Chesire Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 I'm back to single living for a while since the snowbirds migrated south until Christmas. That means I have to do ALL THE THINGS myself. Apparently my response to this first real extended period of living alone in a long time is a weird behavior backslide. I spent so much time and energy being the adult for 2 adults (and one dog that I really hope is being treated well ?) that I just don't want to adult for myself. So the goal is to not live like a grubby teenager amid my own collected filth of laziness. But also, just to add a layer, I started a correspondence course but petered out. If I finish successfully, work will reimburse me a good chunk of the cost. Obviously that should get some attention too. It does not help that my family gave me a Switch for my birthday and I'm well into exploring Hyrule. So there must be rules. Bummer The requirements are fairly simple. Be productive for 20 minutes each day, with one free day per week. Here comes the fine print: I can count tomorrow's 20 as fulfilled today only if it is preplanned that way. There is no retroactive application if I happen to do an hour of work one day and am lazy the next few. Some activities do not contribute to the tally such as, meal preparing and clean up, or making the bed, taking out the trash for pick up, etc. it can be either related to house upkeep or studying, but not elective things such as making this costume that is taking so much more time than I expected! There may be additional rules if I notice detrimental patterns in my behavior. Other activities to track are some standards; ie fitness, calorie tracking And some possible new ones if I'm not reacting poorly to being an adult; alcohol free/ alcohol intentional days (this is for my own awareness that my relationship with alcohol is greatly improved these days,) budget tracking weekly, using my planner more effectively. Do I reward myself at the end or is the satisfaction of living in a presentable house reward enough? TBD There will be a tracking table in the near future, but not today. 2 Quote daily dare 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 Link to comment
Whisper Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Following and cheering! 7 hours ago, Chesire said: Do I reward myself at the end or is the satisfaction of living in a presentable house reward enough? TBD I've added a reward element to my challenge for the first time, and I'm having a lot of fun with it. "Don't die of shame when my landlord comes in to take care of my cats while I'm gone" is also a nice motivation. 1 Quote We are not sinners trespassing in the garden of an angry God. We are prodigals come home; fully seen and deeply loved. Spoiler Unused for now, Quest Log: Not Silence in the Library but a Whisper in the Academy Link to comment
Chesire Posted October 19 Author Report Share Posted October 19 1 hour ago, Whisper said: Following and cheering! I've added a reward element to my challenge for the first time, and I'm having a lot of fun with it. "Don't die of shame when my landlord comes in to take care of my cats while I'm gone" is also a nice motivation. ooh! sounds like we are ultimately on a similar path this time. I shall cheer you on too! 1 Quote daily dare 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 Link to comment
Chesire Posted 2 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Just a quick note to say I'm still here! I misjudged how much time some costume making steps would take me and it was *all costume all the time* for a few days there. I did a few good days of 20 mins and then a few days of bear minimum but probably not actually 20 min for a few days. Things are done, today is the day, and back at things tomorrow. Pics will be soon Quote daily dare 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 Link to comment
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