EVERY DAY
1. Learn something new for 1 hour:
Example: Learn a new skill such as a foreign language, Photoshop, Excel, illustration...
Action: Spend 30 minutes in the morning learning English/Chinese vocabulary, and 30 minutes in the evening reading a professional book.
2. 15 minutes of reflection:
Example: Write down 3 good things you did today and 1 thing to improve.
Action: Combine with Notion, Google Keep, or simply a notebook.
3. Take care of your body:
Example: Do 10 minutes of yoga, run 2km, or drink enough 2 liters of water per day.
Action: Set reminders on your phone for workout times and drinking water.
EVERY WEEK
1. Complete a small challenge:
Example: Finish a short online course, complete a book, or finish a drawing.
Action: Break the challenge into smaller steps, make a detailed daily plan.
2. Practice soft skills:
Example: Practice presentations, communicate in a foreign language, read case studies of common situations in the company, school, etc.
3. Reward yourself:
Example: Buy your favorite food, go to a café to read, or enjoy a relaxing movie night.
Action: Plan ahead so you can enjoy what you like without neglecting your goals.
4. Review the past week:
Example: Summary: "This week I learned how to design more effectively with Canva, but I was still lazy about getting up early."
Action: Write in a notebook or online notes for easy reference later.
EVERY MONTH
1. Update your goals:
Example: Change your goal from "Learn 100 vocabulary words" to "Learn 50 words but understand how to use them."
Action: Use OKR (Objective and Key Results) to manage long-term goals.
2. Join development activities:
Example: Attend a marketing webinar or a financial planning sharing session.
3. New connections:
Example: Texting an old friend you haven't seen in a long time, or getting to know an inspiring person, a new friend.
Action: Each month, choose one person to learn from, ask for advice, or share your goals with.
4. Self-evaluation:
Example: Compare your current self with yourself one month ago: "I procrastinate less now, but still need to improve my focus."
Action: Make a checklist of 3 things you are better at and 3 things you need to improve.
EACH YEAR
1. Set major goals:
Example: Obtain HSK 4 certificate, complete an MBA course, apply for scholarships, etc.
Action: Break down major goals into smaller parts for each quarter and each month.
2. Summarize lessons learned:
Example: "This year I learned that good time management reduces stress. I also realized I need to communicate better with my teammates."
Action: Create a summary file "My Year 2025" and clearly write down what you achieved + what you learned from experience.
3. Invest in yourself:
Example: Enroll in a professional development course, or take a trip abroad to learn about culture and broaden your horizons.
Action: Set up a monthly savings fund to invest in personal development.
4. Thank yourself:
Example: "Thank you for persevering in learning Chinese even when it was discouraging, and for overcoming challenges at work."
Action: Write a letter to yourself at the beginning of the year and read it again at the end of the year to see your growth.
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