Baby Steps
Sometimes you just have to think positive! You have to visualize your dreams. But you also have to take the next step which is ACTION. That is my biggest issue – no action – but I’m working on it – one step at a time. I find that when I look at a project, goal or dream as an end, it overwhelms me into doing nothing, never starting, or worse: I start, get distracted and never finish. So I have decided to look at the same project, goals and dreams as a process, and lay them out in small but essential steps. I can take each step one at a time and chip away at it bit by bit, day by day. These small victories are achievable. For example: I’m not going to “lose weight and start exercising” – rather, I’m going to watch what I eat and do some cardio – today. I’m not going to “write my one woman show.” I am going to sit down and write one particular story – today. I’m not going to “Clean my house” I’m going to clean the bathroom – today. I’m going to pick up things and put them in their place as I see them. Of course this involves a lot of lists and plans but who cares! Whatever works! I’ll keep you posted.
About Lynne Jordan
Singer, Writer, Plus-Sized Diva, Movie Lover. Star Trek lover. Very Funny.
OMG, I’m in tears reading your post about not being able to finish projects. I’m sitting here agonizing about the very same thing, Lynne. I took on what seems like a relatively simple task of thoroughly cleaning my bedroom, to include carpet cleaning. it’s been over 3 days and I’ve only managed to vacuum and spot clean the carpet, sweep down the brick walls and paneling. I have to vacuum again and run the carpet cleaner. In the meantime, I’ve been sleeping on my couch cuz my bed is covered in ‘stuff’. I’ve been told in the past to give myself credit for baby steps, however, I keep beating myself for not being able to focus on just getting it done. So, dear Lynne, know that you’re not alone. Hugs, Val
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On an upnote, I am working on solutions to my personal dilemma and will not settle for an ongoing pity party. It occurred to me that I have wonderful people in my life who have the strengths that I do not possess. I’m gong to ask them for help…no easy task for a fiercely independent person. Hello LEO!
OMG, I’m in tears reading your post about not being able to finish projects. I’m sitting here agonizing about the very same thing, Lynne. I took on what seems like a relatively simple task of thoroughly cleaning my bedroom, to include carpet cleaning. it’s been over 3 days and I’ve only managed to vacuum and spot clean the carpet, sweep down the brick walls and paneling. I have to vacuum again and run the carpet cleaner. In the meantime, I’ve been sleeping on my couch cuz my bed is covered in ‘stuff’. I’ve been told in the past to give myself credit for baby steps, however, I keep beating myself for not being able to focus on just getting it done. So, dear Lynne, know that you’re not alone. Hugs, Val
On an upnote, I am working on solutions to my personal dilemma and will not settle for an ongoing pity party. It occurred to me that I have wonderful people in my life who have the strengths that I do not possess. I’m gong to ask them for help…no easy task for a fiercely independent person. Hello LEO!