Weekly Goals

[Flyaway]

Lol! That's brilliant... Hmmm wonder if my desk is hiding any surprises :)

 

[DharmaGirl]

The one goal I’ll focus on this week is: Cleaning my room.

I’m choosing this goal because: My room is small and since I'm renting out my shop where I had my craft room, all my scrapping and beadwork is stuffed in here. As well as all my clothes.

I’ll go about working on this goal by: Picking one part a day. Such as clothes, then bookcases, desk etc...

If I don’t meet my goal, or come somewhat close to accomplishing it, I’m likely to feel: Like I need to go shopping since I can't see what I already have. I love to shop but I don't need any more craft stuff or clothes.

How I’m going to feel after I achieve my goal: Abundant because I will realize how much I have and I will experience a lot less stress since it won't be messy.

The type of support I would like from others is: For others to do their share in the house and yard so I am not overwhelmed.

 

[DMerish]

Cleaning my room.

Aw, that's a good one! I need to work on that one also.

My desk is now all cleaned up and well organized. The only thing outstanding is my large pile of medical related papers and bills. I feel good about what I accomplished this week, and it's given me a bit of motivation to take steps to tackle other areas. ;)

 

[Padfoot]

I have a few short term goals and long term goals. Without goals I'm lost. Some are pretty basic, I wake up with the goal of getting my daughter to school on time, with a good lunch and an ironed uniform, and having a decent meal on the table in the evening. Pretty standard things really, who knew things like that would become difficult? Another goal is that before 4 weeks is up, I need the other half of the door downstairs security grilled so I can move all my things down there and give us a little space. Most of what I own is now down there, but I refuse to move there until the door is secured properly. It only has a grill on one side, they are coming back next week to finish it I hope.

 

[DMerish]

Brit.f7 - You mentioned that you're apt to set myself up for failure (by choosing/setting up goals that are too big, then not accomplishing them) . . . Really, don't do that. Just choose something small; maybe even something that doesn't seem too important. The aim of making a goal according to the format I suggested has two purposes: 1. to get that little endorphin kick when we do accomplish a goal on a daily basis (sort of like starting out with lighter dumbbells before using the heavier ones) and, 2. to observe the emotions and self-talk that we feed to ourselves when we do or do not accomplish our goals.

One time, my goal was simply to make my bed before leaving the house each morning.

 

[DMerish]

MONDAY: SEPT 02, 2013 - DREW :D

The one goal I’ll focus on this week is: Set up a budget for the coming year (Sept '13 - Aug '14)

I’m choosing this goal because: I need to use my money more wisely and save for things I want and need.

I’ll go about working on this goal by: Access my past spending habits; decide whether I want to move, get a new (used) car or go on a vacation; set up paperless bill pay so my bills get paid on time.

If I don’t meet my goal, or come somewhat close to accomplishing it, I’m likely to feel: Out of control and insecure because I don't keep in mind where I am with my money, thus never quite sure if I can afford something or not, i.e. I'll tell myself "no" and deprive myself when I don't need to and "yes" to things I don't really need or want, and less than I am when I pay for other people's (my adult children's) things when I know I need to put myself first!

How I’m going to feel after I achieve my goal: In better control of myself/my life - I will have set boundaries for myself around money which will help me define who I am and the type of life I want.

The type of support I would like from others is: Acknowledgement/Confirmation/Reminders that when I've accomplished setting up my budget (and begin working with it) I'm going to feel so-so-so much better about myself!