Hi Sandra, I don't do monthly reviews but I do tend to stop, sometimes pretty often, to check in on how I am feeling and why and what I can do to change the feeling if I need to or want to. I am retired from teaching art (about time at 76, almost 77) but I still go to the studio to make art at least 4, usually 5 days a week. I also try to either walk an hour or do a weight (not real heavy) workout 5 or 6 days a week. My main job now is to keep my self and hubby as healthy as possible because we are at the age when health is the most important thing to work on. I also have to maintain the house and keep an eye and ear out for troubles that happen to old houses. I know I need to go to bed earlier so I can get up earlier than 8 but so far I have not made it a ritual. Maybe one day! Sending you love!
I saved this article for the end of August because it intrigued me. I update my "Things" list daily and keep a running list in the Notes app on my iPhone. I've been finding that both lists are too long, or perhaps I am simply too optimistic about what I can accomplish in a day. Too many items get added or carried over. A monthly review and reset seemed like a good way to assess what I've actually done in the past month, how I feel about that, and what I want to prioritize for the next month. It did take a chunk of time to do this as thoroughly as I wanted, but I also felt a sense of relief in eliminating some items completely, delegating others to someone else, or scheduling a few to review again in the future. I, too, am retired, and like jean Sampson, prioritizing health for my self and my husband, both over 80. Our health problems are minor for the most part, but there is no arguing with the fact that we have less energy than we had even ten years ago. I find that planning is perhaps more important now than ever, and the idea of a monthly review and reset resonates with my intentions. As important as it is to find time and energy for the daily physical requirements of living, it is equally important to prioritize time and energy for hobbies, relationships, and activities that feed our mental health and our souls. Thanks for inspiring me to take a closer look at how I spend my time and tweak it to make it better.
Great prompt. I would like to get into this habit. I think I would realise I achieve more than I think. I've watched as your Medium followers have grown from about 3k to 15k. Meanwhile, mine pootle slowly up. Have you got any tips? Cheers :-)
Hi Sandra, I don't do monthly reviews but I do tend to stop, sometimes pretty often, to check in on how I am feeling and why and what I can do to change the feeling if I need to or want to. I am retired from teaching art (about time at 76, almost 77) but I still go to the studio to make art at least 4, usually 5 days a week. I also try to either walk an hour or do a weight (not real heavy) workout 5 or 6 days a week. My main job now is to keep my self and hubby as healthy as possible because we are at the age when health is the most important thing to work on. I also have to maintain the house and keep an eye and ear out for troubles that happen to old houses. I know I need to go to bed earlier so I can get up earlier than 8 but so far I have not made it a ritual. Maybe one day! Sending you love!
I saved this article for the end of August because it intrigued me. I update my "Things" list daily and keep a running list in the Notes app on my iPhone. I've been finding that both lists are too long, or perhaps I am simply too optimistic about what I can accomplish in a day. Too many items get added or carried over. A monthly review and reset seemed like a good way to assess what I've actually done in the past month, how I feel about that, and what I want to prioritize for the next month. It did take a chunk of time to do this as thoroughly as I wanted, but I also felt a sense of relief in eliminating some items completely, delegating others to someone else, or scheduling a few to review again in the future. I, too, am retired, and like jean Sampson, prioritizing health for my self and my husband, both over 80. Our health problems are minor for the most part, but there is no arguing with the fact that we have less energy than we had even ten years ago. I find that planning is perhaps more important now than ever, and the idea of a monthly review and reset resonates with my intentions. As important as it is to find time and energy for the daily physical requirements of living, it is equally important to prioritize time and energy for hobbies, relationships, and activities that feed our mental health and our souls. Thanks for inspiring me to take a closer look at how I spend my time and tweak it to make it better.
Great prompt. I would like to get into this habit. I think I would realise I achieve more than I think. I've watched as your Medium followers have grown from about 3k to 15k. Meanwhile, mine pootle slowly up. Have you got any tips? Cheers :-)