel good when I read it daily but I don't want to beat myself up if I miss a day.

2) Weekly Bible study

I attend these Bible studies weekly on Mondays and I've been doing a good job of attending them so I'm hoping that I can continue to do so.