Alright, let’s dive into this “5 of 360” thing. So, basically, the idea is simple: pick 5 things you wanna focus on, outta the whole darn 360 degrees of your life. Sounds easy, right? Wrong!
The Setup
First off, I spent a solid hour just staring at a blank page. Seriously. I knew I wanted to do something to get my act together, but figuring out the what was a whole different ballgame. I started by listing everything I thought I should be doing. You know, all that “responsible adult” stuff like exercise, eating healthy, learning new skills, being a better friend, and, oh yeah, actually working.
The Great Cull
Then came the hard part: chopping that list down to just five. Five! Felt impossible. I grabbed a coffee (okay, maybe two) and started asking myself some tough questions. What’s actually important right now? What’s going to give me the biggest bang for my buck in terms of happiness and productivity? What can I realistically commit to without burning out in like, a week?
Here’s how I started trimming the fat:
- Exercise: This one was a must. My back’s been killing me from sitting all day, and I know I feel better when I move. No brainer.
- Reading: I used to read all the time, but lately I’ve been stuck in a social media doomscroll. Time to get back to the books.
- Side Hustle: Gotta make that extra cash.
- Learning French: Always wanted to speak another language.
- Connect with Friends: I realized I was isolating myself a lot. Time to make an effort to reach out to people.
The Implementation
Okay, so I had my five. Now what? I decided to break each one down into smaller, more manageable chunks. For example:
- Exercise: Instead of aiming for some crazy workout routine, I just committed to 30 minutes of walking or yoga every day. Small steps, people.
- Reading: I set a goal of reading for at least 15 minutes before bed. Nothing crazy, just enough to get me back in the habit.
- Side Hustle: Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to do it.
- Learning French: Use Duolingo for 15 minutes everyday.
- Connect with Friends: Text at least one friend a day.
The Reality Check
Look, I’m not gonna lie. It hasn’t been perfect. There have been days when I skipped my walk, binged Netflix instead of reading, or forgot to text anyone. But the beauty of this “5 of 360” thing is that it’s flexible. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being intentional. It’s about choosing to focus on the things that matter most, even when life gets in the way.
The Ongoing Process
So, that’s where I’m at. I’m still figuring things out, tweaking my approach, and trying to stay consistent. I’ll probably reassess my “5” in a few months and see if anything needs to change. The key is to keep moving forward, one small step at a time. Wish me luck!