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
Priority No. 3: Relationships
- Spend as much quality time with loved ones
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!