Goals and Achievements!

[quietlylooking]

Setting small goals for myself here for this afternoon in the hope that it will provide motivation (while I continue to procrastinate for a bit longer). Clean out the car. Laundry. Exercise. Painting my toenails. Raiding the garden for dinner.

 

[LikeableMe]

Setting small goals for myself here for this afternoon in the hope that it will provide motivation (while I continue to procrastinate for a bit longer). Clean out the car. Laundry. Exercise. Painting my toenails. Raiding the garden for dinner.

How are you getting on?

 

[quietlylooking]

How are you getting on?

I got it all done! And I admit, having posted what I was planning to do did keep me a bit more on task. So thanks!

 

[LikeableMe]

I got it all done! And I admit, having posted what I was planning to do did keep me a bit more on task. So thanks!

It’s proven as a good way to motivate - that’s one of the main reasons I wanted to start the thread! well done on getting it all done!

 

[LikeableMe]

Simultaneously working on a speech and a story and STILL procratinating here.

My Goals - Finish the speech by tonight and the story by next weekend.

Also...drink more water!

Good luck! These all seem like achievable goals!

 

[LikeableMe]

Thank you

A short term goal - I’ve always wanted to learn how to make fudge!

So I looked up a recipe at work today (oops naughty me) and if I remember to get all the ingredients I will give it a go on my next day off

I picked up the ingredients today

 

[quietlylooking]

Likeable Me, I hope your fudge turns out well. I failed abysmally the last time I tried to make it... first it was too hard, then too soft... at which point I beat in a ton of powdered sugar and called it done.

(Interesting words for a site like Lit, perhaps?)

 

[LikeableMe]

Likeable Me, I hope your fudge turns out well. I failed abysmally the last time I tried to make it... first it was too hard, then too soft... at which point I beat in a ton of powdered sugar and called it done.

(Interesting words for a site like Lit, perhaps?)

I was reading about things that could go wrong, and how to prevent or fix them - apparently having a sugar thermometer made a big difference to people, as a lot of problems seemed to be caused by not getting the sugar to the correct temperature!

I have a feeling a sugar thermometer is going to be hard to find... if I don’t get one in time for this batch, it gives me an excuse to try again

I’m not even sure I’ll eat it myself - but I’ve always wanted to try making it! So, why not?

 

[LikeableMe]

Thank goodness I realised today that I had picked up one of the wrong ingredients for my fudge making goal! I got the correct one - ready for tomorrow’s attempt I’m excited!

 

[NorthRockJohnson]

My goal is to go full keto from now until my physical at the end of next month. I'm gonna nail THE FUCK out of that goal.

 

[LikeableMe]

So the fudge is now cooling. It will be a couple of hours before the moment of truth! I couldn’t get a sugar thermometer, so I’m not sure whether it reached the required temperature before I started beating it.

But I’m happy I tried dipping my finger in the mixture tasted fine, so very curious how the finished product will turn out!

 

[LikeableMe]

My goal is to go full keto from now until my physical at the end of next month. I'm gonna nail THE FUCK out of that goal.

Great motivation there!

 

[Leigh81]

My achievement I guess was getting scuba certified a few weeks ago.
My goal since cancer is to live life to the fullest so that's what I'm doing.

L

 

[LikeableMe]

My achievement I guess was getting scuba certified a few weeks ago.
My goal since cancer is to live life to the fullest so that's what I'm doing.

L

Congratulations

Keep it up! Too many get caught up in the daily grind and forget to live a little!

 

[LikeableMe]

So the fudge is now cooling. It will be a couple of hours before the moment of truth! I couldn’t get a sugar thermometer, so I’m not sure whether it reached the required temperature before I started beating it.

But I’m happy I tried dipping my finger in the mixture tasted fine, so very curious how the finished product will turn out!

It’s amazing! Packaging it in pretty boxes as gifts

 

[LikeableMe]

My fudge turned out so well, that I’m aiming to make another batch to gift to those who looked out for me today

 

[LikeableMe]

Anyone got any New Year’s resolutions they would like to share?

I decided to pop back to this thread as the last couple of days have had me thinking deeply. I want to change my life. I hate my job, I left the one I loved for stability and a work-life balance. It tipped even more towards work, and I haven’t seen friends in a year now. And when I think ahead, I can’t even see any time off in the horizon! Life is too short to dedicate every waking minute to a job I am unhappy in. I’m getting caught in a cycle of depression. Wake up - eat, run for the bus, work, work, work. Finish work, run for the bus. If I’m lucky, I’ll be home before midnight. Try to get to sleep ASAP. Repeat.

I’ve had some days off recently, and I suddenly realised I was running everywhere I have to go - it’s become a habit that could be why I’m suddenly losing weight lol!

So, my goals are to either find a new job, or to work out a way to change this one, so that I can get a better work life balance.

To reconnect with old friends

To keep losing weight - I could do with going down a couple more clothes sizes

To keep being open and honest and pushing my boundaries with people I care about

And to get a kitten! I really want one, but I just don’t have time for one, it wouldn’t be fair to feed it in the morning then disappear all day, feed it in the night then go to bed. I consider that neglect. Pets are family, in my opinion!

And finally, to keep working on the home, to try to make it a safe, liveable space.

Big goals - but they need achieving.

 

[jasonmason]

To get heat in my upstairs by the end of the day.

 

[LikeableMe]

To get heat in my upstairs by the end of the day.

How did it go?

 

[jasonmason]

How did it go?

They got it fixed at about 4pm. Still way too late to salvage my plans for the weekend. But hey, I have heat now.

 

[LikeableMe]

Thought I’d pop back in here, as I’m constantly thinking about goals!

My goal to lose weight is going well. I have a health condition that makes it very difficult - but not impossible - to lose weight, and I’ve noticed a steady loss

The goal to sort out my living situation is going well also. Slow progress, but as long as I see progress, I’m happy! I spent six hours on it, on my last day off.

And once all the living situation plans are complete - I can reduce my work hours or change my job, which starts a whole new set of goals! Staying focused on the end goal is keeping me going.

 

[LikeableMe]

Well, I’ve met the next goal of changing my job - and sooner than I expected! I was headhunted, which put me in a unique position in this industry of being able to negotiate terms! Got myself a pay rise, I no longer work all late shifts, and I’ve even negotiated the possibility of dropping a day’s work in a few months time - which allows me time to use the additional income to buy the furniture and medical procedure I need.

So my new goals are to have the furniture/living situation sorted and the medical treatment complete in time to meet that deadline where I’d be able to drop a day’s work.

I can’t believe I’m actually getting there - I never thought I could pull this off! This has been a long, difficult road.

 

[LikeableMe]

I was just reading some of the goals litsters shared in here, and curious how far you have all got in achieving them?

 

[LikeableMe]

Well, I’ve met the next goal of changing my job - and sooner than I expected! I was headhunted, which put me in a unique position in this industry of being able to negotiate terms! Got myself a pay rise, I no longer work all late shifts, and I’ve even negotiated the possibility of dropping a day’s work in a few months time - which allows me time to use the additional income to buy the furniture and medical procedure I need.

So my new goals are to have the furniture/living situation sorted and the medical treatment complete in time to meet that deadline where I’d be able to drop a day’s work.

I can’t believe I’m actually getting there - I never thought I could pull this off! This has been a long, difficult road.

Completely forgot I wrote this - medical treatment started today

 

[LikeableMe]

Anyone got any New Year’s resolutions they would like to share?

I decided to pop back to this thread as the last couple of days have had me thinking deeply. I want to change my life. I hate my job, I left the one I loved for stability and a work-life balance. It tipped even more towards work, and I haven’t seen friends in a year now. And when I think ahead, I can’t even see any time off in the horizon! Life is too short to dedicate every waking minute to a job I am unhappy in. I’m getting caught in a cycle of depression. Wake up - eat, run for the bus, work, work, work. Finish work, run for the bus. If I’m lucky, I’ll be home before midnight. Try to get to sleep ASAP. Repeat.

I’ve had some days off recently, and I suddenly realised I was running everywhere I have to go - it’s become a habit that could be why I’m suddenly losing weight lol!

So, my goals are to either find a new job, or to work out a way to change this one, so that I can get a better work life balance.

To reconnect with old friends

To keep losing weight - I could do with going down a couple more clothes sizes

To keep being open and honest and pushing my boundaries with people I care about

And to get a kitten! I really want one, but I just don’t have time for one, it wouldn’t be fair to feed it in the morning then disappear all day, feed it in the night then go to bed. I consider that neglect. Pets are family, in my opinion!

And finally, to keep working on the home, to try to make it a safe, liveable space.

Big goals - but they need achieving.

I was curious how far I’m getting with my goals, so I’m glad I started this thread last year!

Reconnect with old friends - I reached out to some, the connection is still there, but I’ve decided to keep to myself for a bit, while I work through some health issues. So communication is re-established, but not constant. (My choice)

Weight loss - This goal is going really well, and as the works on my home are coming together, my gym equipment will soon be set up and as someone who loves exercise - I can’t wait

Openness, honesty and pushing boundaries with those I care about - well, I did great at this. I got to the point where my defences were down, I showed who I was, and I gave every piece of me. Let’s just say my heart is now so broken it’s turned to ash. But I achieved my goal.

To get a kitten - Haven’t got one yet, but I don’t want to bring an animal in while works are being completed. I don’t think it would be fair. Animals are family, and they deserve to move into a completed home.

Keep working on the home - This is going so much better than expected! I didn’t think I would be doing as much of the work myself as I am doing! I am on track to have a whole room completed by Christmas. Just depends on how my health is doing next week, but I won’t be too hard on myself if I’m not able to complete it by then. What good would a nice room be, if I kill myself working on it??

So yeah - it’s going great, broken heart aside. So many seeds planted, so many flowers starting to bloom. I’m going to keep working on things in the home, and I’m so excited to start up my exercise regime again (I’m an exercise/sports enthusiast, I’ve missed it like crazy whilst living out of boxes). I’m going to reduce my hours or change my job completely, as the one I’m in just isn’t for me. And I’m going to be a lot more careful with where I place my trust from now on.

Looking forward to a new beginning!

And my goal for today is to get through a challenging shift, and show the assholes at work what I’m made of