I downloaded this app yesterday, this is the first substack I read start to finish and it’s exactly why I was seeking new content. Motivation, without trashing my nervous system. 👏👏👏
I noticed you put "open your own bank account" in there. As intellectually ridiculous as it sounds - this feels like cheating on my husband. Ludicrous, right? Ugh. I hate this. I've always encouraged my daughter to have her own bank account, but haven't been able to sustain one myself. We just weren't able to have "extra" cash to stash. I'll try it now. At 61.
Funnily enough I am 25 and reading this and relating to a lot of it! I’ve had a lot of stress in my early 20s and only now am I opening up my worldview to all the possibilities I can achieve - like moving countries. It scares me and I’ve put it off for many months but now I have a date in mind and I’m going to actually reach for it - day by day (with many Reddit threads read) until I can buy the plane ticket and get there.
I love this! I wrote about the overwhelm of goal setting recently and this provides a great alternative. I will definitely consider this going into the new year.
Thank you for these gentle steps to getting past those insane goals.
I have a big audacious goal, but I (for once) have a plan that involves little steps, including realigning my Substack (and reducing it a bit). I have a couple of other “I need to do this” goals, but one’s in process and we know what to do. The other is a bit muddled, but I think I can get there.
I love the toddler description 😂 that is so on target!!!
Yeah, I’m afraid I filed for divorce and figured out the rest later. But in my defense I had drawn the line 24 years before and he didn’t just cross it, he danced a damn conga over it. 😤 7 days later he got papers and 31 days later I was divorced. That was when I was 45 and at 62 I can confidently say ‘I did the right thing’ shoulda actually done it sooner 😒 BUT, do I now have PTSD & panic attacks? the answer is yes 🙄 but I’m still better off.
Thank you for this. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Approaching goals and change from a perspective of respecting the nervous system is so important. I appreciate the mental shift.
Perfect timing and just what I needed to hear… I KNOW these things but reading your clear and compassionate words makes me sigh with relief. The perfect balm to start the day, month, and year. Thank you!
I downloaded this app yesterday, this is the first substack I read start to finish and it’s exactly why I was seeking new content. Motivation, without trashing my nervous system. 👏👏👏
Love Micro-Audacious Goals! We will give this a try.
I noticed you put "open your own bank account" in there. As intellectually ridiculous as it sounds - this feels like cheating on my husband. Ludicrous, right? Ugh. I hate this. I've always encouraged my daughter to have her own bank account, but haven't been able to sustain one myself. We just weren't able to have "extra" cash to stash. I'll try it now. At 61.
Funnily enough I am 25 and reading this and relating to a lot of it! I’ve had a lot of stress in my early 20s and only now am I opening up my worldview to all the possibilities I can achieve - like moving countries. It scares me and I’ve put it off for many months but now I have a date in mind and I’m going to actually reach for it - day by day (with many Reddit threads read) until I can buy the plane ticket and get there.
I love this! I wrote about the overwhelm of goal setting recently and this provides a great alternative. I will definitely consider this going into the new year.
Thank you, your writing has been a lifeline for me since I found you a month or so ago.
Thank you for these gentle steps to getting past those insane goals.
I have a big audacious goal, but I (for once) have a plan that involves little steps, including realigning my Substack (and reducing it a bit). I have a couple of other “I need to do this” goals, but one’s in process and we know what to do. The other is a bit muddled, but I think I can get there.
I love the toddler description 😂 that is so on target!!!
Yeah, I’m afraid I filed for divorce and figured out the rest later. But in my defense I had drawn the line 24 years before and he didn’t just cross it, he danced a damn conga over it. 😤 7 days later he got papers and 31 days later I was divorced. That was when I was 45 and at 62 I can confidently say ‘I did the right thing’ shoulda actually done it sooner 😒 BUT, do I now have PTSD & panic attacks? the answer is yes 🙄 but I’m still better off.
Thank you for this. It’s good to know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Approaching goals and change from a perspective of respecting the nervous system is so important. I appreciate the mental shift.
Perfect timing and just what I needed to hear… I KNOW these things but reading your clear and compassionate words makes me sigh with relief. The perfect balm to start the day, month, and year. Thank you!