Have you reached your goals? (26)
Fear of failure hinders us from doing a lot of things we would like.
Most of what I want to do that I haven't done yet are on more of a personal rather than a professional level. I have a really good job - one that I've wanted for a long time. I love doing it. So now, perhaps some travel, which I am doing some but more on a local level. Perhaps something new to volunteer at - I enjoy giving time back to my community. And maybe update my 'list', you know, sit down and really think about what I would like in each area of my life.
Then pick one thing from each area to work on.
Most of what I want to do that I haven't done yet are on more of a personal rather than a professional level. I have a really good job - one that I've wanted for a long time. I love doing it. So now, perhaps some travel, which I am doing some but more on a local level. Perhaps something new to volunteer at - I enjoy giving time back to my community. And maybe update my 'list', you know, sit down and really think about what I would like in each area of my life.
Then pick one thing from each area to work on.
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"Having been married at a young age,I never got the
chance to complete high school.I was just too busy
making babies
.However,after I lost my
husband,I thought to myself,"Do I really want to sit
back and watch my life pass me by?".So,I enrolled
in Adult Education and,have been doing so for the
past 5-6 years now.And although it's been a very
slow and tedious process,I know that I'll achieve
my goal and that is to have that diploma to say
that yes,I've done it!!
Now as to what I'd like to do?I'd like to continue
to be the strong woman that I know I am and,to
continue giving my family and friends my time
and love.Also,I'd like to someday meet Darrin;
he's such an awesome person to know (thank you "D").
And,I'd like to someday
make a trip to Nebraska just to say hi to a special
person.Now that would be cool!!!!
chance to complete high school.I was just too busy
making babies
.However,after I lost my husband,I thought to myself,"Do I really want to sit
back and watch my life pass me by?".So,I enrolled
in Adult Education and,have been doing so for the
past 5-6 years now.And although it's been a very
slow and tedious process,I know that I'll achieve
my goal and that is to have that diploma to say
that yes,I've done it!!
Now as to what I'd like to do?I'd like to continue
to be the strong woman that I know I am and,to
continue giving my family and friends my time
and love.Also,I'd like to someday meet Darrin;
he's such an awesome person to know (thank you "D").
And,I'd like to someday
make a trip to Nebraska just to say hi to a special
person.Now that would be cool!!!!
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sweetowen: I've been seriously thinking lately of going back to school. I've put it off for so many years & I'm surely not getting any younger. The problem is I keep coming up with excuses for not returning... probably out of fear of failure.
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
I am happy to see ur bright thinking and spritI had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
if u have time and u can cover both of ur profession than that is good to do
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My bucket list is extensive and will never be completed, on purpose, as I keep adding to it.
In three weeks I am sailing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Anchorage, Alaska with 3 other friends.
Next year I hope to sail Southern Italy. Last year I trekked to China visiting all the tourist attractions including the "Wall". Took a train to Outer Mongolia, milked a yak, four-wheeled the Gobi desert, and resided in a Mongolian yurt for a week.
Mongols are such are peaceful people. Most are not aware of the internet, worship the earth, and could care less about "What color gray do you prefer?" threads..........
In three weeks I am sailing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Anchorage, Alaska with 3 other friends.
Next year I hope to sail Southern Italy. Last year I trekked to China visiting all the tourist attractions including the "Wall". Took a train to Outer Mongolia, milked a yak, four-wheeled the Gobi desert, and resided in a Mongolian yurt for a week.
Mongols are such are peaceful people. Most are not aware of the internet, worship the earth, and could care less about "What color gray do you prefer?" threads..........
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SensualVixen: My bucket list is extensive and will never be completed, on purpose, as I keep adding to it.
In three weeks I am sailing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Anchorage, Alaska with 3 other friends.
Next year I hope to sail Southern Italy. Last year I trekked to China visiting all the tourist attractions including the "Wall". Took a train to Outer Mongolia, milked a yak, four-wheeled the Gobi desert, and resided in a Mongolian yurt for a week.
Mongols are such are peaceful people. Most are not aware of the internet, worship the earth, and could care less about "What color gray do you prefer?" threads..........
In three weeks I am sailing from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Anchorage, Alaska with 3 other friends.
Next year I hope to sail Southern Italy. Last year I trekked to China visiting all the tourist attractions including the "Wall". Took a train to Outer Mongolia, milked a yak, four-wheeled the Gobi desert, and resided in a Mongolian yurt for a week.
Mongols are such are peaceful people. Most are not aware of the internet, worship the earth, and could care less about "What color gray do you prefer?" threads..........
SV, I truly envy you! Can I hide in your suitcase??
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Polarbutterfly: "Having been married at a young age,I never got the
chance to complete high school.I was just too busy
making babies .However,after I lost my
husband,I thought to myself,"Do I really want to sit
back and watch my life pass me by?".So,I enrolled
in Adult Education and,have been doing so for the
past 5-6 years now.And although it's been a very
slow and tedious process,I know that I'll achieve
my goal and that is to have that diploma to say
that yes,I've done it!!
Now as to what I'd like to do?I'd like to continue
to be the strong woman that I know I am and,to
continue giving my family and friends my time
and love.Also,I'd like to someday meet Darrin;
he's such an awesome person to know (thank you "D").
And,I'd like to someday
make a trip to Nebraska just to say hi to a special
person.Now that would be cool!!!!
chance to complete high school.I was just too busy
making babies .However,after I lost my
husband,I thought to myself,"Do I really want to sit
back and watch my life pass me by?".So,I enrolled
in Adult Education and,have been doing so for the
past 5-6 years now.And although it's been a very
slow and tedious process,I know that I'll achieve
my goal and that is to have that diploma to say
that yes,I've done it!!
Now as to what I'd like to do?I'd like to continue
to be the strong woman that I know I am and,to
continue giving my family and friends my time
and love.Also,I'd like to someday meet Darrin;
he's such an awesome person to know (thank you "D").
And,I'd like to someday
make a trip to Nebraska just to say hi to a special
person.Now that would be cool!!!!
Good for you!! My daughter had to leave school in her senior year, because she was pregnant with Owen & on bedrest. She just recently completed & passed her test for her GED. I'll FINALLY be attending her graduation ceremony on June 2nd!!
Now she's trying to decide what exactly she wants to go to college for. She's swaying toward forensic psychology. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
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No,i did not play football ever
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sweetowen: Good for you!! My daughter had to leave school in her senior year, because she was pregnant with Owen & on bedrest. She just recently completed & passed her test for her GED. I'll FINALLY be attending her graduation ceremony on June 2nd!!
Now she's trying to decide what exactly she wants to go to college for. She's swaying toward forensic psychology. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
Now she's trying to decide what exactly she wants to go to college for. She's swaying toward forensic psychology. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
"That is way cool SO!!"
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sweetowen: I've been seriously thinking lately of going back to school. I've put it off for so many years & I'm surely not getting any younger. The problem is I keep coming up with excuses for not returning... probably out of fear of failure.
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
I wanted a national championship in dirt track racing. Upon retiring from driving I had only made it to #8 in the nation..
Poor me...........
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sweetowen: SV, I truly envy you! Can I hide in your suitcase??
Certainly........
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sweetowen: I've been seriously thinking lately of going back to school. I've put it off for so many years & I'm surely not getting any younger. The problem is I keep coming up with excuses for not returning... probably out of fear of failure.
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
Sweet, I relate so much to what you have said. I also had to give up school because I was dedicating too much time to studies and not enough time with my daughter. I found myself giving always having a reason why I couldn't do things with her. I am glad I gave it up because she is so much more important than any degree could ever be.
However, now I want to go back to school but am finding excuses why I shouldn't even think about it. I am older now and don't learn as quickly as I did 40 years ago. I also don't concentrate as easily as I did back then. So the fear of failing is holding me off to starting a project I may not be able to complete and I think that will be detrimental to my self-esteem.
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I think in a way I've reached my goals.My dream after I graduated from high school was to go to college I did that.
I dreamt of always becoming a housewife and mother I accomplished that.
My dream was to have my own business I've done that.
I dreamt of always becoming a housewife and mother I accomplished that.
My dream was to have my own business I've done that.
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Snuggs09: Sweet, I relate so much to what you have said. I also had to give up school because I was dedicating too much time to studies and not enough time with my daughter. I found myself giving always having a reason why I couldn't do things with her. I am glad I gave it up because she is so much more important than any degree could ever be.
However, now I want to go back to school but am finding excuses why I shouldn't even think about it. I am older now and don't learn as quickly as I did 40 years ago. I also don't concentrate as easily as I did back then. So the fear of failing is holding me off to starting a project I may not be able to complete and I think that will be detrimental to my self-esteem.
However, now I want to go back to school but am finding excuses why I shouldn't even think about it. I am older now and don't learn as quickly as I did 40 years ago. I also don't concentrate as easily as I did back then. So the fear of failing is holding me off to starting a project I may not be able to complete and I think that will be detrimental to my self-esteem.
Ya know, I thought the same thing until a beautiful British woman walked into our office one day. She wanted to complete her schooling to become a nurse & even had plans to enter the workforce in nursing upon completion. That woman was 92.
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somechick: I think in a way I've reached my goals.My dream after I graduated from high school was to go to college I did that.
I dreamt of always becoming a housewife and mother I accomplished that.
My dream was to have my own business I've done that.
I dreamt of always becoming a housewife and mother I accomplished that.
My dream was to have my own business I've done that.
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I will never reach all of my goals. I set constantly higher and different activities for myself. I believe it is something we must do to make life interesting and exciting.
I am heading out into the 'real world' starting today. Next month I will embark and set out on my adventure to see a large portion of the northern USA and southern Canada. I will spend three to four months experiencing new areas. Then it is on to Ireland and then on to Argentina. I added Paris to my bucket list to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city of love.
On the home front I am active in the Boy Scouts and a local soup kitchen. These and my Church allow me to wake up in the morning and look into the mirror and know there are other things than myself. I love to blend what I like to do for myself with activities to help others. This keeps me balanced!
I am heading out into the 'real world' starting today. Next month I will embark and set out on my adventure to see a large portion of the northern USA and southern Canada. I will spend three to four months experiencing new areas. Then it is on to Ireland and then on to Argentina. I added Paris to my bucket list to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city of love.
On the home front I am active in the Boy Scouts and a local soup kitchen. These and my Church allow me to wake up in the morning and look into the mirror and know there are other things than myself. I love to blend what I like to do for myself with activities to help others. This keeps me balanced!
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Big_John: I will never reach all of my goals. I set constantly higher and different activities for myself. I believe it is something we must do to make life interesting and exciting.
I am heading out into the 'real world' starting today. Next month I will embark and set out on my adventure to see a large portion of the northern USA and southern Canada. I will spend three to four months experiencing new areas. Then it is on to Ireland and then on to Argentina. I added Paris to my bucket list to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city of love.
On the home front I am active in the Boy Scouts and a local soup kitchen. These and my Church allow me to wake up in the morning and look into the mirror and know there are other things than myself. I love to blend what I like to do for myself with activities to help others. This keeps me balanced!
I am heading out into the 'real world' starting today. Next month I will embark and set out on my adventure to see a large portion of the northern USA and southern Canada. I will spend three to four months experiencing new areas. Then it is on to Ireland and then on to Argentina. I added Paris to my bucket list to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city of love.
On the home front I am active in the Boy Scouts and a local soup kitchen. These and my Church allow me to wake up in the morning and look into the mirror and know there are other things than myself. I love to blend what I like to do for myself with activities to help others. This keeps me balanced!
You will be missed here though.
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prairiewoman: You will be missed here though.
MOST DEFINITELY!!
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sweetowen: MOST DEFINITELY!!
Thank you!
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sweetowen: I've been seriously thinking lately of going back to school. I've put it off for so many years & I'm surely not getting any younger. The problem is I keep coming up with excuses for not returning... probably out of fear of failure.
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?
You did what you felt was right for your Daughter. Now Go for it for You!!!!! You go g/f!!!!!
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I had started out taking psychology courses, but have been thinking about going back for business, because of my current job.
I remember, years ago when I thought about going to school, my co-workers & supervisors were prodding me to return. One even said, when I told her that I'll be 33 when I graduate (that was a loooong time ago!), "You're going to be 33 anyway. Do you want to be 33 with or without a degree?" She was so right & now I could kick myself. But my main reason back then for not completing schooling was because I had a child with ADHD & no real father figure, so it was all on me. It was next to IMPOSSIBLE to get my school work done & still be there for her.
Now she's grown & gone. No better time to go back, right?
How about you? What have you wanted to do that you haven't yet?