January

January's goal is to Enjoy the Moment (Mindfulness).

Focus on the pleasures of the task at hand
Stop trying to multitask - Do one thing at a time
Slow down
Take a deep breath
Turn off the phone when focus is needed
Check email and Facebook in the morning and at night, but not in between
Remember that it's okay to be happy
Hone in on my senses - touch things, smell, taste, listen
Meditate 5 mins 3x day.

This is a hard one to set goals for. It's more of a state of mind than anything. So I guess the big goal of the month is to just be aware of being mindful and trying to stay in the moment. This is going to be a difficult month for me. I am used to doing at least numerous things at once - on my phone, at work, etc. Also, I had a friend pass away and I find myself lost in thought a lot. I know this is part of the grieving process but he would have wanted me to continue enjoying life. I need to get out of my head and be thankful to be alive. I'm here. Right now. Enjoy it.

December Check-In

Wow! What a crazy month! With extended hours at work and coworkers booking time off for Christmas parties and related events, I'm surprised I even made time to shower. My goals for December all involved making time for my passions and hobbies, which I managed to do once or twice each, but unfortunately not more.

Seek mentors and coaches - acting, voice, guitar, piano

Have been emailing back and forth with a potential voice coach. We made one time to meet but it had to be cancelled at the last minute so we will make another time in the New Year.

Go to dance classes

Made it to Eric Malapad's Grooving class at Harbour a day or two before I left to come up north to visit family. I had a lot of fun - will definitely be returning to this class some time in the new year
Stretch every day

Fail
Find time to make crafts and watch movies

I think I managed to do this twice in the month of December. Not too bad!
Research further education

I definitely accomplished this one! I made a chart to compare all of my options and have decided to apply to Langara, Vancouver Acting School, and Capilano for next year!
Indulge in time to submit to agents and research auditions 

Hmm... Not so great at this one
Prepare for auditions as regular basis

I did practice tap dancing in my kitchen once or twice... But no singing or monologue practice.

Set aside time for hobbies

Getting better, but still not perfect. Since I've been home visiting my parents, I've had a ton of spare time to just lounge around and do fun projects on my computer, watch TV, which is great. I couldn't bring all my craft stuff up with me - that would have been silly, but I have been reading and taking baths. I even tried something new! I went snowboarding for the first time with a bunch of elementary school friends! Fun! And went shopping with my dad and have been going out for lunch. Now the trick is to not get super stressed out when I get back to Vancouver.

The Year to Happiness

Gretchen Ruben started her Happiness Project in January and did it over a calendar year. I'm doing mine starting in August. I just don't think I can wait another 6 months to get started. I've decided on the following areas to improve on:

AUGUST: Remember God - Trust and Thankfulness
SEPTEMBER: Go the extra mile - Work
OCTOBER: Build a bridge - Family
NOVEMBER: Lay the foundation - Health and Beauty
DECEMBER: Just go for it - Passion
JANUARY: Enjoy the moment - Mindfulness
FEBRUARY: Take the time - Friendship
MARCH: Be a child - Fun and Hobbies
APRIL: Simplify - Cleanliness
MAY: Balance the figures - Money
JUNE: It will come - Love
JULY: And altogether now - Happiness