Ahhh... the PAIN of Goals....

Halie,

Goals have always been a struggle for you. You always say that you "can't keep goals", and I have watched you give up on things that you have set as goals. But what you don't realize is that you have also suceeded in achieving a lot of your goals too. Anytime you "decide" that you are going to learn about something you are interested in, then that is setting a goal and achieving it. Anytime you decide to do something, and then you do it, then you have achieved a goal, no matter how small.

For today's prompt, I want you to think about goals. Maybe look up the various definitions for the word "goal" in the online dictionary. I find that sometimes this helps me to better understand a word and all its many meanings.

Then, I want you to write about goals. Why do you think they are hard for you? You once said it was laziness that kept you from achieving your goals -- but is it really laziness or something else? Are your goals realistic? or so high you will never achieve them?

What are realistic goals? How can you achieve them? Who is someone you know that sets goals and achieves them? How do you think they achieve their goals? Do you think it is easy for them to achieve their goals?

I'd really like to know all of your thoughts -- good and bad!

Love you,

Mom