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Goals and Such

I think for the majority of my existence I have made some goals for myself for the New Year, or have failed miserably the entire year to keep them. I have lots of big hopes, dreams, and ambitions and I think, for me, it is about being less fearful and motivated to actual accomplish what I want. Maybe writing  those out will help me be accountable, however, I don't know if I am willing to allow my vulnerability to be shared so openly to the rest of the world. Yet, that falls right back into the hands of fear that I so accustomed to: Fear of being judged, criticized, failing, trying, giving in.

Because of the above, rather than making my overarching goals published here, I decided to create a Vision Board today, which encompasses a lot of big dreams and ambitions. However, if I don't set my mind to it, it won't justifiably happen. That Vision Board is my own and I hope with all my heart, everything on that board transpires within the next few years. It may not all happen this year, but if it all did, I would be one happy camper. :)

 However, I decided to take my large overarching goals and break them down into monthly chunks, so that way, I know if I am planning to accomplish and achieve what I have in my heart set out for me. For now, here it is in writing and visual reminder for myself, what I need to do by the end of January 2018.

 1. Finish chapter 3 of my dissertation and get approval by my committee members. This is huge for me, so I can begin the research process. I am so over my PhD. I want to be done with it. I am so close, though, to finishing, it seems more attainable than it has before.

2. Start and finish Jax's baby book. One of my main goals on my Vision Board I created was to display my images. Well, what better way than through a beautiful baby book that was given to me at his baby shower.

3. Work on my photography website. I am hoping, by June, to launch my own business. We will see where this year takes me. Going from hobbyist to pro is a bit daunting, but the signs keep whispering all around me that I am ready.

4. With this, I intend to take pictures with intent and purpose. I want my vision to be translated in the work I do. I also will be looking at hopeful workshops and maybe locating a mentor for my photographic journey. I also intend to continue my 1 Second Everyday Project, as it went really well over the holidays.

5. Join Weight Watchers and lose at least 5 lbs by the end of this month. I have done WW before and was so proud of what I accomplished, that I know it is possible again.

These are my top goals for January. Here we go!

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