What I'm doing now
(This is a now page, and if you have your own site, you should make one, too.)
Updated 19th April whilst listening to Lofi Girl.
Focus
I've always been a bit of a jack of all trades master of none.
But operating in too many capacities is stealing clear headspace from the things that matter.
I wanted to improve this, so I listed each role/skillset on paper, e.g. preacher; project manager; missiologist; etc...
Then I asked myself, "what are the things on this list that really matter".
And I settled on a top 6:
- Husband - obviously
- Father - recently and importantly
- Friend - relationships matter
- Squash player - to have fun and stay fit
- Watchman/Intercessor - from a deep sense of calling to God that I frequently ignore
- Disciple-maker - reading Matthew 28:19-21 make this pretty clear
It has given me a list I can apply my focus to.
Happily, a list that reflects the 2024 goals I've already set (found below).
A list that could alter my work patterns if I honour it.
Slow Carb Diet
To accomplish my goal of becoming a better squash player, I need to lose weight.
I'm using the slow-carb diet because it's simple and has a cheat day each week.
It only has five rules:
- Avoid "white" starchy carbohydrates (or those that can be white). This means no bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, or grains.
- Eat the same few meals over and over again, especially for breakfast and lunch. You already do this; you're just picking new default meals.
- Don't drink calories. Exception: 1-2 glasses of dry red wine per night is allowed.
- Don't eat fruit.
- Take one day off per week and go nuts. Saturday is recommended, often nicknamed "Faturday" by followers.
Goals for 2024
- Declutter the house
- Learn the skill of coaching
- Establish a personal prayer rhythm
- Get fit for squash
- Prioritise family life
Here's some wins I've had so far:
- decluttered my desk drawers
- lost 6kg