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Goals/Dreams/Aspirations for 2020

MissThundercat

MissThundercat

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I don't do resolutions. Those are fickle things people start on January 1 and give up by January 5. Tell me what you really hope to accomplish in 2020. Here's my list:

1. Restart my MSW in April along with an internship at Every Woman's Place in Muskegon. Denver's online program has been a blessing and I look to graduate in March 2022.

2. Find a job in my field (psychology/social work/mental health). Got applications in already, and I'm hoping to get in with the state of Michigan as a Child and Protective Services Investigator.

3. Finish writing my memoir and cookbook and send to a publisher by 12/31/2020.
 
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I don't do resolutions. If there is something I want to do/change, why wait for a special day?

That being said, my goal remains to learn SOMEthing new every day, and/or improve myself in some way every day.
 
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The Rube said:
I don't do resolutions. If there is something I want to do/change, why wait for a special day?
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This. I only do joking resolutions, such as liking more koala pictures on Facebook. If you want to improve your life, don't wait for an arbitrary day. Do it now (well, not NOW, because now it's a resolution :)) If you wait for an arbitrary reason to start, you will use an arbitrary reason to quit.

Taking a look back and resetting goals is different, and I think that is more what MT means. But the resolution thing always bugs me. :)
 
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jen said:
This. I only do joking resolutions, such as liking more koala pictures on Facebook. If you want to improve your life, don't wait for an arbitrary day. Do it now (well, not NOW, because now it's a resolution :)) If you wait for an arbitrary reason to start, you will use an arbitrary reason to quit.

Taking a look back and resetting goals is different, and I think that is more what MT means. But the resolution thing always bugs me. :)
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Yes, I am talking about resetting goals.
 
The Rube said:
I don't do resolutions. If there is something I want to do/change, why wait for a special day?

That being said, my goal remains to learn SOMEthing new every day, and/or improve myself in some way every day.
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I’m with you. I’m going to continue to keep my old body in somewhat decent shape, continue to eat healthy, and be a better person today than I was yesterday
 
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I'm feeling the itch to find something else for my career. I figure I have to work 18 more years of working. I started taking some classes online for a new skillset that enhances my current skill set. Hoping to finish those classes and training in 2020. If it works great. If it doesn't, I at least learned some new things.
 
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ScoobyDoo said:
I'm feeling the itch to find something else for my career. I figure I have to work 18 more years of working. I started taking some classes online for a new skillset that enhances my current skill set. Hoping to finish those classes and training in 2020. If it works great. If it doesn't, I at least learned some new things.
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Excellent
 
ScoobyDoo said:
I'm feeling the itch to find something else for my career. I figure I have to work 18 more years of working. I started taking some classes online for a new skillset that enhances my current skill set. Hoping to finish those classes and training in 2020. If it works great. If it doesn't, I at least learned some new things.
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I’m graduating with a masters this spring and looking forward to finding a new job myself.
 
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The Rube said:
That being said, my goal remains to learn SOMEthing new every day, and/or improve myself in some way every day.
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icehawk said:
I’m going to continue to keep my old body in somewhat decent shape, continue to eat healthy, and be a better person today than I was yesterday
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Those comments are admirable but seem too ambiguous to be effective. If you are serious about improving yourself, you need to first honestly assess areas you believe you need to improve. If necessary, with the help of someone like a spouse who knows you well and cares enough to be honest. Otherwise, if you are like me, you will probably not focus on those things that most need improving.
 
burd said:
Those comments are admirable but seem too ambiguous to be effective. If you are serious about improving yourself, you need to first honestly assess areas you believe you need to improve. If necessary, with the help of someone like a spouse who knows you well and cares enough to be honest. Otherwise, if you are like me, you will probably not focus on those things that most need improving.
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I’m doing just fine and I’ve never had a New Years resolution. Everyday is a new day to improve from yesterday but I understand what you are saying
 
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icehawk said:
I’m doing just fine and I’ve never had a New Years resolution. Everyday is a new day to improve from yesterday but I understand what you are saying
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This.

I could learn a useless fact, I could find a new way to do something, I could learn something about our world, I could find something out I never knew about myself. As long as I am growing in some way...to stay stagnant and just say "all is good, I'm good, I don't need to ask/explore anything more" is not healthy.

Edit: to grow doesn't mean making major changes. A lot of little things add up. :)
 
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ScoobyDoo said:
I'm feeling the itch to find something else for my career. I figure I have to work 18 more years of working. I started taking some classes online for a new skillset that enhances my current skill set. Hoping to finish those classes and training in 2020. If it works great. If it doesn't, I at least learned some new things.
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That is an attitude I wish more people had. :)
 
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I do resolutions. Only because it’s a great time for a fresh start. I usually take the last two weeks of the year off so I can start fresh.

1. Pause
2. Leave work at work
3. Get off the **** adult pacifier
4. Do everything I can to support my fiancée in getting licensed

2020 has the potential to be the most important year in my life after 2019. In 2019 I went through a very trying medical scare and later got engaged.

In 2020 we're getting married, a honeymoon in Europe, and we’ve talked about maybe trying to start a family in late 2020. Outside of the family, there’s the most important election since the mid-1800s. This will be a defining year.
 
icehawk said:
I’m with you. I’m going to continue to keep my old body in somewhat decent shape, continue to eat healthy, and be a better person today than I was yesterday
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You have been through some rough physical times iirc and applaud your recovery efforts.

But true reform comes from renouncing green and white. :D
 
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Slap Shot said:
You have been through some rough physical times iirc and applaud your recovery efforts.

But true reform comes from renouncing green and white. :D
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One may as well try to renounce gravity or the sun.
 
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One extra thing I decided to start doing this year: dating. I figure with more apps becoming queer and trans friendly, I can give it a shot.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
I do resolutions. Only because it’s a great time for a fresh start. I usually take the last two weeks of the year off so I can start fresh.

1. Pause
2. Leave work at work
3. Get off the **** adult pacifier
4. Do everything I can to support my fiancée in getting licensed

2020 has the potential to be the most important year in my life after 2019. In 2019 I went through a very trying medical scare and later got engaged.

In 2020 we're getting married, a honeymoon in Europe, and we’ve talked about maybe trying to start a family in late 2020. Outside of the family, there’s the most important election since the mid-1800s. This will be a defining year.
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Those are indeed some big-arse life changes. Both you and your fiancee are very intelligent, AND (probably just as important) calculated. You form a plan, expect a surprise or two, but are prepared for those surprises. Best wishes going forward!
 
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