It's funny how the mind works... lately, and I'm not sure why exactly, but I've mentally set goals for myself. Maybe it's part of the whole new year's resolution(s) ideology - but I've never fallen prey to the following. Most people set these ridiculous goals for themselves, and come mid-February most people have broken whatever promise(s) they have made for themselves.
It's especially evident at the gym. I've had a gym membership, almost immediately, after my car accident - the first full week of starting at CSTC. Initially, when I started going, I would probably make it to the gym about 2-3 times a week, and often I had to convince myself to go; but in the two years that I've been, I've been a frequent visitor to three main gyms, all within close proximity to either work, or home.
Being an avid gym-goer, I've come to recognize the patterns of other people. On a weekly basis, you'll find lines and lines of people Monday through Wednesday, occasionally Thursday; however, come Friday, machines are essentially all free, and the weight/machine areas are nearly deserted. Probably because people give themselves breaks over the weekend, and they start anew at the beginning of the week. This is especially true at the beginning of the year when people make the resolution to go to the gym more often to get fit, or whatever the resolution may be. Give this resolution until mid February, benefit of the doubt, end of March, and a lot of the space starts to clear up. Lines die down, and wait time zeroes.
Despite seeing this, I've set some goals for myself for this year, in no particular order:
· perform sets any number of UNassisted chin ups, or pull ups (this is closely related to my resolution to exercise like Jessica Biel),
· become less drama prone - i.e no shit talking about other people, even if it's not meant to be shit talking,
· when laid off, take no more than two weeks, before beginning to actively search for a job,
· save more, spend less (sounds tough for others, but I know I can do it!),
· research into purchasing own car insurance, eventually paying for my own, instead of relying on my parents to pay - can do monthly payments if not able to do the annual payment!
I think I've set relatively reasonable goals for myself, and am faithful that I can fulfill my goals by year's end.
Wish me luck!
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