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ROW80 2020 - R3 Goals

I struggled with whether or not I wanted to participate this round. It didn't go so well for me in the last one. I mean, I perhaps got onto the right path with my novel, but I didn't get far into the edits. Not as far as I would've liked to have at any rate. But I realized I didn't really set proper goals to attain. They weren't manageable. 

During the break, I took a look at the plan I made during school. It was the plan for spending my time as a writer once school was done. The problem with it is that I don't have the amount of time I thought I might. Maybe I will once my bathroom is done, but I'm living in the present.

Anyway, the plan was useful in that it gave me an idea. I also looked at the schedule we used to use for how many pages to write for a screenplay each week to get a first draft done in a semester. We did 6-10 pages each week, but had other assignments. I wasn't working during school, so that amount is too much right now. But it helped me develop some targets.

EXERCISE
1. Exercise 4-5 times/week for at least 30 mins

FRENCH
1. Duolingo for 15 mins/day

HOME
1. Bathroom Reno
2. Declutter: 15 mins/day

MUSIC
1. Play for 15 mins/day
2. Do 30 mins of theory each week

WRITING
1. The Mockumentary: Write 3-5 pages/week
2. Sparks: Edit 1-2 chapters/week
3. Skills: Spend 30 mins/week on skill development

Comments

  1. One of the hardest parts of goalsetting is figuring out how much time something takes, and how much time one has to dedicate to a task. I have a lot of timeblindness myself which makes it even worse. I hope the new goals fit your time slots to become more achievable!

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    1. It's especially difficult if you are someone who tends to take on more than they really should. I'm bad for that, but trying to be better!

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  2. Nice set of clear goals! Happy ROWing!

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    1. I'm hoping this pairing down is helpful. Happy ROWing to you as well! Your list is quite full. I hope you find some time to relax in between everything too.

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