Photoka's new thread (this one spelled correctly.)

[Avanti]

Goals are very personal and should be based on what you believe in and want most.

The way many have found works is to start with the end in mind. Take some time to yourself and create a detailed picture in your mind of what you want to achieve. Don't flinch or be timid, it's a picture of what you want and desire, no need to share it with anyone, unless you want to, so there's no need to be ashamed or fear it won't happen. Embellish every nuance of the mental picture, every colour, sound, smell, touch, expression, feeling...

Make it something you feel real strong about and once you've done that write down 2-3 goals max that when reviewed will help you to bring that picture back into your mind as strong and full as it was when you first created it.

Once you've got the goals clearly defined, writing a plan becomes quite easy, make it detailed with timelines and measurements to review against.

The DR book will help with all of this including how to word your goals to get the best from them. Break through that procrastination and get reading, the sooner you do the quicker you'll start to feel better. The top of the read pile is OK, in front of your eyes and being absorbed is far better.

If you get stuck, post something here, and there are many who can and will help you, you've paid forward enough, by helping others, to guarantee that.

One thing that can't be guaranteed is that you'll get exactly what you aim for, you may get something close or not so close.

The great news is that you'll feel in control of yourself and be capable of dealing with the changes that may happen as you'll see and completely accept them for what they are, what is meant to be. Not a guess at what you think it might be, the real deal and you'll be fine with that because you will have grown into it rather than sat and fretted that it might happen along with a myriad of other combinations.