Food for thought

I've been thinking about the concepts you mentioned in your recent blog post, Beth.  Does this sort of conjecture not fit nicely into the discussion in the Dr. Phil book about setting goals?  Even if we do decide that the sky's the limit and dream of impossible goals, can we not break these down into smaller, do-able "bites" that could lead to, at least, partial achievement of those goals?

You and I discussed how unrealistic it would be for me to set a goal of losing 120lbs.  But, you pointed out that a goal of losing 10% of my body weight, matched with a realistic ( following the book), time framed action plan is entirely realistic and achievable.  In the time leading up to your recent visit, you set a goal of saving a certain small amount of money every month.  Again, specific, realistic and time framed, and therefore achievable. Even our purchase of lottery tickets is a demonstration of a specific--one ticket on every 649 draw, achievable--an expense of $5.00, and time framed--2x weekly.  We make it realistic by describing it as a purchase of hope--which it is.  I don't think any of us really expects to win, but the hope keeps us going.

So maybe a small private objective can be met by mentally making a specific, achievable, time framed goal, with an associated action plan.  Even if all you can realistically consider is to find an extra half hour to devote to you.  Your action plan could be to reduce the amount of time you have to spend in the kitchen on your birthday. Plan on utilizing a previously prepared meal from the freezer, and dress it up with a small purchased salad or jar of pickles, and serve ice cream for dessert.  Even if this just results in half an hour to spend on something special for you, you have accomplished your goal.