Life restructuring

Today, I am motivated to restructure my life.

No matter how hectic my job is, I shouldn't use it as excuse to not live a life like what others could. Life should be more than just corporate ladder and money. So this is what I'm going to do:

1) Lay out the financial status
Figure out the fixed commitment, variable expenses, debt level, saving level. I do believe part of restructuring involved monetary solution to either pay off debt, save enough, and invest in new hobby. First step of liberation in making choice is when you're financially stable.

2) Set life planner
To seek balance between life and work, set a planner for all the major events. In work, jot down the appointments, deadlines and to-do lists. It's more tricky in life events. Firstly, me-time; followed by family, then social circles. Me-time refers to exercise, hobby, and the beloved. Family is more to lunch or dinner. Social circles are classified to personal gathering and work socialising. When the major events are placed, it's then easier to prioritise. 

3) Commitment
This is very critical to keep intact and adhere to the priorities and schedules. Allow cheat day but never make it a habit. Best way to motivate oneself in commitment is monetary investment. Once you start, absence or cancellation needs to pay a price. Some say it's not necessary to bind oneself to various commitments. But I perceive this differently that if we live with less commitment, we may be getting used to comfort zone and ends up stagnant. When life becomes less comfortable we are more likely to accept changes, to upgrade, to learn, and to live well.

4) Achievement
Physically and mentally healthy.
Better diet and work out plan.
Eat well, rest well, think straight, sleep well.

I foresee this would work well. I'm also glad to have a motivator when I need hands to lift me. It's good to look at your life from the top and create structure with clear objectives in mind all the time. Shall update after 3 months.