I think of myself as being very goal driven, but in reality, the last couple years has been spent setting a lot of the same goals over and over while and not doing the right things to reach them. I make plans – I’m really good at making plans – and I feel like I’ve put in a lot of effort, but I haven’t made the progress I want to make.
I’m currently stuck in a work situation that is, shall we say, highly unpleasant, and having some time off over the Thanksgiving week has helped me get back to feeling hopeful and optimistic, to remembering what it is I’m working toward.
I reminded myself of my ultimate goal: having the FREEDOM to be able to work for myself, having multiple sources of income so that I can have the financial freedom not to be dependent on a single job so that I can have the freedom in my schedule to do work that truly interests me.
I made a little postcard for myself to look at whenever I find myself getting sucked into the Vortex of Negativity, and I created a calendar that goes through 2019 so that I can start to plan and set goals for how I’m going to get to that freedom I want so very much.
I’m not waiting until New Years because I’m motivated now. There are several good things happening in December, including refinancing my house which will allow me to adjust my budget and save money – steps toward financial freedom.
And after a Thanksgiving marred only by an embarrassing number of zits on my face, I know that I have to start taking better care of myself now.
So my goal for the next four week starts with simply getting to bed at a consistent, earlier time.
I say “simply” knowing that doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a goal I’ve failed to reach over and over. I also know getting more sleep is the key. If I’m rested, I’ll feel and look better, and I’ll be better able to handle my emotions when work gets stressful, which it will. I need to be more resilient, to be able to recover more quickly when bad things happen.
I know what I’m working toward. I have my why. It’s time to take action.
