Review of 2018

Another year has passed. The days are slow but the year went quickly. Another year closer to death. Time to review how 2018 went before setting my direction for 2019. 


Priority No. 1: Mental and Spiritual Health

- Meditate at least 3x a week

Achieved. (Grade: A)

- Think about death once a week

Partially achieved. (Grade: B)

Definitely increasingly aware of my mortality but remain challenged and comforted by the words of Seneca: "Life is long, if you know how to use it." Mindful living is an imperative. 

Priority No. 2: Physical Health

- Get at least 7 hours of sleep per day

Generally Achieved. (Grade: A-)

Got 7 hours of sleep per day on average. 

- Low-carb lunches on weekdays 

Generally achieved. (Grade: A-)

No-carbs lunch is the default on weekdays but there were some cheat days here and there. In any case, I have been mindful of my weekday lunch consumption and am generally pleased. 

- Drink a glass of water every morning

Partially achieved (Grade: B)

Averaged about 3 times a week, instead of every morning. 

- Train at least 3x a week

Spectacular! (Grade: A+)

Got really fit and strong this year! 

- Practise yoga at least 2x a week

Achieved. (Grade: A)

Priority No. 3: Relationships

- Spend as much quality time with loved ones

Achieved. (Grade: A)

Priority No. 4: Finances

- Increase liquid assets by at least $60k by year-end

Partially achieved. (Grade: B)

Due to market downturn, I am short by about $5k.

- Invest at least $30k by year-end

Achieved. (Grade: A)

  

Priority No. 5: Job

- Stay employed

Achieved but attitude towards work is still deplorably poor. (Grade: C)

May have to leave my current job in 2019. Getting thrown off the gravy train may perhaps be a kick in the butt that I need... and/or an opportune time for a sabbatical.  



Thanks for reading. Will be setting my direction for 2019 shortly!