It's been a while, so it's time for an update! This is all since the last time I posted., and the totals are with my updates included.
Financials:
1. Put an extra $2000 on my mortgage. $1150/$2000
+$200
2. Put $2000 in savings to help pay for yearly bills (comes out in November). $1315/$2000
+$420
Trying hard but it's been rough!
I earned $150 in gift cards since the last update. Not cash, but helps to pay for things.
Other:
1. Clean out 500 items of junk. 153/500
+4
This one isn't going well. I'm going to have to get on it!
2. Make an "in case of death" folder (containing will, important info). 1/1 DONE
3. Get 60 minutes of exercise per week. 19/52
+3. Still on track
4. Read at least 1 non fiction book related to professional development. DONE
Had to read for work:
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
As an aside, do NOT recommend
5. Do 12 hours of skills development (example, take a course). 20.5/12 DONE
-Working on an online course. +5.5hrs. Technically done the goal, but not done the course
-I also spent 5hrs learning the basics of a skill that a specific job was looking for
6. Find a new job! (carryover from previous year). 0/1
Oh, how I've been busy...
-Checked job sites, applied for 8 jobs.
-I managed to get an interview through a contact, and spent several hours learning a skill that would be required for the job (see above). I think if I'd been willing to relocate they'd have hired me, but I wasn't able (for many reasons) to move halfway across the country for a job that wasn't THAT good.
-My current job is getting more toxic by the day, and I'm not getting anxiety attacks and have wound up sick from stress. I'm tough, but I don't know how much more I can take. To that end:
-I contacted a government organization who deals with helping people find new jobs. They help with resumes, interview skills and so on, and they're 100% free. I've already had the first meeting with them, and my next one is scheduled. I feel absolutely ashamed asking for help, even though I know there's no reason for it, but that's just how it is.
7. Finish some of the partially done craft projects I have (carryover from previous year). 1/2
-Nothing since last update
8. Organize my "stuff". 3/10
-I did a bit of electronic file cleanup, but that doesn't really count
9. Do at least 1 home improvement project. 1/1 DONE
This wasn't on my list, but I'm thinking I need to take care of myself a bit more. I do get benefits, so I went and had my eyes checked, and I'll see what else I can do that might be covered.
I'm completely burned out, but my to-do list keeps getting longer so on we go. Any chance anyone has some suggestions about what you can do in this position? I have very little "free" time, and I'm desperate for a vacation. Since I know that can't happen at all, is there anything anyone could suggest that might take the edge off of that "I want a vacation" itch?