A Unique Perspective on Progress and Self-Reflection
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Chapter 1: Reflection on Recent Goals
Greetings! I'm back with a different kind of update this time. While I will share my progress and future aspirations, I also need to explain some recent experiences.
My Objectives for March 13-18, 2023
- Main Goal: Revise my existing videos and upload them again.
- Steps Taken: Watch tutorials and experiment with various editing techniques.
- Additional Goals:
- Write 4,000 words for a project or multiple projects.
- Exercise three times during the week.
- Select three themes and create concepts for three videos.
Although I didn’t achieve all my goals, it was intentional.
Fast-forward to Saturday evening: I was diligently working towards my objectives when I began to feel intense itching. A few days prior, I had an allergic reaction, and since I had just eaten, I was concerned it might be happening again. In reality, the issue stemmed from stress.
I realized this when I couldn't take any medication due to the recent pain relief I’d taken. Unable to concentrate due to the discomfort, I closed my laptop and shifted my focus to my breathing. After that, I turned on the television to distract myself, which proved helpful. The itching subsided, and I recognized the extent of my stress.
I realized I could meet my goals, but it wouldn’t be meaningful. I wasn’t satisfied with the videos I was working on; I had bigger aspirations for them and didn’t want to upload them just for the sake of it. Therefore, I chose to take a few more days to refine them until I felt proud of the results.
Additionally, I halted my writing at around 3,000 words instead of pushing for 4,000 because I recognized the need to de-stress. I did manage to accomplish my other goals, so that was a positive takeaway.
While achieving goals is crucial, it’s equally important to be honest with oneself. Had I forced myself to finish writing, the quality would have suffered. I could have uploaded the videos but would likely have had to remove them later for further edits. Next time I share anything, I want it to be permanent. I aim to avoid the cycle of uploading and removing content.
Chapter 2: Embracing the Journey
I’m uncertain whether intentionally “failing” warrants a penalty in my reward system, but if it does, I’ll set one up. What I am certain of is that I must remain faithful to the purpose of my journey: to rekindle my passions, rediscover my talents, and explore my interests. I didn’t embark on this path to feel overwhelmed. I will continue to create my weekly goals while ensuring I carve out time to relax amidst my other commitments.
My Objectives for March 20-25, 2023
- Develop a content calendar.
- Exercise three times.
- Write 4,000 words.
- Record new content.
- Continue editing existing videos.
While the process may not always be perfect, I am committed to pushing through! This year will be the one where I accomplish my goals!
Don't hesitate to explore new avenues. Whether you’re on your own journey or following mine, I would love to hear from you in the comments below!
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