For the last quarter of the year, I was able to recalibrate my life, refocus, and return to my goal-setting system. Over the last three months, I focused on improving myself and contributing to my self-development. I am proud to report that I made progress in each of these areas.
Goal #1: Improve Fitness
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| I tried to find photos where I was wearing the same clothes. 😅 |
✅ planned meals, consciously always including veggies in my meal
✅ continued with the core exercises, increasing in intensity
✅ did regular workout on the treadmill, increasing the time from 45mins to 1h15m, gradually increasing speed to 5.5
✅ rested the knees after every workout (cold compress + elevated rest)
✅ done dumbbell workout, initially using 5LB weights then increased to 8LB, following this workout
✅ did knee-strengthening exercise using 1LB ankle weights
I'm proud to say that I have already established a workout routine in my everyday life. Exercising really helped me improve my mental state during this time. A lot of people have noticed how much weight I lost (since I also lost my appetite for a time) and I could see it for myself. And clothes don't lie! I was able to fit again into my old clothes, and those dresses that I shelved for a while because my belly was too obvious --- they fit me now, too! 🤩I'm super happy with this personal achievement. I have inspired friends and relatives to go on a diet (LOL) because they saw my results. I still want to get fitter and stronger, especially to ease the effects on my knees. And so, this fitness journey continues on!
Goal #2: Widen social network
✅ reconnected with high school and college friends
✅ made new friends on Threads
✅ strengthened my existing relationships with friends through quality time
✅ joined the Silent Book Club reading
✅ attended meetings and events with my Toastmasters home club
✅ went out and had quality time with my nieces and siblings
✅ attended a podcast recording event and met new people
✅ went to the presscon for Vanessa Carlton and met new friends!
✅ joined a fun run
✅ joined an Alpha series group with Toastmaster friends
✅ organized various fellowship events for my Toastmasters home club
✅did a lot of Toastmasters club hopping
✅joined the Philippine Astronomical Society (but yet to participate in an activity, hopefully soon!)
My achievements for this goal didn't just revolve with widening the network, but more on strengthening the existing network as well. I needed a support system during this time, and my friends overdelivered. ✨I have to take some credit as well, because I showed up for myself as well. So good job, self!
Goal #3: Upskill
✅finished and passed the Oracle AI Foundations certification exam
✅finished the Prompt Engineering class
I acknowledge that I have a lot to learn about the emerging technology of AI, and so I have several courses lined up for next year. 🤓
It's never too late to get back on track with your goals. I'm happy I got to achieve these for myself. Greater things to come for next year!
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Workouts on YouTube:
Exercise Equipment (clean links, not affiliate):
My Toastmasters Home Club:
Book Club:
Podcast:
Oracle Certification Course:
Prompt Engineering Class:
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