From Half-assed Medical Student To Worldclass Cardiologist

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• This evening's swim lesson 
• Studying studying studying!!!
• Getting the money for my book. 

[Diane]

Little fish in the ocean

Today I clearly realized how little I am, there is so much to do in this world yet I still get lost in pointless minutia... It happened during the funeral of a family friend, I didn't know him very well, he was one of the many silent heroes who do good without looking for any type of publicity or reward. I'm very grateful for having enough awareness to recognize that I'm just a little fish and even more thankful for the opportunity to see and experience the big ocean that this world is.

Amazing things that happened today:

• I woke up at 5!!
• I really enjoyed this evening's swim lesson, I definitely love swimming now!! 
• It has been a rather productive day.  

Ways I could have made today better:

• Postponing the housework.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Preparing for the bar exam.

What I've learnt:

• To focus on the essential.

 

 

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Running, of course! 
• Studying 
• Starting my journey towads financial indipendence.

[Diane]

A bizarre day

This morning I was very focus and productive then in the afternoon I became lazy and complacent... Nobody said it would have been easy right? I'll just keep on keeping on.. Toughen up sistah!!  

Amazing things that happened today:

• I finally decided to take full responsibility for my finances, I started by selling a necklace I didn't use..  I'm currently listening to the book "the 4 hour week". That's my ultimate goal: to be able to work as a Cardologist just for passion, without worring about paying the bills and similar stuff.

Ways I could have made today better:

• Not listening to my body as it asked for a crispbread-only lunch.. In the end I also ate some salad and cheese but the damage was already done and the way the afternoon went made it apparent...

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying for the bar exam.

What I've learnt:

• The road ahead is long, curvy and uphill, there's no time to bitch and moan.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Being goal-oriented;
• Finally taking seriously my morning and evening routines;
• Meeting new people at the exhibition on immigration I'm going at this afternoon. 

[Diane]

Amazing things that happened today:

• I discovered Teal Swan, thank you @A way to Actualize!!  
• The exhibition on immigration I went to helped me better see the big picture;
• I finally did all the things that are part of my morning routine (except for the misogi that I eliminated).

Ways I could have made today better:

• Not slacking off during the afternoon.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying for the bar exam.

What I've learnt:

• To always look at the big picture.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Seeing where the day takes me. I haven't scheduled anything for today apart from my morning and evening routines.. By far I've done some chores around the house... 

 

 

 

 

[Diane]

Relaxed for once

Today I totally let myself be. The incredible thing was that I ended up running more than usually and I also studied. Even more than that I did every single thing on my morning and evening routines!! Not long ago in a day like this I would have passed all the time watching series and movies.. Slowly but continuously I grow... 

Amazing things that happened today:

• It was a warm sunny day, Spring is getting closer and closer!! 
• I enjoyed living in the moment;
• I loved myself.

Ways I could have made today better:

• Waking up earlier.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying Cardiology.

What I've learnt:

• To be myself.

[Journey]

@Diane Great to how things are evolving and changing for you, Diane, especially your appreciation of the moment. Carry on, friend! 

[Diane]

Thank you @Journey!! Best wishes for your journey too!! 

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Seeing Leo's new video!!! 
• Going on preparing for my bar exam.
• Enjoying every single moment!!

[Diane]

Amazing things that happened today:

• I bought a beautiful african print bag at a charity market in favour of Burundi;
• I ran into a Cardiologist who frequents the same church I sometimes go to and she reminded me of the importance of returning in Cardiology also this summer. I feel some resistance towards that, one more reason to do it!!
• I made a child smile!!! 

Ways I could have made today better:

• Studying more;
• Being more mindful.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying Cardiology.

What I've learnt:

• To accept and integrate.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• The sun now raises early enough for me to run in the morning!!! 
• Seeing a lot of people this evening. 
• Starting a brand new part of my life.

[Diane]

Inauthenticity
Today I broke up with my boyfriend, I should have done it a long time ago but I didn't and now I left him suffering much more than he would have otherwise.. I hope I will remember it next time I choose to be inauthentic for whatever reason.

Amazing things that happened today:

• I helped two girls find their way, in English!!
• I enjoyed a very good jinger lemon green tea;
• I survived...

Ways I could have made today better:

• Focusing more on the big picture.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• No one..

What I've learnt:

• To always be 100% authentic no matter the cost.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Getting my bike repaired, I love my bike!! 
• Going out with my BFF!!
• Running!! 

[Diane]

Amazing things that happened today:

• I went through Teal Swan's processes to recover from a break-up and to find oneself when feeling lost, it was very useful!!
• I spent a wonderful afternoon with my BFF!!
• My bike is back!!! 

Ways I could have made today better:

• Studying;
• Running.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• No one..

What I've learnt:

• Being authentic is the fastest way to happiness.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• The quote "motivation follows motion" I just heard in a video;
• This evening's swim lesson!!
• Finally starting to work on my vision board!!

[Diane]

Oh, how things change!

Today I wrote to my psychologist to update her on my recent events and she asked me to go see her just for the pleasure of talking to me.. Now that's a twist in the plot!! 

Amazing things that happened today:

• I'm getting better and better at swimming!!
• I found a very intuitive online image editing software to create my vision board;
• I was mindful enough not to go into the youtube deeps I was about to sink into at a certain point during the afternoon. 

Ways I could have made today better:

• Waking up earlier;
• Pushing myself a little bit more.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying Cardiology;
• Preparing for the bar exam.

What I've learnt:

• I can accomplish a lot more than what my mind says I am capable of.

[Diane]

Things I'm excited about today:

• Seeing my psychologist!!
• Being more focused and mindful of the passing of time;
• Money money money!! 

Edited March 17, 2016 by Diane
Talking about mindfulness, I had written just "things I'm excited about" instead of "things I'm excited about today"...

[Diane]

Amazed

Today I've been spellbound for three times: looking at a cabinet I had just tidied up, looking at my "minimalist" shoe rack and sitting to study. I can't even describe it, I was simply amazed.. 

Amazing things that happened today:

• I had a good chat with my wonderful psychologist;
• I finally ran in the morning!!! 
• I was kind to myself.

Ways I could have made today better:

• Waking up earlier.

Ways I got closer to becoming a wordclass Cardiologist:

• Studying Cardiology.

What I've learnt:

• Testing my physical limits feels amazing!!!

 

Edited March 17, 2016 by Diane