I wrote not too long ago about the 3 C’s for Success (4 if you count Chocolate) and I have been thinking a lot about goals.  Speaking of threes, the 3 things that have resonated with me from all that I have heard or read on the subject lately is that:

1. You need to write down your goals
2. That writing down your goals is the hardest thing to do because most of us are afraid of actually achieving them.
3. Write your goals in present tense, live as if you already have these things in your life and put that energy out into the universe, allowing these things to come to you.

 Having had the entire book of the Secret read to me by a little old lady that I call once a week, as part of a Senior Center phone buddy program I belong to, I recognize number 3 as being an adjustment to thinking.  Although I highly recommend having the Secret read to you by a little old lady. It makes it all sound like some ancient scroll mysticism that is being passed on to you, The Chosen One.  She is also kind enough to rip out and save practical articles from magazines for me- last week we learned that adding lemon/or citrus juice to green tea will boost the power of green tea’s antioxidants. 

I recognize and do believe in number 3, because I am really jumping on board with the power of thought and how it shapes your reality.  I don’t think it is a magic quick fix but if your thoughts are miserable, you will ensure a miserable existence.  I have no doubt about that.  So why haven’t I written down my goals?  For my script, for WGWaFA, for how I am going to win Former Phat Fcuk, or for what I want out of my life as I officially go from 30 to ‘in my 30s’ this May? I now have the luxury of no longer having to wait for someone else to figure things out, so what am I waiting for? Or afraid of?

And why did I spend last night grazing my fridge instead of working on any of these things?  Am I afraid of still being rejected when I am at my goal weight and having nothing else by my true self to blame it on? Of being a success and not being able to handle it? Do I prefer countless hours of watching Buffy to working really hard on a script that I’m not even sure doesn’t totally suck? Yeah that’s a big part of it.

Another thing that resonated during my imposed self-help chats with my Senior phone buddy, is the idea of not being a destination junkie.  I will be happy when… I am thin, married, have that new car, live in a place where you don’t have to take your keys to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.  That achieving things are great, but don’t deny happiness with the idea that it only comes after this far off finish line. 

I obviously have a lot to figure out. The professional speaker Sharmen – Shar Speaks – Lane who introduced me to the 3 C’s for Success is speaking tonight March 13th, in a free Teleseminar at 9pm ET, 6pm PT called GPS for Success.  If you want to check it out: CLICK HERE  

In case anyone remembers my necklace incident from the 3 C’s and are curious as to if I am still imprisoned in my own jewlery, the answer is no.  It somehow just came loose and I was able to get free the next afternoon.  Interesting side note however, I have been wearing these orthodic insoles in my shoes (part of my quest to take off the pounds, being that the pressure from my FA has given me bum feet!) and the edge of one came loose from the base.  Since the sensation of this is uncomfortable, this morning I had the bright idea of gluing it down.  Of course, I did this like 5 min before I had to leave for work.  Long story short, the insert is glued down nicely.  However, I believe the right foot of my favorite pair of dress socks has now fussed with the insert.  So I am now imprisoned in my right shoe. 

And scene.