Happy New Year

* Serhat Durmus - Hislerim *

We are half a month in a new year, and it's started with a bit of rollercoaster of events in personal and business life. It's exciting, a little bit scary and pretty mundane at the same time. 

I have already finished one book, almost done with second (The 5am Club), very happy about that. Still sometimes spend time in front of screen, but a lot less than on average last year. 

My sister was visiting me last week. Absolutely amazing time, despite the rain. Filled with museum tours, coffee and book shops. Lots of walking around. Lots of pictures. Musical and theatre. 

Work has been a little uncertain, but that's nothing new from last year. Keep the head down and keep doing the good work, try to keep positive vibes in office with the people that actually attend it. Even if we put up an event for no money, with supplies we already have, there is not many people in office or ones who would stay after work to do arts & crafts.

I'm excited to go to Manchester next week and compete in Hyrox event. Not really 100% ready, but I guess noone really is. You just gotta do it. And have fun. I'm not competing for a place on a podium (I know I'm not that strong of a runner) but it's more to prove myself that I can do it. Even with the bumpy training I have had since august when I signed up for it. 

Fasting 16:8 (as it turns out) and so far it feels great. Haha. Have done it for two days. :D

Now just need to get into habit of studying. PT course and NewSkillsAcademy courses! Let's do it! It is quite interesting, what is the reason behind, the deeper reason why I can't seem to push myself to spend time studying for personal trainer licence? And I'm sure it is just the first couple of modules that are the boring but necessary anatomy and physiology! 

I have another full day tomorrow, which I want to spend writing up the wheel of life and write down goals for this year in each of the wheel of life category. 

* KAS:ST - VTOPIA * 

What’s your dosha, baby?

​The feminine and masculine energy - we all have both, in different proportions. We need to learn how to balance one with the other.

Be aware of the five senses, use them all to be aware and experience the world and people around you - touch, smell, sound, sight & taste. Experiment with shutting out one to enhance another.

Awareness. Maybe you reverse the desire you feel for everyone, and feel that desire towards yourself. Allow it to empower you.

You are a temple. Your body is a temple. It is beautiful and pure. Be grateful for your temple.

Sat Patim Dehi 

/newest book on my shelf - Who’s your dosha, baby? by Lissa Marie Coffey/

#stayuncomfortable

​As Simon Sinek would say, you gotta learn to have uncomfortable conversations. And I’m about to have one tomorrow. I really think I should look at it more of like a boss talking to employee, a manager to subordinate if needs to be. And to be strict and fair. Follow up with an email. Copy in Oksana. The right thing to do, official thing to do. 

But how do I start it? With which aspect? Hopefully sleep will help me with that… 

Update on above: Went pretty well. I stated the fact. She understood. Email to be sent with reiteration. 

At least something

Have listened to couple of interviews with Simon Sinek, and I think he has amazing insights about how we can improve our lives. Our relationships. Our jobs. Our look on life. Every suggestion comes with an example that perfectly explains why and how it works.

I want to read his book, but he has so many. Which one to start with? Very good question.

P.S. to journal. Is it enough to write something like this? Or. What does it mean to journal?

TO JOURNAL (verb)

- to keep a personal journal - to enter or record daily thoughts, experiences, etc., in a journal

Soooo..

It does. I am missing the daily part 🙏

But! I am doing so much better than years before, and that I should be proud of! And I am! 🧘🏻‍♀️

Day 5/7

Yesterday was so busy, so yes, I missed a day. 

And today was pretty much written off. I really am too old for this shit, who do I need to impress by going out and drinking so much? What is the point?

At least I listened to (almost) two modules of the event management course.

Productive weekend, here I come!

G.xx

Day 3/7

14:51 Missed the notification again! What's the point of them? Yesterday morning was really busy, actually the whole day was quite busy. Good meeting in the afternoon. 

15:13 Wes is leaving. Onwards and upwards, as they say. It's a shame that hard working people are leaving, but I guess it kind of makes sense. If you are not appreciated for your hard work here, you will be elsewhere. 

23:31 Have spent most of the day in front of the screen, and not doing anything really useful. Lots of Tik Tok, Instagram and Amazon Prime. 

Wtf. 

Day 2/7

So it has been a busy morning. But I am really happy I started today with a gym session. 

Feeling really good about myself. Can't believe I actually on regular basis am going to gym, working out on my own and pushing myself. I'm sure if I had a trainer, I would push myself even more. 

I'm excited to find out what my split is. Found my notes from when I attended Hyrox London event as spectator. Here they are: 

It’s only you!

Everyone else is having their own race, they are doing their own lap, they are at different point in competition

Take your time

Take quick breaks

Doesn’t matter how fast you are doing one station! Someone will be faster, someone will be slower

Put yourself closer to speakers!

Burpees, stay low, don’t stand up

Start with burpee, hands close to your feet

Sled pull - chalk!

#100wallballs4breakfast

Wallballs. Split them into increments

Skierg and Rowerg - find the pace, stick to it. Don’t start too hard. Need gloves?!

Prep lunch, snacks for before & especially after

Shorts and crop top

So I can add warm trousers and hoodie

And this is it. As long as I actually keep to these words of wisdom on the race day.

Keep on grinding.