Weekly Goals

Last week ended up being crazy productive. I hit all my goals (though the last only Sunday evening), and exceeded more than one of them.
Part of me really wants to up the bar this week, but then again, I will have to do a lot of equipment testing at work, which means I have to be on site more, which again means less time for my goals and more time swallowed by the commute. Also, there are a couple of goals I probably need to change out.

What I’ve ended up with, though, is very much a repeat of last weeks goals with some minor modifications.

I will have to leave out the weekly Codex lunch/writing-together, though. And though I would like to include reviewing the Lodestar entries, I don’t think I can make that one either. So, they are left off the lists as some sort of secret stretch-stretch goals.

Core Goals

Write, edit, or outline every day: Same number one priority as always. Got to stay consistent.

Get exercise: Another regular goal. I hope to get 2-3 proper exercise sessions done and at least some brief exercises on the rest of the weekdays.

Stop snacking: I finally succeeded this goal last week. Now I just have to do it again. Also, this time also want to cut out either snacking during the weekend or my last sugary go-to, hot chocolate, during work days.

Do vocal exercises: Same as always. I should be doing the vocal exercises 1-2 times a day.

Stretch Goals

Do a WYRM review: I finally managed this one last week, and I now I “just” to keep going.

Start a new short story: I have a new short story somewhat outlined which I want to start writing on.

Do writing exercises : Aside from starting a new story, I also want to keep doing writing exercises once in a while.

Read short stories: Same goal as I’ve had the last couple of weeks. I want read/listen to at least 3 published short stories.

Read “new” magazines: Once again, I want to force myself to read stories outside of my regular venues (Flash Fiction Online, Clarkesworld, and Podcastle).

Read/listen to non-fiction: I need to read/listen to podcast/chapters about at least 3 different non-fiction subjects. Ideally, they will also be different sources, different podcasts/books.

Submit short stories: Once again, I don't really have any short stories waiting to be send out, but in case I do get rejections, I want those stories out again as soon as possible.

Do Fantasticon work: Again, I don't really have anything lined up here either, but if something do pop where I can help out with planning our local con, I want to do so.