When I set a goal, I'm blessed to say that I usually ALWAYS
accomplish it and so far, all of my goals for 2014 have come to fruition.
I traveled to London and Paris.
I landed a job using my
degree.
I've even broken out of my shell and become more social!
Pretty good year
thus far, right?! I agree...but sometimes I find my mind wondering and before I
know it, I have a mental list of news goals.
If you don't set goals, it's hard to realize how far you've
come but for me, I'm learning I need to give myself a little slack. Yesterday at
lunch I had my " ah ha" moment.
As I snacked on my stir fry, I decided to catch up on my Instagram
feed. Somehow I landed on Niemen Marcus's IG page. As I flipped thru the
countless amounts of pictures posted by their marketing coordinator, I found myself
thinking, "This. Is. My. Dream. Job. and I'm gonna get it!” By time lunch
had passed, I found myself loathing the fact that I had to return back to work.
The problem is…my job is not bad all! I literally play on Facebook
all day and write a few newsletters from time to time. Seriously, that’s what I
get paid to do LOL! I shouldn’t be complaining, huh?!
After I got back to my desk, I decided to search the
LinkedIn pages of Niemen Marcus employees. After a full two hours had passed
and a massive headache ensued, it occurred to me that my obsession with setting
goals was getting a bit out of hand. I mean, once I get to Niemen Marcus (which
I will), will I be able to just enjoy being there without setting my next goal?
I can’t continue to obsess over what’s next for me because it’ll just become a
vicious cycle.
Needless to say, when I said my prayers last night, I prayed
for myself. I prayed that I find a balance between being ambitious and being
content in my current situation.
So at 28, I’m pledging to learn how to live in the moment.
While I won’t be say goodbye to setting goals, I will find contentment
in my current situation so when I reach my next goal, it’ll be that much sweeter.
xoxo,
Stylishly, Britt
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