Weekly Goal Setting - 11/30/15

[icequeen]

Hi y'all,

Hope everyone's Thanksgiving weekend was as drama/stress free as possible. I'm excited to get back to posting with y'all. Setting goals as a group is a great way to stay accountable and hone in on a specific area that you are struggling with. Feel free to join in at any time! Please remember to include trigger warnings and follow the format below:

Goal:
Short or long term:
Why is it important?
How am I going to accomplish it?

[icequeen]

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Last week my goals were to repeat positive mantras throughout the day and to eat 5 servings of protein per day. I did well with the mantras and I'm feeling much better with my body image this week. I don't think I hit quite 5 servings every day, though some days were better than others. This week I'd like to keep that goal but I might adjust my goals after my OB appointment tomorrow.

Goal 1: Eat 5 servings of protein per day
Short or long term: short
Why is it important? extra protein is needed for the baby right now because he is growing very rapidly at this point.
How am I going to accomplish it? Keep string cheese, nuts, and greek yogurt stocked, and eat extra serving of meat for dinner.

Goal 2: Get to bed by 10pm
Short or long term: long
Why is it important? I am so tired and it takes me forever to fall asleep.
How am I going to accomplish it? Set a phone alarm.

[bocaburger]

Thanks icequeen! It's good to see you back here!

This week is going to be pretty tough (I'll update more in tomorrow's check-in). Focusing on short-term goals to get through it intact.

Goal 1: Sleep 8 hours/night
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? There is no way I will get through this week without a breakdown if I am sleep-deprived, and I need to be as healthy as possible for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Turn off all electronics by 10pm. Be self-aware and redirect myself if I am spacing out/wasting time. Color in bed to relax if I'm having trouble falling asleep.

Goal 2: Be very honest with myself about what I need and what I can handle.
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? I am going to be expected to give of myself a lot this week. It's important for me to put H and his family first right now but I also need to make sure I'm taking care of myself so I can be healthy and sane for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Be very mindful and check in with myself frequently. Talk to H privately if I feel like I can't handle the situation.

[icequeen]

Nov 30, 2015 17:33:06 GMT -5 bocaburger said:

Thanks icequeen ! It's good to see you back here!

This week is going to be pretty tough (I'll update more in tomorrow's check-in). Focusing on short-term goals to get through it intact.

Goal 1: Sleep 8 hours/night
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? There is no way I will get through this week without a breakdown if I am sleep-deprived, and I need to be as healthy as possible for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Turn off all electronics by 10pm. Be self-aware and redirect myself if I am spacing out/wasting time. Color in bed to relax if I'm having trouble falling asleep.

Goal 2: Be very honest with myself about what I need and what I can handle.
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? I am going to be expected to give of myself a lot this week. It's important for me to put H and his family first right now but I also need to make sure I'm taking care of myself so I can be healthy and sane for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Be very mindful and check in with myself frequently. Talk to H privately if I feel like I can't handle the situation.

Seems like you and I will have to keep tabs on each other with the sleep goals

[bocaburger]

Nov 30, 2015 22:08:50 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Nov 30, 2015 17:33:06 GMT -5 bocaburger said:

Thanks icequeen ! It's good to see you back here!

This week is going to be pretty tough (I'll update more in tomorrow's check-in). Focusing on short-term goals to get through it intact.

Goal 1: Sleep 8 hours/night
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? There is no way I will get through this week without a breakdown if I am sleep-deprived, and I need to be as healthy as possible for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Turn off all electronics by 10pm. Be self-aware and redirect myself if I am spacing out/wasting time. Color in bed to relax if I'm having trouble falling asleep.

Goal 2: Be very honest with myself about what I need and what I can handle.
Short or long term: Short
Why is it important? I am going to be expected to give of myself a lot this week. It's important for me to put H and his family first right now but I also need to make sure I'm taking care of myself so I can be healthy and sane for IVF.
How am I going to accomplish it? Be very mindful and check in with myself frequently. Talk to H privately if I feel like I can't handle the situation.

Seems like you and I will have to keep tabs on each other with the sleep goals

Well I totally screwed up. 5 hours last night, not even close. How did you do?

[icequeen]

Dec 1, 2015 7:10:05 GMT -5 bocaburger said:

Nov 30, 2015 22:08:50 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Seems like you and I will have to keep tabs on each other with the sleep goals

Well I totally screwed up. 5 hours last night, not even close. How did you do?

I didn't do great either I didn't set the alarm on my phone because I knew I wouldn't pay attention to it. I slept from 11:30 til 6:30, which isn't too bad, but I'm still exhausted. I'll shoot for 11:15 today.

[icequeen]

11:45-7:15. I need to get my shit together.

[bocaburger]

Dec 2, 2015 11:52:10 GMT -5 icequeen said:

11:45-7:15. I need to get my shit together.

Me too. I'm totally exhausted and I could have prevented it.