This is comforting to hear because the process of achievement seems so slow. Like most people, I want results -- um -- like, yesterday! (As an aside I also don't want it to take too much effort.)
Don't expect much, do I? <sheepish grin>
This is the challenge of goal-setting -- wanting too much too fast. It usually results in running a marathon three days in a row and then dropping the process altogether.
Some authors reinforce this by saying you must have all areas of your life sorted out and be working on each at an even pace (see the goal wheel) to be a success. You should want a perfectly round (balanced) wheel.
Realistically, how does that happen in a modern busy life? I get distracted and overwhelmed just thinking about it! If I had perfect balance already, I wouldn't need to be goal-setting.
Allan Wilson, in his book The Quick and Tiny Guide to a Great Big Life, says that working on too many areas at the same time can be like...
pushing an elephant up a mountain. And, unless the elephant is walking on its own -- and really wants to go -- I can pretty much guarantee I'm not going to get it to the top!
He explains, "Working on one area at the outset increases the likelihood of a positive result, which leads to change, which is backed by confidence and belief that the process works. This increase in self confidence, and belief in your ability to create new outcomes from old challenges, can then be transferred and put to use on all challenges."
Now that's more like it!
For me, this makes the task more doable, the chances of success more likely.
I feel good about choosing one area (the physical) as a primary focus, while I continue to develop my other goals. I should mention, though, I am not neglecting the other areas of my life -- I have had, for example, a few interesting dates that fit with my (as yet unwritten) relationship goals.
These will, of course, be shared in future posts. Or not. <winks>
He explains, "Working on one area at the outset increases the likelihood of a positive result, which leads to change, which is backed by confidence and belief that the process works. This increase in self confidence, and belief in your ability to create new outcomes from old challenges, can then be transferred and put to use on all challenges."
Now that's more like it!
For me, this makes the task more doable, the chances of success more likely.
I feel good about choosing one area (the physical) as a primary focus, while I continue to develop my other goals. I should mention, though, I am not neglecting the other areas of my life -- I have had, for example, a few interesting dates that fit with my (as yet unwritten) relationship goals.
These will, of course, be shared in future posts. Or not. <winks>
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