Friday, September 17, 2010
Face it Friday! Week 38: Butt Kicking Edition
I gave myself a pass in preparation for my summer trip.
I gave myself a pass when I came back from my trip.
(Had to recuperate and all that.)
And then I decided to scratch a few things off the list because 65 goals were a great idea in January, but wholly unattainable in the middle of September. So I reevaluated and vowed to try some of them again next year.
But it still didn't help.
I'm barely closer to finishing my 65 in 365 list now than I was in June.
That's just not acceptable.
So, after discovering yesterday that Jennee was in a similar holding pattern (or dead zone, in her words) I decided it's time to kick some butt. Especially since some of you are in the same place. You said so yourselves.
Of course, this post is really mostly for me.
But here's the thing. Those of us that set goals this year did so for a reason. There's something you wanted to do nine months ago. Chances are, you still want to do them.
What are you waiting for?
You're busy. Of course you are. We're ALL busy. We work/raise kids/volunteer in the community/blog. We're busy, busy people. There's never enough time for all the things we NEED to do, let alone the things we WANT to. And when you're spending time in one endeavor, you feel guilty for not spending enough time on another.
But you had plans for this year. Goals and challenges and to-do lists. And you haven't been very diligent.
Why?
Enough with the excuses. Really think about why. What's keeping you from finishing what you started? What's really holding you up? Are your goals too hard? Too lofty? Too undefined? Are you just not making enough time?
Here's what I want us to do this week. Find the scariest/hardest/most challenging goal on your list. Whatever it is, think about why it scares you or what makes it so hard. Talk to yourself about why you've been putting it off. Even if it's one you've already started and have abandoned or dragged your feet on finishing. Pick something hard. But pick something you can finish in a week.
Now make a plan for how you're going to get it done. After all, "a goal without a plan is just a wish." (That was said by some important guy who wrote a book. I wish I could say I made it up.) So we're making a plan.
You got it? You have your goal and you have your plan?
Good. Now go do it.
No more excuses. It's time for action.
This blog hop is for Face It! Friday posts. If you're visiting from some other blog hop, welcome! But please don't link unless you're sharing a post about your goals. And it doesn't have to be a brand new post. If you wrote it three days ago? That's okay, too!
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That sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm busy this weekend, so yeah, I can't participate.
Ooo.. can I add to my list?
Okay, I'm adding to my list "see an amateur theater production in the middle of nowhere directed by my friend"
Okay, I'll do that one this weekend. Deal?
You're like the Jilliam Michaels of the blogging world!n
ReplyDeleteYou ARE like Jillian Michaels of the blogging world! I think my butt just officially got kicked. Scary questions can lead to scary thoughts which can lead to scary answers.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the push, Karen. I needed it!
ReplyDeleteThat was definitely inspirational. What a great push!
ReplyDeleteThis weekend, I'm painting my kitchen. I've put it off for 3 years, but now I'm actually going to do it. I have the paint and everything!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Karen. I have taken your advice to heart. I figured I better since I am so good at giving on my own blog, Ha Ha. After I read this I planned all of the changes I've been wanting to make on my site and have started implementing them. I have given myself weekly and daily goals. So thanks for the great push and for stopping by my site!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteWhat you wrote makes complete sense. If you pick something that you can do in one week it seems like its actually doable. Thank you also for the supportive comment on my blog. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really set goals this year but maybe I ought to set some goals for the rest of this year and just start now? Hmmmm - I will have to think on that one ;)
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment. Your blog is so interesting! And you're right - I've been putting off stuff too. MY reason? I am LAZY. Yep, that's the true and only reason. But you have inspired me, and I really am going to think about trying to complete one of my tasks on my list if I plan it out for the week. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Gloria
Oh Karen, you have caught me just as I was thinking about all the things on my goal list. At the top of the list? Jogging! I put it off for fear that I will suck at it!
ReplyDeleteMine is to find a publisher. Or self-publish, one or the other. I'm ready to make a move! It's certainly scary though. Thanks for the kick in the ass.
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