I usually take time out each year to size up my life so to speak. I look at my goals, achieved and not, then make a list of all the things that have changed over the year. Usually I am a bit dismayed at the things I never got to but I always surprise myself with the things I did accomplish. But I'm always disappointed by the fact I let my secret dreams disappear in all the daily chaos of simply "surviving".
What I figured out through process of having good years and bad, is that writing my goals down increases dramatically my success rate! Yup, you heard me, simply taking the time to write my goals on a piece of paper and then stash it, increases the probability of success! Sounds easy, well the truth is writing down goals is NOT something most people do. I don't know why, maybe they feel that to write down a bunch of goals is to "see" all the things "they'll never do".
I mention the process of "goal setting" and review because for caregivers this simple activity should become almost a religious experience. Being consistent and true to your life as you try to care for others is probably more important than actually care-giving. It means that as your family member makes his/her way through healing you will continue to make progress in your own life. And this is no small feat when faced with mental health issues of a family member.
Investing in your dreams will improve your ability to give back!
If you are still reading this post you may be interested in joining me for a coaching group -- "Live Life Now!" - This is a goal setting program with the caregiver in mind. If you have forgotten your own dreams and want to resurrect them, join us. The cost is only 47.00 and it begins in October.
Resurrect your dreams now! No one is going to do it for you and if you do nothing, this next year will be much the same as this year. Moving through the fear, and getting back in touch with YOUR dreams is exciting-- don't delay, click above to read on........
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