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8:03pm, July 20, 2009
My, it's been a year since I've been on dstrength. I am thinking, what have I accomplished in this year since I've signed off? Nothing much. I wonder, what would I LIKE to accomplish? I see over to my left there is a "My Goals" category. I would like to set a goal, but it has to be a "start" behavior. Every time I choose a "stop" behavior as a goal, I lose. Stop drinking coffee; well, then I find that I'm drinking 99 thousand cups a day. Stop eating sugar? Well, suddenly I crave sugar. Stop being late. Well, I use that cell phone to excuse my tardiness. As if a "on my way" call will neutralize the reality of my running late. And, of course, then I'm VERY late because I have now bought more time on top of the already expected being late clock. Good to be back. I hope I reach a goal with my friends here that I'm excited to meet.
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I get what you're saying about the "stop behavior"! I also find that restricting myself, whatever the area might be, almost always makes want to "break the law" sooner or later. The best times goals have worked for me seem to be when I let go of rules and I'm able to convince myself that I set out to accomplish those goals because I WANT to, and that the JOURNEY to get there is enjoyable. ... Now, if only I could get into that zone again...
P.S. Welcome back! : ) Believe it or not, I still remember reading your journal entries ;o) Have a great Monday!
anabass