It is not a lie that many times we begin the new year with written down wishes and goals for the new year, but then, life takes another turn giving you what you never desired most times, a bitter taste that leaves your mouth bitter till the end of that same year.
Too many times, I have had that encounter and the truth is over the years, I have resolved to live my life around accepting fate, more like not being intentional about my life and just accepting what life throws at me, then I could decide to make lemonade out of it or accept it the way it is.
I wouldn't say that is the best way to live life but at some point, I realized that it helped me worry less about tomorrow and helped me face my today and the moment but that life hindered me from being accountable for my life and that made me revolved in circle year after year, because I never had a set goal, and so just always focused more on what life throws at me which most times aren't tangible or accountable for as they weren't leading me anywhere.
This year, I decided to begin it on a clean slate, I mean if being intentional was a person, then that would be me, although it is said that the beginning doesn't justify the end all I can say is that, I have been intentional and determined about meeting my goals. Although they are simple and easily accomplishable but coming from someone who has always lived her life in the moment, it is taking a lot from her.
One thing we can not eradicate as humans is failure, disappointment, setbacks, negativity, and the rest we can mention, we all know these things and we know they happen, but one thing most people never set their minds to accept is their failing but these are things are natural phenomenon that will take place. A businessman starts his or her business and forgets that there is what the economy professors call profits and loss, they are bound to happen but the truth is we never expect it and only set our minds to succeeding and when the success doesn't happen, we blame people or things that aren't supposed to be blame.
What if we are already halfway through 2024, and nothing seems to be working as planned? What if your attempts to achieve your goals are yielding uninspiring results?
I have a habit of always getting anxious and getting worked up when things aren't going the way I planned especially on something I had put so much hope and belief in, that is why I never used to set goals and never expect from people because if they don't work out the way I expect, it hurts badly.
So, what I try to do during situations like this is to put everything aside and pretend that I didn't put down a goal, I know it's going to be difficult but it will be the best choice to make for myself, as it will help me out of my worried state and keep me stable, while I look for another way out. It is a way of repressing my mind and making it think about something else, especially something I enjoy doing and this has helped me, to always worry less, because I have a habit of worrying a lot, and most times it becomes unnecessary and ends up affecting my appearance and reactions to people around me.
This is my entry to the January edition of the contest The Thinker's Corner: 750HP Delegation for Wild Thinkers. You can click on the link to participate in the contest.
Congratulations @eliany! You have completed the following achievement on the Hive blockchain And have been rewarded with New badge(s)
Your next target is to reach 10000 upvotes.
You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word
STOP
Check out our last posts:
This is an interesting read and I've come across people who get agitated when things doesn't go as they planned. Some become bothered and end up worrying so much about too he whole situation at hand. That's something I understand.
Sometimes, being that way can make people take things to the extreme and from what I know, that isn't helpful to the situation.
Your approach is about being calm when things seems to be falling apart and you explained that taking that approach makes it easier for you to understand the situation and figure out next steps to take. That's impressive.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this.
Yeah, it's just a result of having so much to handle alone, but it can be worked on if they are conscious about it.
Thank you 😊
Becoming anxious when things don't go as planned is a big issue due to chunk of responsibility one bears but I like the fact that you try to avoid dwelling on the disappointments and still move on irrespective. Cheers
Yeah, you are totally right about what you just said. Over time I have learned to work on that aspect because it was taking a toll on me badly and affecting my health as well.
I commend your approach to physical and emotional self. It is something many need to see.
Life will always happen. It is how it is and we can't change it. Failures and disappointment will occur, and with them, we learn. Not letting yourself be pulled into the misery of what has happened is a very beautiful way to go.
Thank you, for your encouragement, I appreciate it.
Well, we can not force some things down people's throats because people will always see life from their perspective. That's life for you.
It's the best thing I can do for myself.
You are welcome 😁.
Yes, that's right. Everyone has a thing thar works for them.
You are doing well.
View more
...put everything aside and pretend that I didn't put down a goal... This sounds relieving but sure it won't be easy at all because efforts have been made.
#dreemer4life
Yeah, I said that also.
Yes you did... I was trying to picture a situation like that in my head, it's well o.
View more
What if there is a chance for you to still achieve your goals in the remaining 6 months? Relaxing and pretending is fine, but you can still re-strategize
Well, most times you just don't opt on the next available flight, for your sanity, relaxing and pretending it's fine helps you think straight about the next option while you also shake yourself off the stress you've put on yourself while trying to achieve your goals.