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Conquering Fears
In order to accomplish my goals this year, I'm going to have to break down some boundaries. I have
invisible scripts that make me second guess myself or give up altogether. This year, I will be working through them.
One invisible script I'm conquering today is the "I'm not interesting enough" script - the one that little voice in your head tells you when you're about to meet someone you're intimidated by, or anxious to meet, or just downright fangirling.
Tonight, I am headed to a MeetUp with Ramit Sethi, who, as you know, is an idol of mine. I'm excited, but I also have that little voice saying, "Why would he want to talk to you?" He will or he won't. I'm sure there will be tons of people there and it will be nice to geek out with like-minded productivity freaks like me. ;)
**UPDATE**
I went to the meetup with a coworker and there were quite a lot of people. I enjoyed chatting with like-minded folks, but am embarrassed to say my interaction with Ramit left a lot to be desired...hahaha.
One of his staff asked if we'd met Ramit yet, I asked if she could introduce us, and when we'd spent a few minutes trying to get his attention, I moved to the left of him and indicated to another staffer that I'd like his attention, to which he said just touch his shoulder. Well I got a little angsty and grabbed his shoulder with both hands and shook it a little. Very, very awkward. Ha. That smooth devil shook it right off though.
Sugar cravings
I am feeling sugar triggers today (about 10am now). I'm not sure if this is because it's almost the weekend and I've got the "time for a treat" mentality or if it's because I just scrolled past the local bakery's facebook feed.
I'm reminding myself of Kevin's post "Personal Alcatraz" - by engaging self-control, you are learning self-control.
I'm also leaning on
this post from Ramit where it says to replace bad behaviors. I'm craving sugar, so I'll have a few carrots which I found rather sweet yesterday.
What I Accomplished 2/12/2016
Goal #1 Dialing In My Food, Sleep and Exercise - Down to 140lbs or 26" by June 2016
Goal #2 Earn $500/month on the side by March 2016
- I got a response! I sent off a proposal for testimonials last night and while they ended up cancelling the job, the guy messaged me back to say they would be looking for article writers in two weeks or so. Following a tip from the SSFU forum, I messaged him back thanking him for letting me know and that I'd keep an eye out for new job requests around that time.
- 2 proposals submitted on Upwork!
- When I got home from the Ramit event - I had a response to a job I had sent a proposal to earlier today! The client didn't offer me the job, but that's not my main concern right now. Consistent responses are - it means I am doing something right!
Goal #6 Continue 2015 goal of Debt Payoff by 2018.
- Scheduled a payment for $450 on the new debt target!
Food Journal 2/12/2016
Breakfast
- 3 eggs...with kerrygold...in feta
- I think I'm ready for smoothie season to start up
Lunch
- Leftover herbed chicken with squash, brussels sprouts and carrots
- Snacked on carrots, cherry tomatoes and snap peas with ranch dressing
Dinner
- Leftover herbed chicken with squash, brussels sprouts and carrots
- Blueberries with almond butter, honey.
Observations
- GREAT DAY - though I wish I'd done my DWYLT workout this morning...
