Setting goals. How many of us have set new years resolutions and 6 weeks later (or less) you haven't followed through with it? Ever had a to do list that of things, could be little things that need sorting out... lies undone for longer than you care to truly admit. Watch this video below about leaving things undone by Jordan Peterson. Jordan Peterson is a psychology professor that I've found in recent days. He's a very interesting man who has been in the firing line of some negative attention by the media on some of his views. You can check out his channel for more info on this if you're interested in JP. I like to listen ot JP's talks, I find what he has to say very interesting. In this video he talks about dragons. It doesn't take a genius to figure out what the dragon represents in real life. It represents those things that we are leaving undone that really should be tended to. Those things that you are neglecting to give attention to. This could be anything from, decluttering, clearing out the car. To not acknowledging a problem within your relationship with someone. To something personal that you need to tend to spiritually/psychologically. What about those goals you set yourself? Well maybe you could incorporate a "Dragon List". It's very therapeutic. Make a list of all the things that you have been "meaning to do" be it the things I have mentioned, or something else that you might be able to think of. It feels good to get them down on paper. Make another list of when you wish to get these things done by. Make the time frame realistic. Chances are when you start out writing out these dragons, you may feel pretty motivated to get shit done. That will fizzle out. set out a realistic time frame of when you want to have these things done by, item by item individually. Adopt a similar mindset for goals of tasks you would like to accomplish in your lifetime. For instance, be at intermediate level for yoga in one year. Start going to a class in computer sciences. Take up a new career by starting a new degree. Travel the world by the time you are 30. Then set out realistic time frames along with bullet points to supporting tasks you need to undertake in order to accomplish these goals. My dragon list is posted on my bedroom wall so I always see it as soon as i get up. I've made the goals as realistic and achievable as I can. The key is to make the goals are doable as possible. If you set yourself a goal for example to lose 15lb in 2 weeks. (Depending on how fast or slow your metabolism is) this might not be realistic, achievable or healthy for that matter. Best to adopt an approach like; lose 1lb a week. For fitness, instead of committing to 2 hour workout/gym time/pilates etc a day. Try 10 pushups each morning when you get up. Going to the gym twice a week and one youtube work out at home. Eventually work your way up so as this is now a part of your daily routine. So far my dragon list consists of some of the following: 1) yoga 5 days a week (15 mins) 2) meditate 15 mins a day (5 days a week) 3) pole dance once a week 4) wedding plans underway 5) study for nursing 6) think of another career path alongside/enhance nursing 7) lose weight 8) eat 1x greens a day 9) eat generally healthier 10) exercise more These are the topics that I have chosen, within these there are many sub categories of how to achieve these goals. Try making a dragon list and efficient goal setting and please let me know how you get on :)
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AuthorI am a 25 year old nurse, who is trying to find herself. This blog will contain epiphanies I have, my yoga progress and other such things. Enjoy. :) Archives
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