Going for Your Goals
I have written previous blogs on “me time”, about not buying into the idea of pop culture determining the ultimate body type, and on not overextending yourself. Now I am challenging you to take it one step further.
Was there ever a time, or perhaps more than one, where you did something not because you wanted to do it but because somebody else thought it was best for you? I would not be surprised if the answer was yes. Sometimes it’s easy to be scared about going after the things you want. Whether it’s because you don’t trust your own intuition or you don’t want to fall short of someone else’s expectations, you let someone else map out your journey.
It happens with food too. You find yourself at a restaurant with friends. They are all ordering salads and even though you really wanted a steak that day, you jump on the bandwagon and order a salad as well. Or perhaps you do order the steak, and one of your friends chimes in, “Steak?! I thought you were on a diet!” At which point you immediately change to the salad saying it was a momentary lapse in judgment. If you want steak, have steak. That is what intuitive eating is all about. Honor your hunger and the desire for the food you want, and it will be easier to respect your fullness when you have had enough.
It is true for anything in life. Focus on the things you want and make them happen. It is your journey to navigate, not someone else’s. While you can let others weigh in on situations, know in the end that the only person’s whose opinion matters is yours.
Your turn to take action: How have other’s opinions affected you in life?
Nice post Bonnie. A reminder to me of how important influence is. We can let the influence of others impact our decisions when we lose focus on our own purpose. Clearly, understanding our goals ans having a written plan will help keep that focus.
I agree Barry. I find a written plan to be most helpful. And remembering that we need to make the things we want happen…it’s not going to happen on it’s own.
I love your statement: “Focus on the things you want and make them happen.”
I try to follow my own wants – it’s not always easy, but I do respect myself when I’m true to myself! Thanks for the encouragement!
You’re welcome. We all need a little encouragement once in a while. Good luck!
I spent most of my life following other people’s path for me. And it’s gotten me absolutely nowhere. So now I’m blazing my own path. Conquering the world!
Good for you Gwynne! Good luck, I’m sure you’ll be successful!
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Congratulations on finishing the April event! Stopping in from the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Thank you Linda Ann. Congrats to you as well! It’s been fun!