12 Changes
April was insane, but worked in tandem with the goal I hoped to accomplish. My sleeping schedule had previously been disgraceful. Once I started working, however, I really had no other choice but to get up at 7am and get to bed by 10pm so that I wasn't exhausted. Last weekend was my first time deviating from the schedule, but even then, I was sleepy by midnight and only slept late to "catch up" on sleep. (I know you can't actually do that, although I'm convinced that I am an advanced sleeper.) So thanks to my job, my change for this month was definitely accomplished.
Getting used to working full-time is a huge shift for me and the thought of tackling goals this month made me really exhausted. I checked my list and saw that I have one that's forcibly being enacted: limiting my time online.
As far as I know, I'm not really allowed to be online at work. Since I don't have an iPhone, that's 8 hours (plus around 2 for commuting) of not logging into Facebook, Twitter, or reading any blogs. When I get home, I eat and relax, eventually reaching for my laptop but not making it a priority. Basically, this goal will be accomplished pretty easily, but that's exactly what I need during my first full month of work.
2. Exercise at least three days a week
3. Craft at least once a week
4. Journal daily
5. Read every day (from a book, not a blog/the internet)
7. Reduce processed food intake
8. Limit time spent online
9. Put at least $10 from every paycheck in savings
10. Drink more water
Digital Day Off
My day off in April was a great success! I will admit that I cheated, but only because I wanted to check for any bachelorette party updates. In the morning, I allowed myself to check my personal e-mail and only log onto Facebook to see if I had any new messages or notifications. After that, I could only use it to look something up or to write something down on my to-do list.
So what did I do in my spare time? I had lunch with my grandparents, read more of The Happiness Project, vacuumed my room, worked on the bathroom, and cleared some clutter in my room. At night I went to visit Mark and allowed myself one more Facebook check, since I was telling him all about the bachelorette party plans. There were some updates, so I responded accordingly, sent out an e-mail, then went back to hanging out with Mark.
A Goal a Month
My little goal for April was to have a "clean" eating week before the wedding. It didn't happen, although I introduced green monster smoothies into my diet, which is some kind of improvement. This month, I want to take myself to dinner.
Going out to dinner by myself is on my 30 Before 30 list and I've been dying to do it. I have plenty of opportunities, seeing as Erik will be away this weekend and then later this month for a trip with his friends. Plus, being at work all day makes me want to do fun, out-of-the-house activities during the weekend, which includes intense cravings for going to dinner. This should be really fun.
