Had a discussion last week with a friend of how I am not one of those people who sets life goals, how I tend to look at 6-12months in advance but no further. Well. Then of course I found a little red notebook I had forgotten about... on the first page in uppercase I have printed LIFE GOALS. Hmm. And have scribbled notes under the headings financial, career, relationshiops, spiritual and health.
Think I wrote these down about 6-8 months ago when I was at a low point, in an attempt to find some direction to my life, and no doubt spurred by something I'd read. It is encouraging that I have actually made some progress in most of those categories. Certainly the satisfaction of planning ahead and seeing your goals achieved is nice, but I can't help thinking defensively, what if they fail? (Read: what if I fail?). Pessimistic, I know, but it is a safe and predictable place in my mind. Besides, I always thought it was restrictive to plan too far ahead, like it might blind you to other opportunities. But maybe there is some value to some higher-level goals at least.
On another note, I went through another phase of anxiety last week, similar to how I felt around this time. Wonder if there is a pattern emerging. Will stay tuned. Think I might be beginning to understand myself better now. :)
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