taneh

This goal has a lot to do with relating to people better at work. Not so much in my current role in any future rolls which demand better social skills and a more confident approach.

I always try to take note when I see people behaving in a way that strikes me as being particularly strong/confident/professional/friendly. Even if it’s just the way they deal with phone calls or say hello or initiate a conversation. I need to write a list of these things and incorporating these behaviours into my life as appropriate.

Another thing I was doing was trying to get to know people a bit better – actively pursue friendly relationships more. I’ve kind of put that on hold though as I’m not sure I actually want to do this right now. I’m not sure that I have the energy.

I’ll also use this goal to cover my desire to be a more open person. I want to be less self conscious and more generous with my thoughts and actions. I censor myself too much. I think the dance lessons I’m taking give a me a point with this as I’ve always wanted to dance but was too self conscious about it.

Doing a lot of moping lately and not much into fitness. Swing dancing lessons and occasional yoga are good though. I also do some stretching, sit ups and yoga stuff on the weekends. Now that the weather is better I can start doing some more walking (if I could manage to get up a few minutes earlier then I could do the 20 minute walk to the station without being late for work – at the moment I take the bus). When I return home in a few months I have weights and fitness ball waiting for me and I can start a runnning routine.

I did a course of vision therapy for 6 months and although I’ve wound down the exercises I still try and do bits and pieces. Unfortunately my job involves staring at the computer screen although so it’s undone most of the good vision therapy work but I do try to take regular breaks, look away from the screen, blink, do some visualization and relaxation.

I need to step things up though – do some more exercises and work work more on the relaxation and visualisation. I think things will improve once I’m finished with this job and once I’m managing stress better.