‘Vision focuses
our decisions and our decisions determine our destiny’. This idea isn’t rocket
science to me or a big ah ha statement but rather just a reminder. Our vision
or goals, if kept at the forefront and genuinely pursued, will guide us in the
decisions we make which will then determine how successful we will be. Are we setting
goals with the hope of getting more but inefficiently using what we already
possess? Take time for instance. Many of us say we want to have more time to
_______. However, if we do not efficiently use the time we already possess, is
it very realistic to believe we can somehow find more? This has led me to examine my own life. Am I
using the tools, resources, skills and opportunities available to and that I
already possess to the best of my ability?
Are they in line with the goals I have set? Better yet are my goals realistic?
A week ago I had
a conversation with a dear friend as to a list of potential goals I would like
to set and work towards in the near future.
Now my real motivation in sending her this list was so she could go over
them, pick them apart and bring me down to earth. I wanted and expected her to say ‘look Alana,
I like what you want to do here but really girl, how realistic is this’? My list was shooting for the stars in some
respects in my own mind and I felt I needed to be brought back to reality, and I
believed she was the girl to do that for me.
What I didn’t expect was her answer.
She actually refused to say anything I shot for was unrealistic and
would not want to be responsible for limiting me and my potential. She is so right! What is
realistic to one person is completely different to another. Some think more
open minded and believe the sky is the limit, while others play more on the
safe side and perhaps think too much and would rather stick to the comfortable.
Our view of what is realistic can be so limiting depending on our perspective.
Only we know how we feel, what we want and understand our circumstances. For this reason I’ve found that seeking out people that I respect and trust
with certain decisions I have has been of great value. Their opinions and
advice have many times helped guide me in some tough decisions, not always the
direction they intended or expected but was genuinely listened to and
appreciated. What I have learned is that although I can listen to and see their
point of view, it may not align with what I know is right for me.
Now my list of
potential goals didn’t contain growing wings and learning to fly, so if asked
if they are realistic, I would answer that differently now. I'd be able to confidently say ABSOLUTELY!!!!
However, there is a catch. Beyond having
that vision and setting those goals, I need to look hard at what in my life may
be preventing me from accomplishing what I set out to. What obstacles do I need to remove and am I
willing to? Am I willing to put in what I need to in order to make my vision
come alive?
It’s not going
to happen overnight, but with each decision I make with my goals/vision in the
forefront I will be put on track. Taking
one day at a time, one positive step each day with dedication and consistency
will take me toward my vision, it will require some easy decisions but I also
know I will need to be prepared for the tough ones.
Alana Regier http:/alanaregier.blogspot.ca
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