Progress is never linear. But it's so easy to forget that when you're in the middle of it; and forgetting that in any moment along that route usually means you end up frustrated. Frustrated leads to questioning, questioning leads to excuses, and suddenly you remember why progress is never linear. Whether it's running, your career, …
Category: Goals
Bringing in the Experts
At some point in 2018, I gave up a long held belief that I could do everything I wanted if I just tried hard enough or had enough motivation and dedication. It turns out, that while both of those things are important, it's also possible to still not have the right resources to make things …
I don’t do Resolutions
For years as a teenager, and well into my 30s, I made resolutions, sometimes actual goals, but usually, ideas of things I wanted to do that year. I found it amusing each year to say that I'd go another year without picking up smoking as a habit. I'm happy to report, I've made it 38 …
Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’… And being a little scared
Almost 2 weeks ago I got my ridiculously pink cast put on, and while I've learned nothing in this recovery is a given, I'm in the home stretch of being non-weight bearing. I've been impressed, actually, by how I've handled this piece of my journey. Other than it making life just a bit more difficult, …
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What I’m Loving This Month: June 2016 – Celebrating Progress
Three months ago tonight, I found myself hobbling to a cab in a ball gown and pair of Yves Saint Laurent platform pumps uttering the words: I think I broke my foot. A few hours later, it was confirmed, I was in increasing amounts of pain, and figured I'd be off my foot for a …
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Planning for Success: A Few of my Tips
I am spending part of my Sunday planning out my week so that I can stay focused on a goal I've set for the summer. How am I planning? Writing. It. Down. My best chance of success is to go old fashioned: writing out my goals and my plans for the week. This means writing …
Going on a #SummerSweatStreak
The Runner's World Summer RunStreak is one of my favorite summer running "events". It's a great way to stave off the summer patio drinking weight gain, and is an easy way to get mileage in for fall races. This year, I'm not able to run, or even walk or bike, potentially through July 4th, but …
How often do you make goals?
Last week, I started putting my goals on FB each morning as a way to stay accountable. As the days passed, I found myself being more comfortable if I did not meet every goal. I was happy to be making better choices, and have something to reach for each and every day. So, oddly, the …
May the Goals be with You
I'm not doing great with checking in on my monthly goals lately. Here's to trying again, because it's not about being perfect, it's about progressing. Stick to the Point(s) I started using Weight Watchers again back in March. I have been a bit haphazard with use of it, and my lack of progress shows it. …
Getting real and making changes
I am overweight. There. I said it. It's out in the world. I've struggled with my weight since I was a kid. Running, at times, has made managing it easier. But marathon training last fall, combined with a disappointing performance in that race, let to a downward spiral. I've stopped listening to my healthy …
