2014 Resolutions in Review

[the_fantastic_ms_fox]

Looking Back on 2014:

 

1. Improve My Sleeping Habits B

I said I'd do a sleep journal, and I didn't keep to it. But I did put a lot of work into a medical sleep study - covered in wires, seeing doctors and so on. Turns out, despite me being in "least likely" demographic, I have mild sleep apnea. (And sometimes anxiety throws me for a loop.) I am now testing a CPAP machine. And I have a few extra-low-strength Atavan for the odd night when I've had mysterious insomnia. They both do exactly what they should. From here, it's just a matter of sleep hygiene (which I have now developed, thanks to this year) and getting to bed on time (still a struggle).

 

2. Relaxation. 5x/ Week for 20+ minutes: C


I did learn how to unwind this year, but I didn't do a very good job of implementing it. I also totally threw off my tracking. I didl however, do something new and interesting for a good chunk of the day a great number of times over the year. And I actually took Christmas vacation.

 

3. Adopt A Skin Regimen: A

Done! I kept to the schedule pretty well, and then modified it to back off on the harmful stuff



 

4. Write for an hour thrice a week: B

Up and down on this one, but I did start to get it right towards the end of the year. I had to - we have scripts!

 

5. Voice Practice 10 minutes, thrice per week: D

Nope. I let self-consciousness and poor scheduling get in the way (I prefer an open space, and *strongly prefer* to do it when I won't wake people. The former is superfluous. The later is not.). But I did take singing lessons, so it's not a total wash.

 

6. Tidy Up: 15 Minutes, twice per week: D

I really let my tracking slide, and this was one of the casualties. But I picked things up towards the end, because of something called "analog hour" that will be making its way in this coming year.

 

7. Cultivate Relationships. 4x per week: B


I think I did this alright. Again, with the tracking. But I learned how to communicate better. Much better. I owe that one to Kat in large part. I also cultivated friendships with intention. I also lost a coworker in part because of my poor communication.

 

8. Body Modification: B

Well, I have a bunch of syringes full of cat allergen, waiting to be injected so as to modify my immune system. Not sure if I need them now that I don't know if I'll be moving in with Kat. There ya go.

Many improvements in the last year, but a 2.5 GPA isn't where I want to be. Let's watch me do better.