Monthly Review: February 2020

February was quite a whimsical month, a period of falter and change (I'm moving on to a new role and a new job in a new company!) both mentally and physically. This month threw me a little bit off guard.

While I felt I fell a bit short of what I've aimed to do, I appreciated how habits I've developed in January kept me on track for the unexpected changes this month.

Here's what I'm going to attempt to do to keep myself a little bit more accountable this month: what my goals were and the outcome for this month, PLUS things I did well and things I can improve on.

What my goals were and the outcome for this month

1. Stop snacking - I'm still a snacker, perhaps this can be a goal that can be better modified.
2. Stick to a workout regime - achieved. While I'm swamped with social activities this month, I managed to have a work out 3-4 times each week.
3. Read 1 book - achieved. I finished two books (Billion Dollar Whale - Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, The Charisma Myth - Olivia Fox)
4. Lose 1 kg - social events can be a tough cookie on this one. I'm personally glad I maintained my weight. Oh and bonus, I fit into my old pants!
5. Wake up early - achieved. While I'm waking up a little bit later than 7.30 now, I still wake up between 8.00 - 8.30 on most days.
6. Clear office desk + things - achieved. While I had to, I'm glad I made it point to clear a few items a day at a time. I walked out of the office on my last day carrying nothing.
7. Understand my financial situation - still a working progress, something I hope to work on the next month.
8. Regularly reflect in my blog post - achieved. I post an entry once a week. Having this blog has helped me tremendously in keeping track of myself with the unexpected twists and turns of life.

Things I did well

1. I've managed to stick to my 80% of my habit tracker despite some personal and social roadblocks and changes, a huge win for an emotionallydrivengal94.
2. I felt like I've achieved quite a number of mental epiphanies and breakthroughs this month which I really needed.
3. I've started blogging again and more consistently. I enjoy the structure I have been constantly improving on and creating pointers to remind myself as I look back.

Things I can improve on

1. I still compare myself to others a lot, especially when it comes to social settings. I felt like I put myself down quite bit from mid to end of this month.
2. I feel myself slowly sipping back into that "lazy" unhealthy state which I really do not enjoy. Sometimes I do need to constantly remind myself to live in the present moment.
3. I've been quite impulsive with my words lately. I feel like I can stop, pause and listen more when it comes to having conversations.

I'm hopeful March will be an interesting and fulfilling month!