If you look in the right column here on my blog, you'll see a list of goals. I put them there to remind myself, as well as light a fire under me. If I say it out in the open - more pressure to get it done.
Well, I'm happy to report that I am just about ready to revamp the list! That's right, 3, count em, 3 things ready to be checked off. More details on which ones and how I accomplished them will come later. Right now I want to talk about the most important factor in 'getting it done.'
Gratitude.
Cliche? Absolutely. But it's true. When you are preforming the balancing act of life, swaying between peace & chaos, sometimes those tangible things you desire start to seem like just a dream... or a daunting nightmare. So instead of writing down what you want or need, write down what you have.
It may seem hard for some to do. What if you want your marriage to work, but feel like it's failing? Stopping and writing down anything may seem frivolous. But give it a try. Write down all the things you do like about your partner... or your house, your job, anything.
Awhile back there was a moment when I felt like I lost one of my children. I let outsiders get into my head and make me feel like there was something wrong with one of my kids! I started being impatient and distant and it effected my relationship with my baby. One day when I was literally in tears about it, I grabbed a pen and paper and just started with little things - anything that made me smile, feel proud, or even at peace with the person my little one was becoming. Things started flowing out of me, I started with talents my child had, then good memories we shared. I soon realized how wonderful this person in my life was... and how I let others' judgement - people who didn't really know me & my children - effect me on the deepest level. BUT MAN DID THAT PEN & PAPER HELP.
If you are waiting for good news to come into your life, start bringing in your own! Even if it's just 'dinner was good' 'family movie night' 'I got to soak in the tub for 10 mins'. Write it, own it, focus on it.
Once you've seen the lovely things in your life - chart your goals. But be sure to keep track of both short term and long term goals. Heck, even a daily to do list will let you realize what you accomplish and where you'd like to refocus your energy. And once you start checking those things off, you'll feel like a champion - which is exactly what you are.
Keep an eye out for future posts on how I accomplished the goals listed on the right. And watch out for my bucket list! My husband & I our writing our own & a shared list. Live your life the way you know it is meant to be!
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grat*i*tude: the quality or feeling of being thankful or grateful
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