The Goals I Am Working On

Currently, most of my energy is spent at my day job. Any spare time is for rest and recovery. As much as I need it, it’s also a massive waste of time. I’ve realised I could be going for a Walk, learning a new skill or reaching goals.

Finding employment was a massive goal I pressured myself to do. I gave myself an ultimatum of sink or survive. My baseline choice was to continue with the existence or do something about it. By the end of the year, I had three jobs. However, there have been no other significant changes in my life since.

“ The harder you work on yourself outside of work the better your life will be ”.

This quote gave me an explanation as to why I am in this stagnant existence. I’ve become comfortable with being employed. Therefore, it's time to get focused, create new goals and adapt this reality again.

Short-Term Goals

Goal One is Fixing My Junk Food Diet. I have a lot of inconsistencies in my present diet generated by work stress, mood swings and weight goals. I feast on junk food on demanding work days and then skip meals on others to compensate. In truth, it is due to a lack of self-control and bad choices. By the time I finally get home from work, I crash. All I want to do is sleep. So, it is time to create healthier habits and eat more nourishing food.

Goal Two Is To Take Part In Regular Exercise. After being on my feet all day at work, the last thing on my mind is to go and do exercise. However, as a result of this, my health has deteriorated. I'm finding the demands of my day job challenging to get through. Therefore, daily exercise will massively improve my physical and mental well-being. 

Three. Increase Water Intake. Not looking after myself at work led to me being sick with extreme dehydration and exhaustion. 

Four. Daily Journaling. Journaling has become a minor habit in my life. Negative rumination and self-resentment run unchecked as a consequence. The emotions and stress will build in my system resulting in an all-out eruption. Outbursts are a sign that I am not dealing with life in a healthy manner. Therefore it’s time to deal with it and get back into healthier coping methods. Journaling Daily is a way to reflect on my progress towards my goals, my mental state and maintain motivation.

Long-Term Goals

One. Pursuing Self-Employment. My ultimate aim is to transition out of my 9-to-5 job and succeed at some form of self-employment. This is one of the most daunting goals I have as it’s one I have no idea how to reach. Self employment means stepping out of the comfort zone. From a monthly paycheque from my employers and doing it alone, with nothing but a crazy idea and a dream.

Two. Home Ownership. I aspire to own my own home, and move out from my parents' house to gain a sense independence. Having my own home is a normal and realistic goal to have. It’s a normal part of life for many people. Currently it’s out of reach but it is a long stretching goal I hold.

Three. Take Up a Combat Sport. I’m currently the biggest push over and massively lack confidence in my myself. My natural instincts is to run when faced with confrontation or conflict. As a result, am an easy target and live within my comfort zone. Now I dont really want to get punched in the face by anyone but I do want to learn how to face things head on. By doing so I’d build confidence and learn how to maintain my mental health in a healthier way without lashing out onto others.

Four. Enhancing Relationships. My relationships with those I care about has suffered over the last few years due to work pressures and neglect of my well-being. Losing contact has become the norm of my social life and as a result I spend most of my time isolated in my room. Isolation can be good but if unregulated can lead to a complete erosion of once self. Like rust the mind will eat away at it’s self. Socialising more will get out of my head for a while and into reality. Spending time with loved ones and socialising is a part of being a well rounded person. Life is about improving every aspect regardless of how small.

Five. Better Control Over Daily Habits. Currently I have no structure or self discipline to do the very basics of functioning as an adult. Procrastination and skipping meals has become the norm. I’ve become lazy. This ultimately leads to failure in everyday life never mind the added pressure of life goals.

As I progress and grow as a person. I aim to adapt and refine my goals to align with who I am and what I want to achieve.