Every year I set some sort of goals or a word of the year, but I never manage to stick with them. At first, I thought maybe it was because the goals were too airy fairy so I modified them to be more specific over time. If I did stick to a goal or plan it was maybe for a month at most then I’d give up. Then it came to the point of well if I’m not going to achieve them for whatever reason, why set them in the first place. Of course, that decision came with outside pressure & opinions. So while I couldn’t plan too far ahead I changed to just setting goals for a three month period which kind of worked but still didn’t. Three months became one-month goals which became weekly goals. It got to the point where I didn’t even bother to set any goals. It wasn’t until I was reading a book about ADHD which had a section on goal setting that I had a lightbulb moment, while I’m not diagnosed as ADHD, I sure see signs of it within myself. After reading that, I kind of saw that in actual fact I was halfway there with how I was approaching my goals, but I hadn’t included any ‘plan b’ or planning out my goals in detail making each step a mini goal & of course accountability…. I was only ever accountable to me & well that was a disaster! So, with the new knowledge I had gained, 2025 goals look a whole lot more achievable while still looking very much big picture. Goal number one - Become independent. Looking at that at more detail is Keep applying for jobs by looking at Seek every day, writing deadlines with a bit of wriggle room in case of outside delays of job applications in my diary (and refer to it regularly), apply to jobs as soon as I know I am interested in them rather than procrastinating like I often do. Goal number two – Become financially viable again. While being employed would be ideal, I still need to get financially stable again & that means applying for Supported Living Payment. To do that I need to apply to WINZ online & make an appointment to see a Case Manager. make an appointment & see my doctor to get a current work capacity certificate done. My final goal is to become healthier again. While I haven’t totally let my health slip, I know it could be better. First step towards that is get more stable on my feet again – I lost confidence after a major fall and took several steps back while I recovered. Next thing is to tidy up my diet again….it’s not a disaster but after a few flare ups I know it could be better & that starts with buying the Monash University FODMAP app so that I am certain on what I can & can’t eat as well as portion sizes. Finally, I want to get my PCOS under better control. it’s manageable but I know I would prefer if my cycles were more regular. Before I fully decide whether I am going to look at more natural ways or go down the medical path with my doctor, I need to fully investigate what The PCOS Nutritionist offers. I’d rather go natural but finances may win that battle & I understand that, luckily I have a supportive doctor if I go down the medical route.
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