The latest master plan...

My year is coming to a close and one of the things I have learnt...I already know how to do a lot of things to be successful.  I just need to do them.  If I stop and think of what I truly want of me...I have realistic ways of achieving my goals.  I have a bad habit of not wanting to start something if I can't do it perfectly.  I am hoping that I can overcome this fear and just try.  Something has to be better than nothing.  I need to lose a lot of weight...as in almost 100 lbs.  That would be great but I should be thrilled if I can lose 10lbs to start with! 

Here are a few of my goals and how I am going to work to achieve them...(I am hoping that putting them in writing will make it a bit more concrete for me and encourage some follow through)

1) Learn French.  Actually practice....over the years I have taken numerous courses, lessons and used apps.  I just need to buckle down and do something.

• Commit to at least 15 min a day of app practice.
• Sign up and try at least one French meet up to practice speaking to people
• Try and talk with Cait at least 10 min a week
• Try a Learn French Podcast

2) Lose weight.  I am going to try something new! 

• Intermittent fasting.  I inadvertently did this a while ago and had success.  I will try and go back to it again...maybe aiming for 5 - 6 days a week of 16:8 to start with.  
• Check in with Jolie...I sort of need someone to check in with for accountability
• Be reasonable...eat the foods you know you should eat and minimize the others.
• Weigh in twice a week

3) Write a book.  I have no illusions of being a famous author but I want to write something that I can be proud of...to prove to myself that I can do it.

• Write.  The best thing to do is just sit and write, even if its crap...it can be edited later.
• Sign up for writing meet-ups
• Use a writing coach for important feedback and someone to talk through the process
• Commit to 2100 words a week (300 words a day - can edit later!)