Confidence, clearing the piles, moving forward

1. I gave two very different presentations at work today: one to the production crews returning from their rest days, encouraging them to pay attention to product quality (20 mins); and one to our top bosses, explaining our approach to quality monitoring and improvement (10 mins). I think both went well (as far as I could tell!) and I was slightly surprised that I wasn't really nervous... my two colleagues were pacing the floor before the 2nd presentation, but I quite enjoyed it. What a difference from my student presentations!

2. I'm finally making some headway in my to-do list. Last week was so full of meetings I couldn't really think, but today was a bit quieter. Maybe I'll even clear some of the piles of paper on my desk!

3. Support group meeting for the schools workers today. It's great to hear how well things are going, and our two new primary workers are making quick work of figuring out their goals and creating opportunities. I'm enjoying getting to know people a bit better too.

Learning not to procrastinate

My challenge to myself to leave work by 5pm continued this week...
- I think the latest was about 10 past, the earliest was 4:30
- it's encouraging me to focus a bit more during the day: rather than thinking "I'll come back to that" I try to finish it off straight away
- I've completed 3 (out of 5) annual reviews this week, and where I would normally have stayed back when it was quieter to prepare, this time I've managed to fit it in during the day.  And they went quite well too...
- I've started a couple of tasks that I've been putting off as needing time to think through (and guess what - they're not so complicated after all)
- I finally remembered to bring in the booties I'd made for a colleague's new daughter.  I'd intended to make a bigger pair (she was 10lb 1oz, 3 weeks ago) but decided to bring them in anyway and explain I can replace them if needed.

I haven't managed as much guitar practice this week, but one step at a time...

Making progress

1. My Pilates class this evening was hard work, but I'm encouraged that I'm able to do so much more than I used to be.
2. My new eating patterns are starting to take effect: I feel much less full (bloated!) and I'm relearning how much I actually need ...and I'm regularly getting at least my 5 portions now.
3. The start of this year feels quite positive so far: lots to do but we're finally making progress.