Constructing a plan

 

I often find myself making goals that I have no idea how to achieve. I write them down and just expect them to happen, usually putting a little check box at the end of the sentence as if it’s as easy as ticking it off and obtaining it. When I started a new paper journal, I decided to try something new. Dedicating one whole page to a single goal, and on that page would be a realistic step by step plan as to how I could achieve it. By creating a detailed plan, I put a lot more thought and effort into my goals which already raises my chances of achieving them, proving my desire to succeed to be stronger. This also gives me more guidance, something I can refer to whenever I feel lost or just need a little extra motivation. And by creating all these plans for all these goals, I’ve just constructed a larger and detailed plan of how I will become a better person, and live a life I can be proud of. Each one of these plans that I follow through with is a plan closer to bettering myself and succeeding.

I am Me

A seemingly obvious fact, and yet one I  tend to overlook the significance of. In the past, I’ve found myself in situations where I am trying to imitate those I look up to, successful people I wanted to be. I would force myself into habits, uncomfortable lifestyles and routines in order to be successful in the way someone else had. What I failed to realize is that although you may have a similar goal as another, the journey will ALWAYS look completely different. To achieve our goals, we must first understand how our body works, how our mind works, and discover how we connect with ourselves spiritually. By mindlessly following someone else’s routine, we push aside our individual needs and Our individuality is what gives our life meaning. Being who we are and living our OWN life is what it means (in my opinion) to live.