I Challenge....ME!
I would describe myself as laid back. After years of working in the Hospitality Industry, I don't get frazzled easily. However, underneath the calm exterior, I am my own worst critic. I am constantly challenging myself to accomplish certain tasks.
I am a control freak when it comes to my life.
This year alone, I challenged myself to give up eating red meat and pork. So far, I haven't touched the stuff. Despite all of the cookouts, I have managed to walk away from those hot dogs fresh off the grill and eat the seafood or chicken. So far, mission accomplished.
My next goal is to run a 5k before I turn 40. (I gave myself two years to get it together). LOL
I work out almost every day but running is NOT my thing. In fact, I hate it. However, the best results I have seen in trying to rid myself of the baby weight has been through running. I am vain, if nothing else. So therefore, I have incorporated running into my morning routine.
So half of the year is up and I am making progress. What is my next challenge? What personal goal can I set for myself? Have you made any goals that you are proud to say you have kept or am I the only one that beats myself up and makes constant challenges?
"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."
Denis Watley
I am a control freak when it comes to my life.
This year alone, I challenged myself to give up eating red meat and pork. So far, I haven't touched the stuff. Despite all of the cookouts, I have managed to walk away from those hot dogs fresh off the grill and eat the seafood or chicken. So far, mission accomplished.
My next goal is to run a 5k before I turn 40. (I gave myself two years to get it together). LOL
I work out almost every day but running is NOT my thing. In fact, I hate it. However, the best results I have seen in trying to rid myself of the baby weight has been through running. I am vain, if nothing else. So therefore, I have incorporated running into my morning routine.
So half of the year is up and I am making progress. What is my next challenge? What personal goal can I set for myself? Have you made any goals that you are proud to say you have kept or am I the only one that beats myself up and makes constant challenges?
"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."
Denis Watley
posted by 1969 at
4:36 AM
15 Comments:
the biggest challenge for me this year was to truly forgive folk. i generally enjoyed holding onto grudges, but in the past it never got me anything but bitterness. i feel so much better now that i've made the conscious effort to forgive folk i felt might have done me wrong for one reason or another. it's been an empowering move.
i challenged myself to quit smoking. uh, i didn't pass that one yet. however, the other challenge i made was to work out more often, which i HAVE stuck to, and it has made me smoke a whole lot less. i'm gonna have to quit eventually cuz it's interferring with my progress.
good luck with the running. i am NOT a runner, but you're right...it does the job of getting the weight off. i almost rather have someone just take a knife to me and carve the fat out of my behind than to have to run.
I'm not a big fan of running, but it's exactly what I need to do. Weights make me bigger and I'm trying to get cut. Once I start though it's cool. I just have to do it outside, it bothers me to be on a treadmill and not have the scenery change.
Again...we know we are related :-)
Running...I use to love it and now I HATED IT LOL!! So deciding to run in both a half and full marathon less them 30 days apart this year is major for me.
being more charitable...I need to do more to give back. I am so blessed in so many ways and I talk a lot about the things that are wrong in this world but I wasn't do my fair share and that was bothering me. So I am doing more charitable work and it feels good
eating healther...I started eating chicken (and fish) again because I need the protein for all this running I am doing but I am extremely conscious of what I eat and I feel so much healthier because of it
Saving...I've not done so well here this year.
Growing spiritually...I dont go to church cause I have issues with organized religions but I am very spiritual and I think my personal relationship with God is stronger then its ever been. But I am constantly trying to be better...closer to Him!
Morning Ms. 19!
I, too, am my own worst critic and that's a relatively new thing. I find it a challenge to know when it's effective and when it's crippling.
Running...Don't like it, but I do it. I'm up to 1.5 times around the track. Aiming for 3 by end of summer.
My challenge/goal this year is first, to publish my book.
In the meantime, I'd like to:
Get rid of some of the back of the leg jiggle. Ugh.
Be more kind.
Trust God more. I know better, but I still find myself trying to make things go my way, instead of listening to what He's saying.
Learn the art of brevity.
Save more $.
Buy a condo downtown BK - some way, some how...
Those (all hundred things) are it for now...
My biggest challenge this year was to keep my sanity. I almost lost 5 months ago. I was laid off for almost 10 monthsand no job prospects in sight. I was in a deep depression and I almost cracked. Actually it was by the grace of God I am sane.
I got over my fear of driving and got back on the road. It was rough, I literally had panic attacks before, during and after driving my mom to work and myself to work.
I am working on learning about Love. I am working on forgiveness. I am also working on my passion: poetry.
I have gotten published in Essence magazine. My next step with my poetry is editing my poetry books and look for publication. Also, I have never recited my poetry in front of an audience, that is my challenge for this year too.
I have other personal challenges I will not get into them all. All in all I can say this year has tried me and I have learned alot.
1969 quit being so hard on yourself, you do enough. That day of leisure you had shows you work alot. I am glad you got to chill. Chile, when you describe your day, I pass out after the workout. LOL.
girl I am like you.. my biggest critic and I take everything to heart.. but never let the public see me sweat!!!
this year I have already achieved several of my goals, personally & professionally.. problem is.. just like with weight loss.. I hit a plateau..
and that plateau had me "stagnant" hence the current situation in my life is god's way of getting me over that hump.. *that's my story and I'm sticking to it*
I love to run.. it clears my head.. but I'm guilty of not doing it as often as I like because I prefer to run outside but the treadmill is closer and easier to get to ya know.. *sigh* we gone run that 5K together.. I'm gone run it with you to suppor tya!
i tend to challenge myself as well...i wasnted to start off the year in a careet path NOT a job...so far accomplished
I wanted to make our Rally and Convention successful, so far accomplished...
HOWEVER, with going to the gym and stuff like that...not so much
working on my relationship with GOD and having that solid has been a goal and I am doing well there...
I think that its time though that I sit down and write out my 5 year plan or maybe just a 3 year plan, goals that I want to reach before I am 30...
I too am my own worst critic. I'm forever doubting myself. That's my goal -- getting over self doubt.
I'm not a fan of running either. I have bad knees and have suffered from shin splints. But good luck to you... I know you can do it.
This year I challenged myself to get into a stable work situation. I finally did it. I got a great job and it is stable.
My next two goals are to get healthier (work out a few times a week) and eat healthier (less Starbucks and more Kashi in the mornings).
I am also committed to reducing my spending. I do not need anything else new. At all.
Last year, I opened an ING account and personally challenged myself to put aside $2500 in that account by my birthday. It was tough because I don't save as much as I should, but I was happy to report that I met my goal by April, a month before my birthday. I'll be 30 next year, so I know I will have a lot of personal goals during the next 10 1/2 months.
OSAG nugguh WHAT?!?!?!?
Running is the worse but when you got a phatty in front of you at the track, it gives some good inspiration. 1 mile and counting homie..where ya at?
Finances - Yeah that goal is a bit off.
Everything else is somewhat on track or not far off...
Wow.. if your challenge isn't me. We are doing almost the samething. I guess this the year to change....
I've pretty much laid off the red meat and pork as well. I didn't vow off of it. But, I made a conscious decision to be more conscious of my consumption. So far, so good, to the point where I'm becoming intolerant of it.
I'm keeping up with my reading. Hell, I am up to about a book a week now.
I gave up cable.
So yeah, I'm making better choices all around.
Glad to see you're staying true, mama!
It seems as though my current challenge is to NOT let my current state of affairs (finances, job insecurity, emotional state) keep me from accomplishing the goals I have... Get this ... In. Mind. That's the downfall right there. I am afraid to put said goals on paper for fear of not meeting them. I have been on this tip about goals of late due in part to a little book I am devouring. Matter-of-fact, I sent out a few inspirational text msgs. regarding - goals.
"A goal without a due date is just wishful thinking. Every goal must have a milestone date by which something will happen that gets you closer to the end result."
Funny how God sends out a blanket message to His children and those of us who actually "try" to be in tune with the Spirit are "trying" to better ourselves. I LOVE running, and like Amadeo, prefer it outdoors. My coordination waivers @ times and I fear tripping on the "dreadmill." Plus I like fresh air and sights. I rise early too and hit the gym as soon as the doors open. But if I found a running buddy I would gladly forgo the gym many mornings, free my mind of all the clutter and run like 'Forest'. But I do a 5K run every Saturday and some Sunday mornings. Five-K is only a three-mile run.
Always a work in progress, or in this case a "challenge" in progress.
Thanks for this post 1969. I have been floundering for days trying to figure out what my goals are. I am a member of overachiever's anonymous and have found myself at the ripe age of 30..tired...and unsure of what challenge to tackle next.
My goal is to complete the triathlon on September 16th, but otherwise, I have no idea whatimdoing! And trying not to beat myself up about it....
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