How beneficial is all this research I am doing for various projects if if I’m not willing to apply it?
I tend to overthink and research topics to the point I am overwhelmed and paralyzed into inaction. I will do a little more research and thinking I haven’t done enough. Procrastinating?
It gets to the point when I get comfortable with just doing the research and thinking that is enough. Learning isn’t the same as doing, I know this but ignore it.What I don’t know is if my applying what I have learned is going to be either perfect or will it be half-assed?
This shouldn’t paralyze me but it does. If anything else I will be closer to my goals by trying it and editing along the way. Like Nike tells us, “just do it.”
How beneficial is all this research I am doing for various projects if if I’m not willing to apply it?
I
tend to overthink and research topics to the point I am overwhelmed and
paralyzed into inaction. I will do a little more research and thinking I
haven’t done enough. Procrastinating?
It gets to the point when I
get comfortable with just doing the research and thinking that is
enough. Learning isn’t the same as doing, I know this but ignore it.What
I don’t know is if my applying what I have learned is going to be
either perfect or will it be half-assed?
This shouldn’t
paralyze me but it does. If anything else I will be closer to my goals
by trying it and editing along the way. Like Nike tells us, “just do
it.”
“Anyone can take pictures. What’s difficult is thinking about them, organizing them, and trying to use them in some way so that some meaning can be constructed out of them. That’s really where the work of the artist begins.”
Time to evaluate my progress for my Groundhog Resolutions, the 10th annual attempt at creating life-long habits for myself. I’ve discovered that right after the end of the year holidays I am not mentally or physically capable of sticking with resolutions for the upcoming new year. I need a break so I take the whole month of January off to reflect and plan and start on 2/2 instead of 1/1.
I’ll check back in on myself on 6/6
Fun-
50 Books a year challenge: Up to 9 so far. Need to get a move on.
Fitness-
Calvinball: Acquired balls but need to dedicate time to learning the rules and enjoying
Yoga: Work in progress
More 5 & 10k obstacle course racing: We did it! Just today we ran the Warrior Dash. Now we’re looking into local 5ks and cause to support.
Consistent training: Working out with Tracy is mutually beneficial. Accountability may be the one thing I needed to maintain this. We’ve just started out this past week and so far so good for both of us. Will utilize digital encouragement as well with our Fitbits.
Consistent nutritional training: Work in progress. Bad food is too cheap and easy to acquire while healthier options are scarce and pricey. Looking at some non-meat options as well as eating at home more. Again, accountability is key here. No Whataburger in weeks!
Hashing: Waiting on warmer weather. Got called out by THHH Mismanagement for it too. Will be paying for it when I’m back on trail.
Hiking: Taken more than a few hikes this year and explored familiar and new trails. Ancient Forest was extensive but limited access. Will go back. Also, urban hikes along River parks, Midland valley and Turkey mountain.
Geocaching: I am 0 for 15 so far this year. Um, what? Meanwhile, Tracy has decided to sign up and has found two that I wanted.
Meditation: Will be utilizing the same space as kickboxing and yoga for this.
Creative-
Complete my book: The plot thickens…finally.
Photo essay on a topic I am passionate about: Waiting for a topic and inspiration.
Video log every month: Landed on Vimeo instead of YouTube because I am getting rid of Google soon. So far just dark, grainy video of me looking tired but giddy for some reason.
Leave inspirational notes everywhere: Waiting on weather to get better and people hit the streets. Send me inspiration.
Year in photos album: 2017 is just there, waiting on me. Cannot wait to see what 2018 memories I’ll have at the EOY.
