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I ought to set myself goals.
I've been feeling so fleeting, like I have a lack of control, I'm just being pulled in whichever way life pulls me. I find myself doing things because thats what I'm supposed to do, that's what would align best with the idea I have of what life should be.
So today I was telling my boyfriend this, and he shared that I should set myself goals. That way, I'll feel a greater sense of ownership of what I do. I already do a lot of things, but now when I do something, it will be because it will help bring me closer to the goal I decided to achieve.
As a result I know I'll feel greater satisfaction with myself, because I am living consciously. Like I DID THAT!!! I KNEW I COULD DO THAT!!!
Is this what it means to reach a higher consciousness?
Heres to being present in our lives š„āØ
Feb 23, 2025
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Recently realized that my girlfriend makes goals that are achievable and beneficial to her life and actually achieves them because thatās what goals are for. I have never made a goal i stuck to and achieved with it in mind and iām realizing maybe itās important to. This probably feels really obvious to everyone else but iām almost two years out of consistent sewerslidal ideation tendencies and im still trying to reclaim my life and look forward and into the future instead of being forever trapped in the past #whenwillistopfeelingeleven
Feb 13, 2025
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This might not necessarily apply to your situation, but I figured Iād share my thoughts anyway.
Often I think we buy into narratives we impose on ourselves about what will make us truly happy or content. People spend a lot of their lives chasing some lofty goal, often at great personal cost, both mental and physical. And once they get there, the result might not even be that great. There might be some complications that were never considered. Or, the day-to-day reality of the dream made manifest isnāt as glamourous or fulfilling as we thought it would be.
Iām not saying you need to disregard your aspirations. But I think itās good to have an open mind about potential futures, even beyond what you see as being immediately fulfilling, or the ātruestā version of yourself. I know itās hard in our world to conceive of our self-worth outside of what we spend a great deal of our time doing. At the same time, I think itās possible to strike a balance between what we think we want and what ends up making us happy.
Hope that makes sense.
Nov 7, 2024
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Write it out, like youāre doing here! everyone has already said youāre super young so find hope and peace in that whenever youāre panicking about what you should be doing. Donāt worry too much about love, thatās going to come at its own time. your career will take shape over time and you always have chances to change it.
How do I feel grounded (context, iām 30, feeling decently settled). I constantly make lists of what I need to do or want to do (these are separate!). Today I need to do xyz at work, I need to make plans for this weekend, I need to buy new cat food, I want to work out twice, I want to cook something with zucchini, I want to listen to a new podcast episode
Some other things: I always try to have an artistic outlet. I ask questions about things I donāt know (this is everywhere, work, at the cafe, in yoga class, I Google if Iām curious). I go to therapy and when I make goals I only think of my own happiness.
Jan 22, 2025
