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Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by physicles »

jryan49 wrote: post #68
x2f10 wrote: post #64

I am working to improve self-discipline in almost all forms: diet, exercise, reading, attention span, and even relaxation. I suffer a large amount of anxiety from this. I don't do the things I need to and I do too much of the things I shouldn't. I need a better balance or I will forever be disappointed with what could have been.

I used to think like this. You have it backwards. You're causing yourself anxiety by setting unrealistic goals and expectations for yourself. Take some time and chill out. Stop caring so much about what you do or don't do. Soon enough you'll start just doing the things you want to do when the pressure is gone.

Seriously. GP should take the time to read The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. It got me out of that mindset a couple years ago.

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by hanniabu »

Swtrz wrote: post #70
iammiles wrote: post #14

I have a few goals in mind: 1. Get more flexible. I'd like to be able to touch my toes. Stretch goal (pun slightly intended): palms to the ground 2. Finish 3 (BotW, Doom, and Celeste) of my Switch games. I've done a good job of playing a few hours of some great games, but I'd really like to see some of them through. 3. Deep dive into Clojure. For someone that uses it daily at work, I really feel like I ought to know…

On touching your toes > hamstrings, work on them liberally but try not to make them too sore.

What do you mean by work on them?

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by hanniabu »

stockkid wrote: post #85
rusty__ wrote: post #83

I have a few various things I'm trying to achieve in 2020. - Reduce meat consumption significantly. I do enjoy meat and cooking dishes like slow roasted meats but I started eating beyond meat/fake meats in 2019 and loved them. In a couple of dishes I literally couldnt tell the difference. I think when things get to the point where they taste as good/better than the product they're intended to replace, why not embrace…

Thanks for sharing. You have goals similar to mine, including travel and music production. > Go completely cashless Just curious, could you explain your motivation behind it? In my case, I was actually thinking about doing the opposite, because I rarely use cash and feel like I spend more than I should due to not seeing the actual money leaving the wallet.

I'm a cash guy. It certainly easier to be more conscious of how much you're spending. I withdraw $200 from the bank roughly every 2 weeks so when I'm going to the bank sooner then I'm obviously aware I'm spending more. Since I've moved my bank is also further away which helps because as my cash on hand lessens I become more critical of the things I'm spending my money on because it'll mean I'll need to make a trip soon and many times it's just not convenient.

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by kavinskyy »

I wanted to keep 2020 goals succinct because last year I struggled to meet most of them.

- Finish the distant learning program which I'm currently undertaking

- Get into the best shape possible and drop body fat percentage by 3-4% (already lost 22lbs/10kgs this year, so this seems achievable)

- Move to a different country and get a better job working with Flutter or Native App Development

- Focus on my mental health

- Figure out my future with my girlfriend

- Learn to invest wisely

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by playing_colours »

x2f10 wrote: post #64

I am working to improve self-discipline in almost all forms: diet, exercise, reading, attention span, and even relaxation. I suffer a large amount of anxiety from this. I don't do the things I need to and I do too much of the things I shouldn't. I need a better balance or I will forever be disappointed with what could have been.

I suggest to start with self-acceptance and reflection - you cannot just force everything via pure self-discipline.

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by daji »

I guess the main resolution would be finishing projects that I started long time ago and never finished. Figure out which are the most important and then dedicate hours free from work.

Planning to get more into shaders, lighting and rendering so that would be a good thing to focus on studying. Maybe I will finally get enough skill to find a good job in that field.

And, well, important things like investments, mental health, more gym. I am happy with some progress I made in 2019, just gotta step up next year

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by lnalx »

core-questions wrote: post #65
lnalx wrote: post #2

For 2019, I had set myself several objectives but the one I have respected the most is to read 1 book/month (book or audiobook). For 2020, I will: - Read 1.5 books a month. - Launch my startup while being employed (I am currently working on the product). - Enjoy life and the people around me. - Less time on social network. - Travel to at least 3 new countries. - Develop my photography (and videography) skill. - Try t…

> Propose to the most wonderful woman. Best of luck, and congrats in advance.

Thanks a lot !

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by totaldex »

kavinskyy wrote: post #104

I wanted to keep 2020 goals succinct because last year I struggled to meet most of them. - Finish the distant learning program which I'm currently undertaking - Get into the best shape possible and drop body fat percentage by 3-4% (already lost 22lbs/10kgs this year, so this seems achievable) - Move to a different country and get a better job working with Flutter or Native App Development - Focus on my mental health…

With respect to body fat percentage, I would caution being conservative with your goals. I don't know your personal situation, but my experience with this area led me to a powerful conclusion in 2019: Fitness has diminishing returns as you get to the more extreme ends.

For me, getting from 20% to 15% body fat was straightforward, and took 3 months. I figured 15% to 10% was achievable in a similar timeframe, but it ended up taking twice as long, even with careful dieting and exercise. I would imagine 10% to 8% or 7% is even more difficult to achieve (and maintain).

Fitness is strange - everyone's bodies are different, so your mileage may vary. Although I do believe the concept of diminishing returns plays out in a general manner. Good luck on your goals!

Re: Ask HN: 2020 goals and resolutions?

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Post by z3le »

I had a baby this year and my life is mostly out of control. My 202 goals are: * Get back into the game. Babe is already sleeping 6 hours so I have no excuses. * Start being more organized. Put down what should be done and when. * Lose the baby weight. Looking at the mirror gives me anxiety.
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