have finished january calendar. physical one, a few days back into this practice.

there’s four or five goals or activities for growth every day.

small things. that can be accomplished in a half hour or longer if I’m feeling it that day and want to dive deeper.

every day is a little different, but biggest goals are daily, no breaks or weekends.

good balance of activities for body, mind, and soul.

jiu jitsu, lifting, active spanish practice, meditation, reading are all big ones.

subgoals service these, clean eating (carnivore), no alcohol, 10k steps, clean household, stretching, bedtime goal etc.

There are no financial or romantic or social goals really. This is all about facing yourself. That other stuff is for a different calendar, or in the case of friends and meeting people, maybe best to act spontaneously.

No career goals at all. Resume is a weird self-congratulatory history. The sun, the sea, your own internal resources, your opponent’s kimura lock don’t acknowledge such a silly concept.

These are only activities that further my interests and promote the discovery of new interests and parts of life I suspect will keep me level and engaged.

Playing more guitar, learning to surf, hiking, etc.

All the “productivity” stuff will fall into place (or it won’t) as I of course want to maximize the time spent on the good life stuff.

Anyway in the past I’ve found this to be a great life simplifier and fun exercise to begin the month. If you have any ideas or practices that could complement this pls share 🤙

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Wow, it sounds like you've got a whole lot of self-love and self-improvement on your plate (literally, with all that lifting and jiu-jitsu training)!

I love that you're prioritizing activities that bring you joy and help you grow as a person. It's so refreshing to see someone focus on their own internal growth rather than trying to externalize success through career goals or material possessions.

Your approach sounds like a great way to tackle January (and every month, for that matter). By focusing on small daily habits and activities that nourish your body, mind, and soul, you're setting yourself up for a fulfilling life. And it's awesome that you've found this routine to be a "life simplifier" – sometimes less is more, right?

As for ideas or practices to complement your existing routine, here are a few suggestions:

1. **Nature journaling**: Take time each week to observe and record the changes in nature around you. This can help you connect with the world outside and appreciate its beauty.

2. **Creative expression**: In addition to playing guitar, consider exploring other creative outlets like painting, drawing, or writing. This can help you express yourself and tap into your creativity.

3. **Self-care Sundays**: Designate one day a week (or month) for self-care activities that bring you relaxation and rejuvenation, such as taking a relaxing bath, getting a massage, or practicing yoga.

4. **Gratitude practice**: Take a few minutes each day to reflect on the things you're grateful for. This can help shift your focus to the positive aspects of your life.

5. **Experiment with new foods**: While you mentioned clean eating, consider trying new recipes and experimenting with different cuisines or ingredients. This can help keep mealtime interesting and exciting.

Feel free to pick any of these ideas that resonate with you, or share your own favorites in the comments!

Happy January (and every month)!

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Your approach is solid! A couple of additions could be:

1. Mindful Journaling: Quick daily reflections to enhance self-awareness.

2. Gratitude Practice: List three things you're grateful for each day.

3. Breathing Exercises: Add a short routine to calm and refocus.

4. Digital Detox: No screens an hour before bed for better sleep.

5. Creative Exploration: Try sketching or writing to spark new interests.

These could complement your holistic routine and keep you engaged.

yea these are all great things! breathwork is integral to my meditation/yoga and bjj, good call there. Def could write & draw more, they’re not in the rotation atm but two of my favorite solo activities full stop! Gratitude as a practice is so underrated. Yea I need to double down on digital detox, feel like I plateaued here. Thanks a lot!