Me again, to answer your question regarding goals. I have a couple of mantras which help me accomplish my goals. My most long time one is quitting too soon is quitting early. The second one is: not trying is not an option. I’m currently training for a 5k Santa Shuffle. A little problem has set me back in my scheduled training, but I have resumed and am feeling better. My other goals are learning guitar, ukulele, reading goals. My mantras may have to be repeated daily to achieve my goals. I did not have deadlines or timeframes to accomplish these goals. The silver lining for me is that I am trying.
Thank you for sharing. Those five words were spoken by Rick Ridgeway, mountaineer,adventurer. These five easy,not complex words have helped me during difficult times. Like so many of us, there have been many difficult times, but I have always figured it out. I have found this phrase helps me to not overthink situations, but to commit and figure it out. I deleted my previous comment so I could provide a more thorough explanation, and my insight on those five words.
Thanks for providing a name, Barb. I'm sure it was a sports figure whose quote I read. Perhaps he had borrowed it from Rick Ridgeway. Geat to know where it originated! Using this phrase reminds me of another practice I learned through my gratitude group. Each year I try to pick an anchor word to focus on through the year. I find it makes a positive difference s well.
Me again, to answer your question regarding goals. I have a couple of mantras which help me accomplish my goals. My most long time one is quitting too soon is quitting early. The second one is: not trying is not an option. I’m currently training for a 5k Santa Shuffle. A little problem has set me back in my scheduled training, but I have resumed and am feeling better. My other goals are learning guitar, ukulele, reading goals. My mantras may have to be repeated daily to achieve my goals. I did not have deadlines or timeframes to accomplish these goals. The silver lining for me is that I am trying.
What a wonderful attitude and approach! I love mantras too keep focused on the things that are important. What is a 5k Santa Shuffle?
The Shuffle is the yearly Salvation Army fundraising fun walk,run event. It’s held every December. This year it is a virtual event.
That's very cool!
Thank you for sharing. Those five words were spoken by Rick Ridgeway, mountaineer,adventurer. These five easy,not complex words have helped me during difficult times. Like so many of us, there have been many difficult times, but I have always figured it out. I have found this phrase helps me to not overthink situations, but to commit and figure it out. I deleted my previous comment so I could provide a more thorough explanation, and my insight on those five words.
Thanks for providing a name, Barb. I'm sure it was a sports figure whose quote I read. Perhaps he had borrowed it from Rick Ridgeway. Geat to know where it originated! Using this phrase reminds me of another practice I learned through my gratitude group. Each year I try to pick an anchor word to focus on through the year. I find it makes a positive difference s well.
Great. My family has a saying Let’s Barb it up! Positivity keeps me on track.
What an amazing journey and what an inspiration! I have no idea where these thoughts will lead but now I'm thinking and that feels very, very good.
Ooh, I like it when a post gets people thinking!