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| Prompt: What are your current goals and how are you trying to achieve them? Write about them in your Blog entry today. ------------------------- I'm not really a goal-setter, but I may make plans loosely. Still, more than plans, though, I believe in routines, roughly or lightly set. On top of that, my general purpose in life is to be as positive. efficient, and productive as I can be and to stick to my daily routine as closely as I can. What I do with smaller goals within that frame--for example, when I am going to finish this entry--is open to circumstance. Some time ago, I decided to write into my blog regularly, each day. It's been so far so good, but a day may come when I can't for any reason. Then, so be it, I say to myself. I'm not going to whip myself over it. The reason I'm somewhat against goal-setting is my own personality. For me, any goal may end up becoming an ultimatum, especially when that goal isn't met for any reason. The idea then, in the back of my mind, can become, "I didn't do this. I failed," leading to the subconscious feeling, "I'm a failure." Also, I don't like it when I turn a perfectly enjoyable goal to a chore. Therefore; for goal-setting, my first thought has to be, "Is this goal enriching my life, or am I enslaved by it? Will I be able to handle the down feeling if I don't reach that goal?" In any case, an unmet goal is a disappointment, and I don't like to disappoint myself. Still, I'm quite responsible, I think, with things I do, because I choose their planning loosely and adapt them to my schedule. Apart from this and my feelings, I also understand the value of goal-setting for those who can handle it psychologically. To begin with, goals provide focus, motivation, and commitment. They may also serve as milestones, and they can overcome procrastination in those people who are liable to procrastinate. Plus, the fear of failure or the reward of achievement pushes people to act rather than delay. After all, goals shouldn't be shackles. They are not destiny. They are tools and guideposts. And sometimes, it shows wisdom when we let go of a difficult goal. |
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