At the meeting on Saturday, we were encouraged to look at our goals that we had set out for the year and ask ourselves some very basic questions. Why did I set these particular goals? Are they still relevant?
My goals were very carefully selected.
The first priority was relationships. My relationship with God, with Chad and with my kids were the top of the list. The final goal in this area is to take care of the my relationships with others. I have a natural tendency towards introversion. I would prefer a cup of tea and a book to a night out. I know that without a push, I'll let people who matter to me drift away.
The next area of goals related to my environment. My home is in serious need of a massive declutter and deep clean. The previous owner of our home were relatives. It makes for a different dynamic in many ways. It has been challenging to make this house feel like it is truly mine and as a result, we have been just living here almost like it is temporary. We have been here over seven years. There is no plan for us to leave our home for at least another seven. I need to get truly moved in and make this our home.
The final area of my goals all relate to preparing to grade for black belt in 2019. I was provided with the opportunity to grade this year but I feel it is best for my journey to wait until next year.
This year has been filled with challenges to date. These challenges have slowed my progress on many of my goals due to time constraints. The reality is though - all of my goals are still very relevant and important. Life is going to be full of changes over the next few months. The changes that are coming make these goals honestly all the more relevant especially in the area of relationships and my home environment. Although I have made the decision to not grade this year, I need to start preparing now.
Where does this leave me? In many ways it is easy to beat myself up over what I have not managed to accomplish. I am behind where I planned to be. Yet, what good will it do to beat myself up. I need to continue on the path that I have been travelling with the goals that are on track. I need to just start making more baby steps on the other goals. The focus is on progressing forward.
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