Part of what is hard about the transition while in marriage is we don't have the option of monk-mode for self-improvement.
Wife and son are visiting my MiL for a week for some holidays there. I always enjoy these trips and my MiL cooking, but I can't go this year due to some work commitments. This means I will have a lot of time in the mornings and evenings for myself. I'm going to make the best out of it. I know I must plan this ahead or I will be tempted to waste my time in videogames and beer.
I'm planning to go monk-mode that week. I'm looking for suggestions of concrete new areas for personal growth that after a week I'll feel better about myself.
Things I have planned so far:
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Several house-fixing projects
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Try new cardio routine for my workout off days
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Get a massage
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Buy new pants that fit me better (my old ones are too big now that i've lost weight)
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Monitor the macros in my diet more rigorously (instead of winging it) to improve my meals for muscle growth
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Do mindfulness stuff 15 minutes every day
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Treat myself to a nice steak dinner
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Go to sleep at the same time every evening
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Finish at least one of the books that is part of my MAP that I haven't finished
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Start and finish a good fun book that is not part of my MAP
Are there any other things you guys can suggest that I can do that can have positive effects after one week? I just want to look back at the end of the week and feel good and proud.
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