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Goal Reflection
Apr. 23rd, 2021 03:08 pmAs the end of April approaches, it's time to reflect on how I got on with my goals for the past year.
Goal 1: Continue to write all the things
I have had this goal since I began making annual goals back in 2014. And it stood me in good stead for most of that time. This past year, however, I have cut back on writing all the things, and become more selective on what I write, so that it is down to the challenges and exchanges I enjoy rather than making a point of trying different things. So, although I might say I've not really achieved the goal this year, I am quite happy with what I have done, which is what matters.
Goal 2: Do something new every month
Yes, I have managed to do something new each month, although none have been particularly major - but that was difficult due to lockdown anyway. And I reckon retiring can easily count as something new - I've never done it before. I've had a version of this goal since 2017, when I was determined not to fall into a rut, and be willing to try new things rather than say 'I can't because I've not done it before'. Again, I'm moving away from this goal, because it has opened up so many possibilities that, with the overall structure of my life changing, it no longer describes what I want to do.
Goal 3: Do some craft every evening when I'm home
Easily achieved. Plus if the evening wasn't available there was always time in the day. It's true this goal was set when I hadn't realised how much time would be spent at home this past year, but on the positive side it did provide a sense that although I wasn't able to do many things, there were all these wonderful crafts to keep me occupied.
I've had all three goals in some version for at least three years, and have achieved a lot thanks to setting them. Looking at them, though, it does feel right that this year I have gone for three new goals which reflect my change in circumstances. Which doesn't mean I won't be continuing to write, craft and try new things, just that these are now well established and other areas could benefit from a bit of accountability.
Goal 1: Continue to write all the things
I have had this goal since I began making annual goals back in 2014. And it stood me in good stead for most of that time. This past year, however, I have cut back on writing all the things, and become more selective on what I write, so that it is down to the challenges and exchanges I enjoy rather than making a point of trying different things. So, although I might say I've not really achieved the goal this year, I am quite happy with what I have done, which is what matters.
Goal 2: Do something new every month
Yes, I have managed to do something new each month, although none have been particularly major - but that was difficult due to lockdown anyway. And I reckon retiring can easily count as something new - I've never done it before. I've had a version of this goal since 2017, when I was determined not to fall into a rut, and be willing to try new things rather than say 'I can't because I've not done it before'. Again, I'm moving away from this goal, because it has opened up so many possibilities that, with the overall structure of my life changing, it no longer describes what I want to do.
Goal 3: Do some craft every evening when I'm home
Easily achieved. Plus if the evening wasn't available there was always time in the day. It's true this goal was set when I hadn't realised how much time would be spent at home this past year, but on the positive side it did provide a sense that although I wasn't able to do many things, there were all these wonderful crafts to keep me occupied.
I've had all three goals in some version for at least three years, and have achieved a lot thanks to setting them. Looking at them, though, it does feel right that this year I have gone for three new goals which reflect my change in circumstances. Which doesn't mean I won't be continuing to write, craft and try new things, just that these are now well established and other areas could benefit from a bit of accountability.
