SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): I will take my vitamin C pills every day.

• Measurable (M): One pill after lunch.

• Attainable (A): Strengthen my immune system.

• Relevant (R): Prioritize my health.

• Timely (T): Till my return to Monterrey.

I will take my vitamin C pills every day until my return to Monterrey to ensure that, besides having a complete vaccination card, my immune system remains strong while I’m away studying.

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): Avoid socially drinking

• Measurable (M): Have any non-alcoholic drink when I go out.

• Attainable (A): Avoid alcohol abuse.

• Relevant (R): Goes hand in hand with my fitness journey of working out and healthy eating.

• Timely (T): Until my birthday in October.

I will avoid social drinking until my birthday in October to stay aligned with my fitness journey of working out and healthy eating.

UPDATE: I haven’t been drinking this past week, neither socially nor for a special occasion. I think this has benefited me by keeping me out of environments where alcohol is involved. Even though I wouldn’t consume any, it puts me at ease knowing I’m in a healthy environment.

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): Practice yoga in the park near my house.

• Measurable (M): For 15 minutes.

• Attainable (A): Follow a youtube video.

• Relevant (R): Stretch and prepare my body and mind for the day to come.

• Timely (T): Every morning this week.

  
  

I will practice yoga in the park near my house for 15 minutes every morning this week to stretch and prepare my body and mind for the day to come.

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): Walk or run five days of the week till I go back to Monterrey.

• Measurable (M): Be able to run 5K in less than an hour.

• Attainable (A): Walk or run consistently five days a week.

• Relevant (R): Increase my endurance.

• Timely (T): Till I go back to Monterrey.

I will walk or run five days a week until I return to Monterrey, to increase my endurance and be able to run 5K in less than an hour.

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): Plan ahead what I’ll eat during the weekdays.

• Measurable (M): Include protein in every meal.

• Attainable (A): Create a meal plan

• Relevant (R): Increase my protein intake.

• Timely (T): For the following month.

Every Sunday, I will plan ahead what I’ll eat during the weekdays for the following month, with the goal of including protein in every meal.

• Strawberries

• Blueberries

• Grapes

• Ham

• Chicken

• Sausage

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): Start my sleeping routine at 9:00pm

• Measurable (M): An hour before my predetermined bedtime 10:00pm.

• Attainable (A): Do this constantly to develop a routine.

• Relevant (R): Be able to fall asleep easier.

• Timely (T): During the following weeks.

  
  

I will start my sleeping routine an hour before my predetermined bedtime during the following weeks to fall asleep more easily and create a consistent routine.

SMART Methodology:

• Specific (S): I will call my main support group

• Measurable (M): Weekly for 30 minutes.

• Attainable (A): Open up to the people who must support me.

• Relevant (R): Relieve any pent-up frustrations or worries I have.

• Timely (T): For the next three weeks.

  
  

I will call my main support group weekly for 30 minutes for the next three weeks to relieve any pent-up frustrations or worries I have.

UPDATE: This past week, I was able to hang out almost every day with my main support groups. I also had a get together with friends who are very close to my heart, and because we attend different universities in different countries, I hadn’t seen them for the past year. I felt very content and realized that even though these people are just one call away, the experience of being with them in person is drastically different. It made me appreciate these moments more and be fully present in them.