2008 was such a formative year. I spent a large portion trying to figure out how to do the things I want to achieve. And then… I stopped thinking about it. And I just made it happen.
Now I believe that I can do anything I set my mind to. I’ve seen me in action. But, like many people, I get tired and comfortable and lazy and I forget about the things I still need and want to do.
This page is all about accountability. If I put my goals out there, I will have a constant reminder … aside from the nagging voice inside my head. In a way, it’s like time travel, this me urging on the future me. Reminding me that I can do it. All of it. Easily. So, let’s get to it, shall we?
I challenge myself to be healthier. I’m not sure what that means yet, or how to get there – but the jeans are tight and the lung capacity is low. That has to change. I want to be here, in a healthy way, for a long, long time.
I challenge myself to go out of my comfort zone. I have big ideas but rarely follow through because of fear. Fear of judgment, fear of not being capable, fear of failure. Big ideas don’t get realized without a bit of danger.
I challenge myself to find balance. I know what this means, and I think I know what it entails, but I have to allow myself to have it. I stress too much, I react too much. I need to remember to slow down and be good to myself.
I challenge myself to double my income. Why not? I could stand it! And I think this will be an eventuality of the previous challenges.
I challenge myself to find a mate. I’ve had a full year of healing, I think it’s time to find a man who is worthy of all my experiences. I feel like I’ve finally come into my own, and I think what I have is better off shared. Life is better when you share the good stuff.
I challenge myself to save more money. It comes with the added income, right? I save a pittance now, but at least I save something. My father always said, “Pay yourself first.” And I do. I just can’t pay me very much. But I want that to change. Big time.
I challenge myself to pay off my debt. What is the use of saving, if debt hangs over my head like a dead skin? I have just enough debt for it to be uncomfortable, enough for it get out of hand. I’m managing it – but I want it gone. Mind you, none of that debt was accumulated from mindless spending. Survival and the odd trip to Austin (which was SO very necessary).
I challenge myself to travel. I have plans to go to S. Korea in May – which I will do. And that trip alone will be amazing, but I want to find good reason to see a bit of the world in 2009. I want to see at least 1 of the many destinations that have been rolling around in my head for the last 10 years. Italy, Spain, Peru, roadtrip across America, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It’s a good list.
That’s a lot of challenges. I should stop now before I dig in too deep. I know this page will get edited, as time moves on, but I won’t forget my original intent.
Fingers crossed,
Tina xoxo
