Thankful in Writing

I decided to put my thankful posts on paper that way I engage more of my mind, commit it more to memory and put more careful thought into it. For some reason writing by hand just has that impact.

I'll blog more about habits I've developed in order to keep that positive slight edge in my life.

Thanks #11+12

33. I am thankful for the ability to enjoy music especially this soothing jazz music that I'm listening to now.
34. I am thankful for my exercise bike and the ability to exercise.
35. I am thankful for my baby birds that I helped raise who show loyalty and companionship towards me.
36. I am thankful for my baby bunny who is so cute and fuzzy- the cutest looking bunny I ever had.
37. I am thankful for sanitation who help remove all the garbage, clean up the streets and plow the roads.
38. I am thankful for my parents who selflessly sacrifice for my sake.

Thanks #10

30. I am thankful for a shovel to remove the snow.
31. I am thankful for this comfortable chair that I am now sitting on.
32. I am thankful for the comfortable sofa in the living room.

Goals & Plans UPDATE

1. Spiritual health - Know God more in a personal way.
A. Read entire NLT Bible following the M'Cheyne Bible  plan
B. Pray 30 min twice a week
C. Read devotionals everyday (Standing Strong thru the Storm + God's Plan for my Life)
D. Memorize a verse every week (Remember me app)

2. Mental health - Be a better man everyday.
A. Read 10 pages of a good self-help / nonfiction book everyday.
B. Dual N-Back - 3 sessions everyday

C. Listen to audio books during commutes

3. Physical health - Be fit.
Exercise 5 days a week for 20 min sessions (2-3 dedicated to lifting weights; 2-3 dedicated to exercise bike)

4. Emotional health - Be thankful.
Write 3 things I am thankful for everyday (blog)

5. Relationships - Be a positive influence.

Show appreciation towards one person everyday.

6. Finances - Be financially independent

Pay off my student loans in one year and be debt-free by putting in at least $3300 every month.

7. Career

A. Read Pharmacist letter every month with CE.

B. Aim for BCPS certification after working 3 years in the hospital.

8. Impact on the World

...TBA...

Revised: 2/13/14

Thanks #9

27. I am thankful for the heaters to keep me warm during the cold weather.
28. I am thankful for clothes to keep me warm and insulated in the winter.
29. I am thankful for boots to help me tread thru the snow and ice.

Goals & Plans

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu
Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)  

1. Spiritual health - Know God more in a personal way.

A. Read entire NLT Bible following the M'Cheyne Bible plan
B. Pray 30 min twice a week
C. Read devotionals everyday (Standing Strong thru the Storm + God's Plan for my Life)
D. Memorize a verse every week (Remember me app)

2. Mental health - Be a better man everyday.

A. Read 10 pages of a good self-help / nonfiction book everyday.
B. Dual N-Back - 3 sessions everyday
C. Listen to an audio book during commute

3. Physical health - Be fit.

Exercise 5 days a week for 20 min sessions (2-3 dedicated to lifting weights; 2-3 dedicated to exercise bike)

4. Emotional health - Be thankful.

Write 3 things I am thankful for everyday (blog)

Thanks #8

24. I am thankful for the four seasons. It's never dull when the weather is always changing.
25. I am thankful for classical music and it's soothing, calming effect.
26. I am thankful for the ability to hear and appreciate music.