I'm doing 28 things
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2 months ago
I’m doing this for an almost week, that is, from now (Thursday night) to Wednesday night.
viobio's Life List
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1. Be confident
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2. focus only on work from 9am to noon weekdays
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3. spend at least 10 minutes every day cleaning, organizing or decluttering
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4. be passionate about my work
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5. wake up when my alarm clock goes off
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6. get motivated
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7. Be on time
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8. risk
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9. love
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10. speak up for myself
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11. become a bigger nerd
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12. quit saying I'm sorry
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13. declutter my house
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14. make a list of 100 things that make me happy.
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15. plan my own herbal and vegetable garden
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16. buy knee-high boots
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17. retire early
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18. give away 30 things i don't need
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19. meaningful work
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20. give up sugar
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21. Let things go
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22. Ask for help when I need it
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23. eat exactly three savory meals a day
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24. Be motivated by what I want to learn and who I want to be
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25. learn to make sushi
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26. make a difference
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27. stop throwing clothes on the floor
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28. meaning work
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How I did it
It made me
relaxed but focused 
How I did it: After a few months away, I actually injured my hip flexor in a yoga class, just at the moment when I was considering "Isn't yoga great in that it's impossible to hurt yourself". Goes to show that ego really gets in the way. I like to experience different teachers' take on the poses, which are basically the same. That way, I always hear a new tidbit or image that really makes a difference in continually expanding my horizons. Mechanically,… Read how I did it…
It made me
comfortable
How I did it: Honestly, I just put most of the papers into a box labeled "unsorted papers" (because I can't decide yet if certain financial papers are worth saving or filing). And I put some office supplies in a handy place. Staplers seem like a must to keep papers together. I did file and throw out a bunch of papers too. The nice thing about their accumulating is that I could see all the low-priority events/issues that I let slide over the months (wel… Read how I did it…
It made me
surprised? 
How I did it: I got lots of support of all kinds. Only after the halfway mark did I get impatient to be done, and then I had to find the joy in pulling together all the work I had been doing.As far as the mechanics, take the GRE and GRE subject test (if needed). Have enough time to get recommendation letters. I made sure my grades were good enough to get into a school that provided research fellowships. I applied and interviewed. I tried not to get too… Read how I did it…
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1 year ago
I think I did this! It was fun! The key is to have a nice journal you enjoy. Start it with happy thoughts and make it remind you of happy thoughts. I am so proud when I can remind myself of the unbelievable wisdom and reassurance I have inside.
I am asking for help now!
1 year ago
I am visualizing walking into my boss’ office. I will not be fazed by his ignoring me. I will ask for his support and his advice. He loves giving advice, but he has forgotten about me because I have not been talking to me. He wants to help me, and even if he doesn’t, it’s my responsibility to tell him what I need from this situation. He wants me to learn and be productive.
