Goal Setting

I had a suggestion to set some goals. So, I had to think about this for a moment. My conclusion was: I definitely needed to do this.
I think about my goals all of the time, but I do not have a clear and concise idea of how to attain my goals. I needed to put pen to paper.

Side note: I am a paper person. I love bound paper: It does something for my soul. So I have a day planner and a notebook both. I love a smooth pen and/or the feel of a good sharp pencil as it glides across the paper.
  
My intention here is to list these goals and then, as I learn the steps, I need to take to attain my goals. I will list those as sub goals under the main goal.

I hope You will join me in organizing your time so that you have time for YOUR life.

1) Enjoying my life is my very first goal while letting let those that I love know how important they are to me.

2) Be realistic. We are not super human nor do we need to be. (Enjoy the Process).

3. Learn more about building my blog:

      a) I bought "Building Beautiful Blogs", an e-book  by Karen Valentine. Schedule time to work on this every day
      b) I have signed up for tips from Brent Briggs (Linky Blog Tips), they are wonderful Free tips. Schedule time to look at these and decide whether or not they apply to me: if they do, then use the idea right away or pencil in a time to apply it.

4) Introduce myself to Bloggers that I have admired:

      a) Ask for their opinions.
      b) Ask for help .

5).Do not lean so hard on Pinterest. (I absolutely love Pinterest. It is my favorite place to hang out; but I get stuck there and loose myself completely): 

      a) This one has an easy solution. Stay off of the site completely then,
      b) Slowly reintroduce it in small increments.
      c) Reevaluate allowing it back in to my schedule.

6) Stay out of the craft stores:

      a) If I do need something, order it online.

7). Set appointments for myself: to work on Goals 

      a) Work on a specific goal at a specific time.
      b) Make a list of my projects and goals and work on a clear schedule
      c) Schedule time for resting: drinking a cup of hot tea, reading something uplifting, watch the birds. 
      d) Do not beat myself up if I can't do something that day.
      e) Don't just drop it,do remember to reschedule it. 

8) Be realistic and leave enough time to accomplish the goal in a comfortable time limit. Don't cram your appointments(self).

9) Enjoy a Different artistic style each week, Or study a new to (me) artist.

10)Join an art group or take a class! Preferably in person but if not, then online. 

This is my list for now. I may add or delete at anytime.
 I give myself permission to change my mind. 

So do you set goals?
How do you follow through with them?