"Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't" - Unknown
I've always considered my future plans and what many call dreams, my future goals.
The only difference between a goal and a dream is the action that is placed into that achievement. Whether that means financial planning, research, making a visual representation for that achievement? Those are all action steps to achieving your goals! I want to share with you 5 life goals I have but in 5 different aspects of my life. Business, Personal, Fun, Travel and Marriage.
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1. Business; My biggest life goal for my photography is to have consistency.
Consistency is giving the 150% to all of my clients no matter how 'busy' I am! Every photographer wants more and more clients; it's how we make our living. Everyday, it is my 9-5 of putting myself out there hoping that others will feel a connection and reach out to let me!
My career is more than a 'gig to make money'. I get the opportunity to serve and capture moments that in all honesty cannot be captured again. Being able to have consistency in everything is my biggest goal. My clients are the reason I love what I do, and the only way to ensure they love the experience is by going above and beyond every time!
2. Personal; Personal goals are extremely difficult for me. Even as a write this? I can feel my conscious part of my brain trying to sway and distract me from this topic.
The thought that I have habits that need to be changed and altered is extremely difficult for a recovering perfectionist. I want to continue in re-learning how to trust my body through food and exercise. I have been dieting, hating and criticizing my body for more years than I realize. I've currently been working on learning how to intuitively eat and trust that my body KNOWS what it needs. That there is no morality with food! NO such thing as a good or bad food; it's all just freakin food!
I have also been focusing on ways to rewire my brain to speak love and not harshness. The comparison game is REAL over here!!! We have all been enveloped in the culture of how we SHOULD be, look, eat, dress, and act.
I want to be more aware of those unconscious thoughts that feed straight into my beliefs about myself to make sure that the unhelpful and negative ones I say goodbye to! Too long have I beaten myself up and degraded my own thoughts and feelings and I am slowly making a difference!
3. Fun; One of my biggest life goals is to love life and be in the moment!
I want to have FUN! I want to ENJOY those fun moments instead of thinking 'we only have this much time left to enjoy!!'
When I am doing something that seems unreal or gives me the 'This moment will never happen again' feeling? I remember when Warren proposed on Dec 31st, 2015/Jan 1st, 2016.
We were standing in a snow pile overlooking the valley on New Year’s Eve; his arms wrapped tightly around me as we huddled beneath a blanket. The clock struck midnight and fireworks began EXPLODING in the valley below. Warren got on one knee and asked if I would make him the luckiest man in the universe and Marry him. I of course said yes and watched as the fireworks exploded behind him to the beat of my racing heart.
That moment I never would have NEVER wanted to be captured on film or with a camera. It projects so vividly in my mind.
4. Travel; I feel that everyone has a travel goal to go SOMEWHERE right?? Well one of my all-time favorite travel goals is to go to New York and watch a Broadway Play. Preferably Anastasia? But any amazing play on Broadway would do! I have this vision of getting dressed up with my sweetheart right at my side (looking as dapper as always). At some point (before or after the play) finding some amazing food to eat and walking around a small part of central park together. That is something I have thought about, pictured, planned and I know that one day that goal will happen!
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5. Marriage; My BIGGEST life goal is to ensure our marriage feels special. That we truly enjoy our life together and cherish each other as more than just “the person I get to be with”.
In Warren and I’s marriage, our goal is to always be respectful. To show an exuberant amount of love, support, endearment and always be in the 'honeymoon stage'.
We believe that 'stage' is one that you CHOOSE to leave; it has nothing to do with time. Some of you may be shaking your heads 'no wayyy' right now, and that's okay! But for us and our marriage? This is MORE than possible; because it is a reality!
In 5, 10, 15 and 30+ years, I want our prosperity and families to have us as an example. We continue to respect and love each other more and more every day.
We compromise, work together and show compassion. As the years go on, we will always love our life together and grow more and more in love with each other. I will never stop holding his hand, or teasing him, or telling him how much I love all of him and I know he will do the same. I want our prosperity to know that our relationship is unique, special and perfectly made for us. I want to be an example to all our future grandchildren of what love, relationships and marriage is all about. I would not be able to live without my Warren and I think that is something important to always remember!
