Yes this question would make me go blank too! What I wanted five years ago from even right now is completely different. I like the idea of a range... Gets you in the ballpark but not hyper committed to one outcome.
I never had that thinking of planning ahead too far. The max I could think ahead was 6 months. Of course there was a dream or desire to guide me, but my brain does not function well making long plans. Curse or blesing? Don't know... both maybe.
I’m the same!! Yeh I hear you, I feel like having an idea for the future to guide you can be useful. Having plans too far ahead can feel limiting and restrictive too bc you never know what can happen and how you will change along the way!
This is interesting. I think we need to allow our lives to unfold on their own timeline but on the other hand setting specific goals can be very motivating for some. I think we can set goals, but have to give ourself grace when challenges arise and to not hold the date for achievement too closely. Because they only deflates us in the end.
Ah, this is so perfectly put. I completely agree with you.
I actually think this is such a healthier way of approaching goals and the process of growing. It's something I really wish I'd learnt earlier because it definitely deflated me more than once throughout my life.
This really spoke to where I am right now. A few years ago I could have given you a very clear five-year plan. Today I honestly can't, not because I'm lost, but because life has taken me in directions I never could have planned for. I still know where I'm heading, just not exactly what it'll look like. And I'm actually okay with that now.
Thanks so much for your comment Teresa! This truly means a lot 🥹
You inspire me with how self-rooted and confident you are without needing to know exactly what's next.
I'm still learning how to be okay with that myself. Some days feel easier than others. But your comment reminded me that maybe that's part of the journey too and I am learning to embrace it all 💕
Thank you Katie. I have lived so many unexpected surprises that adaption is the key to the continues shift that is happening around us. And it is totally ok that some days feel easier then others! Sending you a big hug
Agree completely. The goalposts are now much closer. Systems not goals is our new mantra (courtesy of Atomic Habits). We are planning on a rolling one year horizon with a one-thing mentality. What can we get done in one year that will move the needle?
I completely agree and love the idea of bringing the goalposts closer. It makes big ambitions feel so much more approachable and is a sustainable way to build momentum!
The direction I’d stay true to is to remain relevant in my field. Things and technology turn on a dime and keeping up requires homework I don’t have time to fit into my life outside of work. So I make it up by training on the clock. It should be looked at as an employer’s investment in providing resources that many may not know exist, so I pay it forward by taking the courses and letting others know this content is great and helps you remain valuable.
This was a great read and I’ll pay it forward by sharing.
Yes this question would make me go blank too! What I wanted five years ago from even right now is completely different. I like the idea of a range... Gets you in the ballpark but not hyper committed to one outcome.
I never had that thinking of planning ahead too far. The max I could think ahead was 6 months. Of course there was a dream or desire to guide me, but my brain does not function well making long plans. Curse or blesing? Don't know... both maybe.
I’m the same!! Yeh I hear you, I feel like having an idea for the future to guide you can be useful. Having plans too far ahead can feel limiting and restrictive too bc you never know what can happen and how you will change along the way!
This is interesting. I think we need to allow our lives to unfold on their own timeline but on the other hand setting specific goals can be very motivating for some. I think we can set goals, but have to give ourself grace when challenges arise and to not hold the date for achievement too closely. Because they only deflates us in the end.
Ah, this is so perfectly put. I completely agree with you.
I actually think this is such a healthier way of approaching goals and the process of growing. It's something I really wish I'd learnt earlier because it definitely deflated me more than once throughout my life.
This really spoke to where I am right now. A few years ago I could have given you a very clear five-year plan. Today I honestly can't, not because I'm lost, but because life has taken me in directions I never could have planned for. I still know where I'm heading, just not exactly what it'll look like. And I'm actually okay with that now.
Thanks so much for your comment Teresa! This truly means a lot 🥹
You inspire me with how self-rooted and confident you are without needing to know exactly what's next.
I'm still learning how to be okay with that myself. Some days feel easier than others. But your comment reminded me that maybe that's part of the journey too and I am learning to embrace it all 💕
Thank you Katie. I have lived so many unexpected surprises that adaption is the key to the continues shift that is happening around us. And it is totally ok that some days feel easier then others! Sending you a big hug
Agree completely. The goalposts are now much closer. Systems not goals is our new mantra (courtesy of Atomic Habits). We are planning on a rolling one year horizon with a one-thing mentality. What can we get done in one year that will move the needle?
I completely agree and love the idea of bringing the goalposts closer. It makes big ambitions feel so much more approachable and is a sustainable way to build momentum!
The direction I’d stay true to is to remain relevant in my field. Things and technology turn on a dime and keeping up requires homework I don’t have time to fit into my life outside of work. So I make it up by training on the clock. It should be looked at as an employer’s investment in providing resources that many may not know exist, so I pay it forward by taking the courses and letting others know this content is great and helps you remain valuable.
This was a great read and I’ll pay it forward by sharing.
Katie ... for sure we are exploting the same vein