Twice a year I write goals. Once in late December anticipating the start of a new year and again at the end of May before June starts. Wait- I just realized I write more goals than that. My District Superintendent required me to write my continuing education goals down this week. And my boss- aka the Donut Man down the hall from me- requires the staff write goals in January.
Even though usually all the goals are not completed I still do this exercise. Why? Am I that addicted to routine? Is it an exercise in self-humiliation? Or am I that much of a Personality Type A, first born, perfectionist, over-ambitious freak?? (You are supposed to say, yes!)
Who knows? And who probably cares... but I still write my goals. And try to attack them like I do my daily To Do List. Crossing off an item gives me a strange thrill even at 40!
Here are my summer goals which involve home, family, self and a bit of ministry thrown in there... (between now and August 16th):
- Help Diana read over 200 books in her summer reading programs. (I signed her up for 3 this year!) Most of which she will read on her own or with help. We have to beat last year's record.
- I will read over 2,000 pages myself this summer. How's that for continuing education?
- Lose the final pounds that I didn't expunge before my big birthday! Which means more exercise in my weekly routine...
- Play with my family (this is my best goal and one I know I shall achieve).
- Finish Diana's 6th year scrapbook.
- Start and finish Eric's Indy Racing League scrapbook.
- Write several letters of honor to some very special people and share with them how important they are to me and to God.
- Hug my goddaughter as often as possible.
- Share inspiring, interesting and challenging sermons/messages with our congregation.
- Write creatively every week.
Ten seems to be a workable number... I'll keep you posted.
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