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Who I want to be – Part 2 (Action plan)

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Here’s my action plan to grow into the person I want to become

Spiritual Growth

  • Attend 2-3 meditation classes per week.
  • Read 1 book on Buddhism or mindfulness per month.
  • Follow up on the monastery application and prepare mentally.
  • Meditate for 20-30 minutes every morning.

Physical Health

  • Join a fitness/yoga class and go 3-5 times per week.
  • Plan and prep healthy meals weekly.
  • Attend 1 wellness retreat in the next 6 months.

Meaningful Relationships

  • Set boundaries with any toxic relationships and prioritize positive ones (need to identify toxic ones)
  • Attend 1 emotional intelligence or personal development workshop per quarter.
  • Schedule monthly “relationship check-ins” with my partner (once I get into a relationship)
  • Join 1-2 meetups with like-minded people per month.

Purpose and Career

  • Volunteer my website-building skills for 3-5 non-profits.
  • Dedicate 1-2 hours a week to exploring new career paths.
  • Start a side project aligned with helping others, 5 hours per week.

Adventure and Exploration

  • Plan a new travel experience every 2-3 months.
  • Join an adventure or travel club and attend 1-2 events per month.
  • Set a monthly savings goal for travel (10% of income).

Creative and Learning

  • Set aside 1 hour daily for creative or intellectual work.
  • Attend 1 creative workshop or class per month.
  • Explore a new subject every quarter.

Self-Improvement and Emotional Intelligence

  • Attend 1 personal development workshop every quarter.
  • Journal for 10-15 minutes daily for self-reflection.
  • Practice mindful, empathetic conversations regularly.

Tracking Progress

  • Reflect weekly on my progress and adjust as needed.
  • Set and review monthly goals to stay on track.

This concise version keeps the essentials front and center! Ready to put it into action?

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