I recently read that in order to meet future goals, you have to begin making steps in order to achieve them right now. For example, if you want to have $1000 saved in twelve months, you have to start putting money back right now.
I thought about where I would like to be in 10 years. What would my life look like? What kinds of activities would be filling my days? After I made this list, I asked myself "What can I do right now or on a regular basis to insure that I meet those 10 year goals?" I tried to be specific.
For example:
Goal-- In 10 years I hope to be in good health and able to exercise on a daily basis.
What I can do now-- schedule check-ups at appropriate intervals, continue running, CrossFit, and/or walking at least 5 days a week, try to eat whole foods as much as possible and limit sugar and Cokes.
I can't just hope for good health in 10 years. I have to do something right now in order to make that an attainable goal.
I listed goals in other areas as well: spiritual, marriage, family, travel, writing, hospitality, and service. I am still working on the what I can do right now in order to meet those goals part of my plan.
How about you? Can you set some 10 year goals for yourself? Can you begin working towards those goals right now? Think about how old you and your children will be in 10 years. Try to imagine what your life will be like then.
Then make your plan.
This is great advice! It's a little sobering to realize that in 10 years I will be almost 50! I will have one child who is 19 and one who is 15. So much to think about in terms of health, personal life, parenting, etc. I will ponder this and outline some goals this fall, I think!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised when I listed the ages of my children in 10 years...31,29,27,22, and 20. I will still have one in college, but I will probably be a grandmother!
ReplyDelete