Elsie is doing this super cool project on her blog where you set 4 simple goals to be achieved before the end of this year. I think it's mostly a "keep yourself sane" kind of thing.
At least, I think it is for me.
And I think that's normal, right? We make goals to accomplish the things we want in life, like making money or being healthy. I think keeping one's sanity is right up there on the list.
So here are my 4 simple goals to accomplish before 2011:
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I love love coffee. But my first goal is to get in the habit of drinking some water before my first cup of coffee everyday. It doesn't have to be alot of water, just some before coffee. We'll see how that goes.
You thought I was going to cut back on the coffee didn't you? Get real.
I have a number of friends who live far away. So my second goal is to set aside time every week to write emails or call friends who are far away. Not all of them every week, but at least someone. That's doable.
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Isn't this the creepiest photo ever? Oh my gosh it's scary!
Anyway, goal number three is to get a professional massage. I've never had one before and I have always really wanted one. I guess it's sort of indulgent, but I think after all our hard work at the new store I really do deserve to get one later this year (probably in late October or sometime after we open).
I'm doing it.
My fourth and final goal is to work out for at least 20 minutes, three times a week. It can be jogging, walking, jumping rope, whatever really. It just has to be intentional. It can't be like, oh I painted a cabinet today so that counts as my workout. Elsie and I have been talking about joining the good ol' YMCA but I don't really think I have much time to go there this month or next month, but hopefully we will soon.
I didn't have a random picture for this last one, I'm sorry. You try googling "jogging" and see if you find any pretty pictures. It's a weird one.
Is anyone else participating?
I blogged mine yesterday :)
www.kaydani20.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kayla | August 13, 2010 at 02:10 PM
I participated. :)
and I did really think that your first goal was going to be cutting back the coffee... I was excited not to be the only one!! :P I'm having a suuuper hard time with it.
this is a great project.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!! I hope you've forgiven me of my lack of Sarah Palin knowledge and allergy to dogs... ha!
xo
Posted by: hollysarah. | August 13, 2010 at 02:39 PM
these are great goals! and yes the image is creepy...he looks like a skinny cracked out burt reynolds...i have yet to post about my goals..maybe next week i will find time!
xo,
cb
www.thecitybirdsnest.blogspot.com
Posted by: cb | August 13, 2010 at 02:40 PM
I am! That image is super creepy...That's a fun goal though!
Posted by: Laura Wynn | August 13, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Gosh you are funny!
That guy looks like an uncle of mine. Actually wouldn't be suprised if it turned out to be him.
I have always wanted to go to a day spa but I am shy. Maybe that should be goal 5 for me.
I love your blog and like to see what you are cooking up next.
x
Posted by: Toni Brockliss | August 14, 2010 at 05:50 AM
Me 6! I almost stole your email friends one, but then I thought against it. I am REALLY lazy. :|
http://seenandseen.blogspot.com/2010/08/4-simple-goals-before-2011.html
Posted by: E | August 14, 2010 at 08:31 PM
I love this idea! I'm in:)
Posted by: Kate | August 15, 2010 at 12:25 PM
I am! I've already gotten started on my bedroom!
http://mallorymakesthings.blogspot.com/2010/08/simple-goals.html
Posted by: MalloryMakesThings | August 15, 2010 at 07:52 PM
WHAT THE WHAT that photo is awful!
Your goals are awesome and sound totally doable. I'm thinking up 4 of my own to put up this evening and it's rough! All mine are either too easy or too hard. Awesome idea, I'm in love with it.
Posted by: Kara | August 15, 2010 at 10:02 PM
great goals miss! I should have added exercise to my list as well since my bicycle is all broken and I haven't been getting much of a workout lately. good luck!
here are mine: http://rosemaryx.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/4-simple-goals/
Posted by: grace | August 15, 2010 at 10:02 PM
i posted that album a while back and thought it was soooo funny!
LOVE, POLLY
Posted by: the littlest polly | August 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM
this is mostly unrelated- except that it's about exercise. I just read this: http://www.fitsugar.com/Red-Face-When-Exercising-9931987
and thought of you (;
Hope everything is going wonderfully at the store!
Posted by: Andie-kins xo | August 16, 2010 at 06:48 PM
I love that you're NOT cutting out coffee. I had thought about that, but there's just no way. Maybe I'll try to join you in having water before my coffee each morning....
Here are mine:
http://micalahthayer.blogspot.com/2010/08/4-simple-goals-challenge.html
Posted by: Micalah | August 16, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Oh my gosh that photo really creeped me out! But kinda made me laugh at the same time :p
Love the goals ... I really like how different everyones seem to be.
Here are my goals...
http://aoife-blake.blogspot.com/2010/08/4-simple-goals-blog-project-by-elsie.html
Aoife x
Posted by: Aoife Blake | August 27, 2010 at 09:18 AM
just make sure you sign up for a swedish massage, and not a deep tissue! those things will KILL you! hahaha. hope you enjoy it!:)
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You have kept it simple.
Do you regularly follow up your activities, you took the trouble to think about them and record them. I am looking at setting goals and timetable and need some help in setting them up. Ive googled Goal Setting and what I thought could be simple can be expensive and Americanized.I've got off the subject a bit but wondered just what may be helpful using this medium. Any good advice greatfully appreciated. Regards Phil.
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