There was a point last year when I decided that I wanted to change a few things in my life. I wrote out my biggest goals on a sheet of paper and put it up on my wall, as a reminder each day to what I’m working towards. My goal of the list was to take it down once I felt like I was in a good place with each one… update: I took down the list.

If you know me, then I’m sure you know that I have always been the type of person who is ambitious and motivated, believing that there is always room for improvement.  Remember Me vs. Me? I still stick to my original statements in that the only person you should compare yourself to is YOURSELF!

Since the last time I blogged, l got my first full-time job and I have been really happy at it! That was the most important goal of mine at that time, because I was ready for a change and something that would be a great learning experience in my career journey- I’m a Community Specialist at lululemon and just hit 5 months 🙂

Other goals of mine were just really little things like redecorating my room and working on my curly hair routine. Those were accomplished, yet I am always continuing to look for new wall art to hang up in my room and new hair products to accentuate my curls.

I constantly strive for the life I want for myself and hold onto the most important areas I want to improve on: love, career, religion, and health. It’s going to be a long process, but still a process, and I’m here for it.

My long-term goals fall into those categories, but sometimes I forget about setting goals for a shorter term; the daily and weekly ones, because those are equally as important. And to be honest, I’m still working on coming up with those. I ask myself questions like, what can l do in the meanwhile to make sure my future is filled with love? What can I do more to exceed at my job? What can I do to build onto my relationship with God? What can I do to be satisfied with my physical and mental health?

Of course I know my future is not completely controllable. It’s not guaranteed. No one’s future is. That’s where my faith comes into play, my belief in God and His plan. Because of this, I know everything will work out for the best and the way it’s supposed to be.

Although there is faith that everything will work out, there is still the belief of putting in the work that you are able to do…

Because look, I am nowhere near close to figuring out all of the actions I can take to respond to those questions. I’m still figuring it out each day. And some days have more challenges than others, but we get through it. We still are able to work on our goals, even if they take awhile to achieve.

Not everyone will be in the same process or want the same things as each other. What comes easier to someone else, might not for me, and vice versa. But hey, I think we’re allowed to figure that out, even though oftentimes I have gotten frustrated with myself and have forgotten to give myself grace. I probably still will but it’s all a process, right?

I feel extremely lucky for having my motivation and faith to make the best life I can for myself. My past goals have been mostly achieved, and some I’m still working on. And that’s okay. Although I had taken down my original list of goals… update: there is a new list. And there always will be.