4 Simple Goals
I’m doing myself a favor and following Elsie’s 4 Simple Goals. When I think of goals, I cringe at the idea. The way Elsie formatted the meme was just that, simple. Goals tend to also be very depressing- expectations are not met and not only do I give up, but I get in a downward spiral of meh feelings and I think I found the solution. Not only will my readers and friends keep me accountable for my goals, but there are only 4, and very simple to reach my ultimate goals
1. I love walking at night with Scott, but it’s not enough. I have an elliptical and weights in my living room that go dusty for a few days. If I keep waiting longer, it’ll slowly turn into a very expensive coat hanger. 40 minutes a day is my goal (plus the nightly walks I take with my husband).
2. I work from home and I need a cleaner office. I’m always saying I’m going to organize it, but no more excuses. I deserve a better work space, it’ll make me more productive and less stressed.
3. The bad part of working from home? I’m always working. I can’t say no to projects and I have forgotten how to relax that doesn’t include work related things (even camera adventures make me think of work, yikes). I’d like to work on hobbies than just work!
4. When it comes to doing something blog related, I’m always late, hurried, or wait too long to never do it. Once a week, I’d like to go through with one thing I committed to.
If you’d like to participate, you can read the original post here.
Have a good Friday!
great goals… I need to make some of my own.
Now those are four goals I can relate to! Can I just borrow yours?
These are all goals that are achievable, plus you deserve to have a great workspace and feel good physically. Hope you are having a good friday and a wonderful weekend!
Those sound like 4 pretty great goals!
Excellent goals, the same working from home thing happens to me. I've tried to ignore the work stuff after 6:00, unless I'm reason it's gotten put off. People who want me after hours need to wait until the next day, just like if my office were someplace else. It makes the evenings easier to enjoy!
I pretty much agree with all of those goals. I am just utter crap at goals and fulfilling them. I don't know what my problem is.
read while on the elliptical. that's what i have done and it makes the time go soooo much faster.
I think I might take part in this too. I agree it is always good to have people supporting you with goals and there are so many things I want to do before the end of the year. I think if I made four simple goals I might achieve more to be honest. Good luck with yours!
I love how your goals mix fun and business! Very inspiring – thank you for sharing them with us!
These are great goals! I've been wanting to get more organized and this is wonderful inspiration.
I like the idea of four basic goals. I tend to overload on the goal making and as a result get nothing done. Good luck accomplishing yours!
I love these goals Diana. You can do it<3
I love your list. Good luck with your goals (: I made a post too about this!xoxo
I love this idea! I'm gonna be moving to Wisconsin for the fall just to get away and I'm hoping to start making personal changes.
I admire your new commitment to this.I feel like I SHOULD probably do this. But, you know. Good luck!
These are excellent goals!! I should think up 4 of my own. Much Love,sK
good luck!! these goals sound great prolly about time I made some of my own… x
Very nice goals, Diana!! I need to think about some for myself.. I like this idea.
I love reading everyone's goals. It makes me feel so much more motivated. I need to get my ass into being active again. I've started to look into yoga classes in my area, I think it'll be a good way for me to clear my head as well. And girl, I feel you on the follow through with commitments. I have an interview that I still need to finish for two months. sigh. good luck! <3
Good for you!! I should probably take a cue from you and set those same goals for myself. I haven't been to the gym in weeks, my office is not a space that encourages me to be creative or productive, and I have been working WAY too much these past few weeks. I feel like focusing on those first three goals would actually *result* in that fourth one.
Love the determination in your goals and can so relate Diana!
you know, this goal thing Elsie started is pretty amazing. I read hers yesterday and thought about doing it, but reading yours now has convinced me that I have got to this shit in writing. it's the only way to make some things happen!
oh! i'm totally with you on the always working thing too.
thanks. i needed that.
I'm very proud of you. I think it's very brave to publish knowing anyone can ask you about it later on.
play more! yes do it! I need to make this more of a priority as well. you can check out my goals here if you want: http://rosemaryx.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/4-simple-goals/-grace
Those are all fantastic goals, and probably very similar to the ones I'd make for myself. Hurray to you for taking on this and I think it will be fantastic!
Oh my word – we sound a lot alike! lol. Good luck with your goals! I, like your last goal, have meant to blog my goals but have not done it yet. hah. PS – that photo is lovely.
Sounds good. I wish you well in reaching these goals, Diana! I need something like this in my life. The 4 goal format isn't daunting at all. I'll look into this
Play more. What a great goal! LolaDee x(p.s. mine are here if you care to see them http://www.loladee.com )
Good luck with your goals! These are great goals. I may have to steal some, haha!
great goals! I keep thinking about doing this activity myself…the more posts I see about it, the more inspired I get!
Finally posted mine:http://www.ladycroissant.com/2010/08/four-simple-goals.htmlxxx
I love this! Play more, and deserving the best in organization! Love it. Perfect idea and goals.