June Goals

Day 5: Short term goals for this month

Goals are such strange things. At the beginning of every year, we set lofty goals, that I, at least, generally fail at. We set daily goals, weekly goals, monthly goals, yearly goals, lifetime goals. We are a very end-game focused society.

I have been trying recently to spend some more time enjoying what IS, what is happening right now, instead of trying to dwell on how this WILL be. Imagining that there is something better in the future, if only I take these certain steps. If only I complete X, then it will lead me to Y. Why can't I just enjoy that right now I am exercising - enjoy the lunch walk with my friend and co-worker, enjoy the experience of running wihtout ticking down to the next race? Instead of always thinking of the things undone, celebrate that I make it through everyday intact and happy (mostly!). That I have a happy and healthy son, a smart and supportive husband and that I even find time in my busy life to keep up on some good books. Why do I beat myself up if the house isn't as clean as it could be...is that really the end-all-be-all of the world?

For example, this month, I want to make a habit of meal planning, I want to train for the 5k I signed up for on July 4th, get ready for my cousin's wedding, celan out my closet, file the piles of papers that stare at me every day at work.....and so forth. But, even if I finish those things, won't there be more? More planning, more filing, more cleaning? I'm going to try my best to do these things, and try even harder to enjoy the process. To enjoy the little moments that occur while I am trying my best to meet these goals, even if I don't succeed.

Wish me luck!