Every year, I steal a page from Gretchin Rubin and do a “20 for 2020” (or whatever the year is). It’s a list of things I want to do for the coming year. This is my third time, so I’ve learned a few best practices:
One-off work better than recurring. If you miss a recurring one upfront, it’s really hard to get back into it.
Have a mix of small and big
Action items work better than results (e.g., “work with a doctor” vs. “fix my gut”)
Make it measurable (e.g., “do a Whole30” vs. “eat healthier”)
Here is this year’s:
Work with a functional doctor to make progress on my gut
Go to Paris with Chloe
Spend a weekend away with another family
Go to a music festival with Joe
Teach the kids to ride bikes
Do a 7 day fast
Work from Shore / Virginia Beach for a week (or two) this summer
Start paying myself
Go on a weekend or night away with Rowan
Go on an extended camping trip
Get professional photos done of the family
Do a Whole30
Find a new gymnastics class
Get other people to go on our camping adventures with us
Take the kids to Disney (or another amusement park)
Go on a weekend away with just Joe (Mexico City?)
Coordinate a science weekend class for the kids
Get a column
Build a public speaking resume
Date night with Joe 2x per week (1 out, 1 at home)
What are yours? (Trust me, it’s fun.)
