"The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach." --Benjamin Mays
"By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own." --Mark Victor Hansen
"In life, as in football, you won't go far unless you know where the goalposts are."
--Arnold H. Glasgow
--Arnold H. Glasgow
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals."
--Sydney Smith
"If you're bored with life -- you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do things -- you don't have enough goals."
--Lou Holtz
"The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score."
--Bill Copeland
--Bill Copeland
"You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try."
--Kathy Seligman
--Kathy Seligman
"The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going." --Ralph Waldo Emereson
"The unfortunate aspect about living life without your own goals is that you may very well reach a point in your life where you will wonder, 'what would have happened if I had only done..."
--Catherine Pulsifer
--Catherine Pulsifer
After reading I decided I would make a set of short term (5yr) goals and long-term (10yr+) goals in order to help give my life some direction.
Though this list was established back in January, I felt like telling someone and making them public made them more real and that it would motivate me to begin working towards these goals. So that 5yrs from now, I can say "I reached another goal and milestone in my life." So in no particular order of importance, my 5 yr goals (to be completed by the end of 2013) consists of these five things:
Though, my PA degree program was a professional program and the work as challenging as the Master's level programs, at the time my school was not offering master's degrees in my field of study. (That has since changed, they now offer a master's level degree); Though I completed the extra post-graduate study, on paper I can't "technically" claim to have a graduate level degree. This is something that is important to me and something I've always wanted. My dad went back to school to receive his master's (MBA) while I was in middle school. I remember cause I typed up all his papers! :) He was so excited and proud and I wanted to be just like him (scary huh?!), and I wanted him to be just as proud of me as I was of him. This is the inspiration behind goal number 1.
As I was growing up, going to church was a big part of my life. And I remember being real active in sunday school, the youth group, usher board, and the youth choir. After going away for college (Twice!), I got out of the habit of attending church regularly and being an ACTIVE member of my church community. *makes shameful face* So, now that I'm back and have settled in to my new life, career, etc. I feel I should get back to that more active role I had in serving God, spreading His word, and working in His will. And this I feel goes beyond the "church" environment and out into the community. It's only right to help another realize their dreams and to support them in their journey. Therefore, serving in the community is just as important. This brings about goal number 2
As a health care provider, I teach people how to be healthy and lead active lifestyles in order to extend their quality (and sometimes length) of life; however I can't help but think of the old saying, "Look at the pot calling the kettle black". I try to make healthy decisions and be active when I can, but in all honesty, that doesn't happen very much. I use all the excuses my patient's give me, "I don't have time to exercise", "Work is too exhausting to do anything else", and "I don't have time to plan healthy meals and cook". So, in an effort to "practice what I preach", I came up with goal number 3
This next goal is a biggie. I've gone back and forth debating this for sometime now. Commitment is definitely not my strong suit. But for the last 9 and 1/2 years since I moved out of my parent's house, I have moved in and out of 5 dorm rooms and 4 apartments. I'm currently staying in my 5th apartment. And if there's one thing I've learned during all that time its... I really hate moving!!! Though I've become quite the expert, I really just want some consistency in my life. I've moved about every 13 months and it never gets any easier. I would really like to just be somewhere and stay! (Plus, its a great investment and tax credit being single!) So that's the story behind goal number 4
The last goal is a bit ambitious. But, you can't just set easy goals... cause what would be the point?! The more ambitious the goal, the more rewarding the feeling of accomplishment is! And if you know me, you know the one thing I hate the most when it comes to money is owing somebody! I absolutely hate it! I hate debt! This is the reason why I know only own 3 credit cards, 2 of which are completely paid off and one is only for emergencies! (like that $551 DEA registration bill I just paid!) Anyhoo... if there's anything I see in a store or whereever that I want, I pay cash (well okay, debit!), but I don't do credit. If I can't afford it, then I won't have it! So that brings about my crazy goal number 5
So, there you have it, my 5 year plan. Notice there were no "fall in love by", "get married by", or "have a baby" type goals on here. One, because those things I can't control anyway. And if there's any lesson I've learned in my 26 and 1/2 yrs of being on this planet... "Stop worrying and trying to control things you can't control, because the burden will eat you alive" (not literally, or at least I hope not! :)) Anyhoo... those are things that will happen in God's timing and whether they happen in His 5yr plan for me, we shall see. My goals for myself are meant to be personal goals and will all help me to achieve and grow as a person.
I have started a 10yr and lifetime goal list... but that's too much too soon and this post is already long enough! So pray for me and keep me encouraged and I'll try and update on my progress!
Though, my PA degree program was a professional program and the work as challenging as the Master's level programs, at the time my school was not offering master's degrees in my field of study. (That has since changed, they now offer a master's level degree); Though I completed the extra post-graduate study, on paper I can't "technically" claim to have a graduate level degree. This is something that is important to me and something I've always wanted. My dad went back to school to receive his master's (MBA) while I was in middle school. I remember cause I typed up all his papers! :) He was so excited and proud and I wanted to be just like him (scary huh?!), and I wanted him to be just as proud of me as I was of him. This is the inspiration behind goal number 1.
Goal #1- To obtain my Master's Degree
As I was growing up, going to church was a big part of my life. And I remember being real active in sunday school, the youth group, usher board, and the youth choir. After going away for college (Twice!), I got out of the habit of attending church regularly and being an ACTIVE member of my church community. *makes shameful face* So, now that I'm back and have settled in to my new life, career, etc. I feel I should get back to that more active role I had in serving God, spreading His word, and working in His will. And this I feel goes beyond the "church" environment and out into the community. It's only right to help another realize their dreams and to support them in their journey. Therefore, serving in the community is just as important. This brings about goal number 2
Goal #2- To be an active member of both my church community as well as my residential community. (that is the Charlotte/Metro area, not just my subdvision!)
As a health care provider, I teach people how to be healthy and lead active lifestyles in order to extend their quality (and sometimes length) of life; however I can't help but think of the old saying, "Look at the pot calling the kettle black". I try to make healthy decisions and be active when I can, but in all honesty, that doesn't happen very much. I use all the excuses my patient's give me, "I don't have time to exercise", "Work is too exhausting to do anything else", and "I don't have time to plan healthy meals and cook". So, in an effort to "practice what I preach", I came up with goal number 3
Goal #3- To establish a regular exercise regimen and healthy lifestyle.
This next goal is a biggie. I've gone back and forth debating this for sometime now. Commitment is definitely not my strong suit. But for the last 9 and 1/2 years since I moved out of my parent's house, I have moved in and out of 5 dorm rooms and 4 apartments. I'm currently staying in my 5th apartment. And if there's one thing I've learned during all that time its... I really hate moving!!! Though I've become quite the expert, I really just want some consistency in my life. I've moved about every 13 months and it never gets any easier. I would really like to just be somewhere and stay! (Plus, its a great investment and tax credit being single!) So that's the story behind goal number 4
Goal #4- To buy my own house! (Still a little scared about this one)
The last goal is a bit ambitious. But, you can't just set easy goals... cause what would be the point?! The more ambitious the goal, the more rewarding the feeling of accomplishment is! And if you know me, you know the one thing I hate the most when it comes to money is owing somebody! I absolutely hate it! I hate debt! This is the reason why I know only own 3 credit cards, 2 of which are completely paid off and one is only for emergencies! (like that $551 DEA registration bill I just paid!) Anyhoo... if there's anything I see in a store or whereever that I want, I pay cash (well okay, debit!), but I don't do credit. If I can't afford it, then I won't have it! So that brings about my crazy goal number 5
Goal #5- To pay off all my undergraduate and graduate/professional school loans! (I realize this is generally a 10yr+ thing to do, but I wanna get it done in 5!)
So, there you have it, my 5 year plan. Notice there were no "fall in love by", "get married by", or "have a baby" type goals on here. One, because those things I can't control anyway. And if there's any lesson I've learned in my 26 and 1/2 yrs of being on this planet... "Stop worrying and trying to control things you can't control, because the burden will eat you alive" (not literally, or at least I hope not! :)) Anyhoo... those are things that will happen in God's timing and whether they happen in His 5yr plan for me, we shall see. My goals for myself are meant to be personal goals and will all help me to achieve and grow as a person.
I have started a 10yr and lifetime goal list... but that's too much too soon and this post is already long enough! So pray for me and keep me encouraged and I'll try and update on my progress!
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