tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post4928053109226004946..comments2023-11-02T03:51:41.270-07:00Comments on Ann Cory: Setting Unrealistic Goals Can Burst Your BubbleAnn Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-51062849166509553762011-05-24T16:50:49.876-07:002011-05-24T16:50:49.876-07:00No problem, sweetie! I know you are crazy busy! :-...No problem, sweetie! I know you are crazy busy! :-) Take care!Anti-Heroeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351192737791321988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-13863258670084620672011-05-23T06:26:58.845-07:002011-05-23T06:26:58.845-07:00((HUGS FRAN)) Always a pleasure to *see* you my de...((HUGS FRAN)) Always a pleasure to *see* you my dear :) I'm sure that hiatus is coming to a close. Yes indeed! Thanks for stopping by!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-45976613658798966552011-05-22T10:57:01.501-07:002011-05-22T10:57:01.501-07:00My muse has been on semi-permanent hiatus, and bel...My muse has been on semi-permanent hiatus, and believe me...I understand how you feel. Just keep swimming...just keep swimming...swimming...:)Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-40900939215573178512011-05-21T08:02:19.632-07:002011-05-21T08:02:19.632-07:00Waving a mad hi to Lisabet :)
Oh my goodness - b...Waving a mad hi to Lisabet :) <br /><br />Oh my goodness - burnout - exactly. I ran on burnout...and it didn't do a positive thing for me. Sure I was getting an insane amount of things accomplished - but the quality - forget about it. And that included the quality of my life. <br /><br />Good for you on keeping things at a better and healthier balance! And thanks so much for stopping over :)Woot!!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-15634183163910645842011-05-21T00:17:07.081-07:002011-05-21T00:17:07.081-07:00Hi, Ann,
You've obviously struck a chord here...Hi, Ann,<br /><br />You've obviously struck a chord here!<br /><br />I try to remember what I learned in my Twelve Step program - one day at a time. This isn't to say that I don't have longer term goals, but I try to define a daily doable subset that will give me a sense of accomplishment without burning me out.<br /><br />And if I don't get them all done today - well, tomorrow is another day.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-75787385473437664412011-05-19T12:21:40.604-07:002011-05-19T12:21:40.604-07:00*hugs Louise* Hi sweets! Yep, baby steps. It's...*hugs Louise* Hi sweets! Yep, baby steps. It's how we all learn best. We didn't just stand and walk all big strides and skipping around. We started with baby steps. <br /><br />I'm just thrilled you're burning up the keyboard again. And I owe you an email...I haven't forgotten :)<br /><br />Muah!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-38680694224619713242011-05-19T12:20:24.079-07:002011-05-19T12:20:24.079-07:00*squee* Hi NJ!! Nothing like sabotaging your own g...*squee* Hi NJ!! Nothing like sabotaging your own good intentions, right? Hope your day is going well!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-34880406545283790602011-05-19T12:19:49.103-07:002011-05-19T12:19:49.103-07:00I hear you flchen1 - I somehow managed to ruin a g...I hear you flchen1 - I somehow managed to ruin a good day by being negative, because I had too much to do and couldn't get enough done. I thought I'd catch more hours by not sleeping. Then it's morning and well...each day became a repeat of the one before, and I don't feel I accomplished anything still. My health took a beating. Fortunately those days are gone :)<br /><br />Not sure how I made it through high school without sleeping, but I sure can't do it now, lol.Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-91413334229601579562011-05-19T12:17:14.856-07:002011-05-19T12:17:14.856-07:00LOL! Thanks for the chuckle, Jude :) That's sw...LOL! Thanks for the chuckle, Jude :) That's sweet the hubby wants to include you. And family comes first. :)<br /><br />Thrilled you stopped by!!! *hugs*Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-7110666516978187512011-05-19T11:45:00.720-07:002011-05-19T11:45:00.720-07:00Great post, Ann. :-) I'm trying to learn this ...Great post, Ann. :-) I'm trying to learn this lesson now. It's tough, but I need to learn patience with myself. Baby steps. *big hugs* Thanks for always putting a smile on my face.Anti-Heroeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351192737791321988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-56160554183795734992011-05-19T10:46:13.635-07:002011-05-19T10:46:13.635-07:00So very true, Ann.So very true, Ann.N.J.Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-32289375193917355372011-05-19T10:41:09.889-07:002011-05-19T10:41:09.889-07:00Good reminder, Ann--I fall prey to this all the ti...Good reminder, Ann--I fall prey to this all the time, getting grand plans of all I'm going to accomplish PRONTO, and then I realize that what I have in mind isn't even humanly possible, much less likely given my time and temperament!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-25757323570437313512011-05-19T10:26:50.354-07:002011-05-19T10:26:50.354-07:00Ann,
Yup, it all makes sense. But, I'm never ...Ann,<br /><br />Yup, it all makes sense. But, I'm never ever going to be that organized. I plan things, then hubby walks in the door with some brilliant plan for the day. Ugh!<br /><br />Shooting him is an option, right?<br /><br />Maybe not. He's kinda cute. And, I do love him. <br /><br />Sigh!<br /><br />I do love the Maestro's point. If something isn't worth your best efforts, then what the hell are you wasting everyone's time for? Brilliant. I'm gonna save that and stick it on my board.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-84969869432606962572011-05-19T07:24:56.021-07:002011-05-19T07:24:56.021-07:00*squee* Waves madly to Elizabeth! Morning pages - ...*squee* Waves madly to Elizabeth! Morning pages - still going strong - every day :) Can't think of starting my day without them - so hooked! lol.<br /><br />It's important to celebrate all the things we accomplish and not focus so much on the things we don't. It's just not healthy. <br /><br />Yay :) Thanks for stopping by luv!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-27280570432605745762011-05-19T07:21:40.903-07:002011-05-19T07:21:40.903-07:00You've got the right attitude Julia :) I'v...You've got the right attitude Julia :) I've spent the last year unlearning my unhealthy behaviors because they were making me sick - inside and out. Baking is my favorite for a creative mood boost. With warmer weather - a hike is sounding tempting :)<br /><br />Glad you stopped in!!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-14050826677262843002011-05-19T07:21:39.168-07:002011-05-19T07:21:39.168-07:00Great Post! Setting goals that are unattainable c...Great Post! Setting goals that are unattainable can and will set you up for failure. But, setting goals that are too easy can give you a false sense of achievement. <br /><br />I believe small steps will get you to your goal faster and more consistently than big jumps would.<br /><br />And most important, in a achieving your end result is the preparation. Would you run a marathon without training for it. Why would you attempt to achieve any goal without some kind of preparation?<br /><br />How's your morning pages goint?<br /><br />Elizabeth Gibson<br />www.speculativesalon.blogspot.comEW Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803476800662414598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-82847663471476570272011-05-19T07:19:00.107-07:002011-05-19T07:19:00.107-07:00Yay Casey - that's the spirit! I appreciate yo...Yay Casey - that's the spirit! I appreciate you popping in :) Woot!!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-22843664167802543562011-05-19T07:02:32.124-07:002011-05-19T07:02:32.124-07:00Well, I believe in doing my best, but if it's ...Well, I believe in doing my best, but if it's a day when I can't, I do something else instead. I hike, I bike, I bake...<br />In the big picture, I plan ahead, in the short term, no. Everyday brings its own challenges so I take things one day at a time and I don't beat myself up if it's an off day.<br />Hubby beats himself up if he has an off day and he hates it when plans go awry. <br />I learned long ago - the best laid plans of mice and men oft gan aglee.Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-2735746617842968452011-05-19T06:59:26.525-07:002011-05-19T06:59:26.525-07:00Timely post!
I've slipped into the negative g...Timely post!<br /><br />I've slipped into the negative gear for the past few days. Time to readjust the thinking and my goals list.<br /><br />Great post, AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-70421913671477809412011-05-19T06:53:30.947-07:002011-05-19T06:53:30.947-07:00Great to hear Elece! We need to treat ourselves be...Great to hear Elece! We need to treat ourselves better in everything that we do. I often learn things the hard way, lol :) Thanks so much for stopping by! Very much appreciated. Have a lovely day!!!Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-10650646364305387042011-05-19T06:42:50.578-07:002011-05-19T06:42:50.578-07:00Great post, Ann! Sounds like the story of my life....Great post, Ann! Sounds like the story of my life. And it is a vicious cycle. In the last year, I've gotten better about it and can truly say it makes life easier. And happier! I think everyone learns this lesson at different ages and times in their lives. A disservice to yourself is a perfect way to describe it. If you're always letting yourself down, there will come a time when you stop believing you are capable of doing anything. Climbing up from that mental mind-frame is a whole 'nother beast that's seems impossible. <br /><br />Luckily, life bit me in the butt, and I'm sure glad it did. I could've used reading this a couple of years ago! Lol! But the harder the lesson, the better we learn it, right?!<br /><br />EleceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-23381054579596223882011-05-19T06:07:03.053-07:002011-05-19T06:07:03.053-07:00Thank you :) It's easy to tack on too many thi...Thank you :) It's easy to tack on too many things in a day and feel like you're never accomplishing anything.Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18575754.post-26744429309720906722011-05-19T05:39:09.358-07:002011-05-19T05:39:09.358-07:00Nice article. Enjoyed this.
Your post reminds of ...Nice article. Enjoyed this.<br /><br />Your post reminds of the time Mike Wallace interviewed a Maestro who turned the tables on reporter Wallace and asked, "Do you always do your best?"<br />Wallace patronizingly responded, "I try, Maestro, I try."<br />The Maestro walked off the set, leaving Wallace to wonder what happened.<br /><br />The Maestro's point was, if something isn't worth our best, then we insult not only the task, but ourselves as well.<br /><br />Set your goals, then give them, and you, the honor of your best effort.David Kentner -- KevaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610954030738057745noreply@blogger.com