Third Week's a Charm

Planning: Find statistic on how much time we spend waiting per year to add to the chapter on turning wait time = developing time.

Implementation: This week I was able to use the morning nap time of Tae, and consequently Meggo, as a time to find this information. 

Reflection: I learned that the average American spends about 115.625 hours per year waiting in line. Wow, that is pretty staggering. That is almost 5 full days of time spent day dreaming, bored, frustrated, or being productive.

This week the task of finding this information almost felt like it would not make a difference, even after I put reminders in high traffic areas to do so. However, after I felt more fulfilled as I have been able to complete three tasks in three weeks. Although I have not put a huge dent in the overall process, it has felt great being disciplined and consistent towards writing these blog entries and eventually the book. Thanks and see you next week.

Week 2

Goal: Learn about the benefits of passions. 

Planning: Internet searches

Implementation: Found information when Meggo and Tae were taking a nap.

Reflection:  This week I really wanted to see the link between passions and happiness, as I want to add this as a section in my book. Today, it is common to hear the phrase that you will be happier and more fulfilled if you follow your passions, but I wanted to research and see what I could find. First Gretchen Rubin said on her blog that "A passion gives you a reason to keep learning and to work towards mastery." I totally agree with this and this links to what Daniel Pink says about motivation theory and intrinsic motivation. Pink says that people are motivated when three factors are in place;autonomy, purpose, and mastery. A passion is something that we choose, want to learn more about, and with the purpose of improving in one way or another. This falls in line with choosing to learn new skills in order to write a book about my learnings this year.

On another note, completing my first action in week one felt good, but I truly did not see the importance of this first step until completing the next action in week two. I was able to see that you are able to learn so much more if you are able to complete tasks consistently. You will always need a point to start with and then build upon with following actions, so be disciplined and committed to your tasks. Lastly, I learned that posting reminders in high traffic areas (where I complete morning time, bathroom, work desk) made me more conscious of completing my task for the week. Thanks for stopping by and come back next week to see what progress we make in week three. 

Jess' Week 1

To kick off 52 in 52 this year, I chose a theme that has interested me for a long period of my life. It is the idea of self improvement. I guess ever since college I have been drawn to this genre of books and never have really noticed until the last couple of years. I have learned how to improve your spiritual self, health, DJ skills, being an entrepreneur, financial situation, and everything in between. This interest coupled with the fact that Megan and I have discussed in the last couple for years how we can identify and foster our passions along with working and starting a family lead me to an AHA moment. Why not write a book about how to identify and foster your passions through the act of completing 52 creative tasks in 52 weeks. Well, life is not a dress

rehearsal so let's get started. Come back every week to see what I have learned and jump off the sidelines of your life and take part in the 52 in 52 process yourself.

WEEK 1

Goal: Find information on self publishing and start learning. 

Planning: Search Facebook groups and Google.

Implementation: Spent time before the family was awake searching for information.

Reflection: Ok, this week was a little difficult to start and almost did not get completed, but I found a way to fit it in in the last two days of the week. The goal this week was to find a information source that could provide me information on self publishing. I was on Facebook in the The Miracle Morning Group, highly recommend becoming a member by buying the book, and saw a link to SELF PUBLISHING online workshop by Chandler Bolt. It was perfect and actually provided me tons of information from those that have already published their own books. 

Learnings: Felt good I was able to reach my first goal and it did not take an overwhelming amount of time to do it.