Do You Still Set Goals For Yourself? What is One Goal You Set?

Hi artistry! Thanks for your reply. As I look at the world I'm kind of reminded of the Charles Dickens book A Tale of Two Cities where he says it was the best of times and it was the worst of time. What we see happening is very exciting as it seems that we are at the climax of what the Bible points to. It looks like we are in the closing pages of wickedness with the best coming soon. The future looks bright but we still have a bit of darkness to face. Someone once said that when you set a goal you are half way there. Sounds wise to me to set goals and the work them out. At least this way you know where you want to go. Good success to you!

...Hi 1hopefulman, You are correct, there is excitement being created for the future by some of the goals being set forth by the new administration in the US, the green jobs, the new concepts in technology. Then there is a grayness of thought with all the ongoing wars, and possibility of terrorism occurring, as to what the future holds. When you set a goal, it gives you some purpose, something to look forward to. It becomes a stepping stone to your next accomplishment. Take it easy.

...Hi 1hopefulman, Great name. Very impressive, especially your reading the Bible, I am sure the things that are going on now in the world, you are able to relate to very well. I think it helps a person or if you are married, people to set goals for themselves. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and helps to remind them what they wanted to do. People who set goals, I would think get more done than others who don't. I am sure that is not in all cases but a lot. Take it easy and thanks very much for your reply.

...Hi soledadchickz, You and your husband sound like people who are organized and are getting the most out of life. I have great admiration for you and what you are doing. I am one who decides that this is what I want to do, and I just do it. I am not one who accomplishes things by setting time limits short or long term. But if there is something in my mind that I want to get done, such as getting my pilot's license, that is a goal I guess but there is one time limit on it, long term or short term. As long as I am alive, I will have that as something I want to do. I call myself a strange bird. I blame all of my strangeness on my artistic background. Thanks for responding. Keep up the good work in accomplishing your goals.

Oh, I envy that attitude most of the time. Sometimes I think that over-organizing/planning really becomes a weakness for both of us. We would always plan or carefully weigh our choices and by the time we're ready to do something, the opportunity is already gone. Being organized really has its pros and cons.

....Hi Ms Tickle, I hope you are doing well. As I have said before, I don't set goals, I mentally have something I want to do without a time table and somewhere along the line I do it. That works for me. If you are really disappointed about not setting and accomplishing you goals that you set for yourself and want to change that, then I would suggest that you set a tiny goal, and write it down, put down the steps that will get you there and follow your notes. Make it something doable in a short period of time, When you finish or complete that tiny one, savor it and set another one just a but larger than the one you just accomplished. You can do it if you wish. But I wouldn't stress over it in any way. You have accomplished a lot without titling them as goals, just look at your life, you are a success. We don't have to have labels over our heads saying, "I have set and accomplished 1, 2, and 3". It is just a fact that you have accomplished many things without formally setting them up as goals. Therefore you should not in my mind be disappointed at all, you have done it already. Many times. Take care. Thanks for your reply.

...Hi shuying8710, I still think if you set goals, you are possibly going to accomplish them. But the other thing is that you have to probably set your time perimeters more realistically, in other words give yourself more time to accomplish your goals, and follow up periodically. Also, if I were you I would only do one at a time, you might be over crowding yourself. Thanks so much for your input. Take care.

...Hi TickleMeBreathless, Your name makes me want to laugh, I think someone is tickling me. I tend not to set goals, I just do what it is I want to do. Maybe it's a matter of mentally setting goals for myself but without time constraints, that works better for me. Fifty pounds, well for one thing I will suggest to you, that you chew everything you eat many times before you swallow it, helps with your digestion and helps you to lose weight. Chew until the food is the consistency of baby food. Try to drink up to eight glasses of water a day. Drink as much boiled water with a little lemon as you can, helps to purge the fat. Take a half of a potassium pill every now and then to keep your chemical balance with the water intake and output. Cut down on the salt and white bread. Try to walk through your house at a brisk pace, with books or small weights and swing your arms. Try exercising before you get out of bed in the morning, leg lifts, arm swings, knees together swung from side to side, sit ups and your own creations. Good luck. Thanks for your response. Take care.

...Hi madteaparty, You are so right, if you set a goal for yourself, that goal becomes a focal point and your mind is set on accomplishing whatever it is. Once you have done that one particular goal, you go on to the next one. As I said before, I think people who set goals accomplish more than those who don't. I wish you well with your new goal, it should make you happy once your reach that mark. Take care.