It’s the last day of 2018. Every year end, I have several things to do, including review my last year and to make new plans for my new year.

When I review my 2018 plans, I have a list of 12 goals; today when I am reviewing it, I achieved 10 out of 12.

The achievements:

12 blogs in 2018 (this is my 12th one in 2018);

• watch a good movie with my son every month;

• sponsor a kid who needs help;

• at least 3 hours of exercise every week;

• start my own digital company as a part time hobby;

• use the cell phone for leisure less than 45 mins ;

•  go to sleep before 11:30, unless there’s something urgent; 

• continue learning about digital marketing;

• the habit of self-reflection;

• read the Bible, but not as much as I planned

Failed to achieve:

•  read one book every month (I read 7 books in 2018, so 5 less compared to my plan); 

What’s my plan for 2019? I have a busier life, so I need to prioritize it more so I can have a balanced life.

I realized that all kinds of interruptions can pull me to all kinds of directions, including occupying my time.

I would like to have some priorities to direct me when I don’t know whether to accept an invitation to a party over other choices:

1.    Physical activity –the more I do regular exercise, the more I realize the beauty of it.  Although the initial purpose of the exercise is to keep fit, I found the exercise can keep a balanced body and mind, as the exercise helps me to stay healthy and in a good state;

2.    Spiritual need – communication with family is always my need; my son, husband, my parents, and my good friends who understand me; read a good book, watch a great movie; everything will enrich my life and make my life more beautiful and deep;

3.    Sufficient sleep hours –in 2018, I have been staying up late for a while. It’s easy to stay up late but every time I did that I feel very tired and exhausted. I should manage my time more efficiently and have sufficient sleep hours

4.    Work, life, family – I am a bit of a workaholic, and I love continuous learning. However, I need to have a balance between work, life, and family.

5.    Continue learning –learning makes me more fulfilled.

In 2019, in addition to the 2018 plans, I will add one more –continue to learn piano and enjoy the music.

1.    12 blogs in 2019

2.    watch a good movie with my son every month;

3.    sponsor a kid who needs help;

4.    at least 3 hours of exercise every week;

5.    explore business model and make the website for my own part-time digital company;

6.    use the cell phone for leisure less than 45 mins ;

7.    go to sleep before 11:30, unless there’s something urgent; 

8.    continue learning on digital marketing and more;

9.    habit of self-reflection;

10.    read the Bible

11.    read one book every month

I am hoping when looking back, I can have a high achievement rate like I did in 2018.

Goodbye my 2018, hello my 2019!