4 Simple Goals (before 2011.....)

wow! i was happy to see what so many of you are interested in doing this little 'simple goals' project with me! it will be fun to motivate each other and be inspired by what others are achieving. if you'd like to participate, here are the guidelines... 

1. choose simple goals that will make your life richer and happier on a daily basis. choose things you may not otherwise get done, but that are not difficult to accomplish. 

2. do not choose result oriented goals, choose activity oriented goals. for example.... instead of "lose 10 pounds", choose something like "eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day". get what i'm saying? positive actions instead of just the end result! 

3. choose goals that are personal that you believe will truly make your life richer just by doing them! they can be daily, weekly or one time experiences. 

4. choose a reward for each goal as it is accomplished! it can be a small or large reward. 

5. blog your goals, each one as you achieve it and a big post when they are all finished before the new year! i'll be doing this too! links back to this post are appreciated. 

So excited! If you blog your goals today or this week, please leave me a link here so I can check them out! My sister and mister will be playing along too. Here are my 4 simple goals... 

1. take more photos of everyday life. i've been in the habit of taking photos only when i intend to blog them or use for business. this is a just-for-fun personal goal for me. i don't want to take photography seriously all the time, i want to do it as a hobby. 2. create the prettiest dress shop around. i'm obsessed and inspired and this project is making me so happy in my heart. i want to do this for my customers, but most of all i want to do it for myself! 3. create a beautiful studio space. once again, i've moved to a new location and i am building my studio from scratch. right now it's hard to find time for 'behind the scenes' work at Red Velvet, but this is so important to me. a beautiful and inspiring studio is something i need in my life every single day! 4. dye my hair natural red. anything that requires making an appointment takes me months to do. i don't know why, but i have a huge mental block with picking up the phone and booking things like this. now that i've said it here i sorta have to do it (that's the point)... yay! 

I'm excited to read your 4 Simple Goals! remember to make them personal challenges that will make your life more beautiful each day. Feel free to use these banners I've made... 

Have a lovely day! elsie

Comments

[Amy Morby]

I'm all over this one, Elsie! Thanks for the challenge, and I can't wait to get started! Wee!

[pixie]

yay! i seriously have to do this, i need a think first though and post tomorrow (:

[beka*b]

this sounds so much fun. though what to choose...? I agree with your number 1 (everyday photos) and no.4 (actually booking an appointment!) for which I am also absolutely dreadful at! >_<

[Isabella Kiss]

i might join you in this...but first i need to think of some...i am very into goal, but i tend to focus on either LONG term ones or just day by days ones. This next couple months concept is new to me. hmmmm....

[Meaghan]

Yay! I'm excited to do this! I'm such a list-maker, it will be hard to pick just 4 goals. ;) It'll be interesting to see what everyone comes up with!

xo,
Meaghan @ Urban Farm Designs

[Michelle]

Such a great idea!! Lovely goals! I am excited to see you as a natural redhead! :)

[Claire]

Working on my goals RIGHT NOW!!

[Heidi]

LOVE this challenge!!
My goals:
#1-Play with my cute nieces every week!
#2-Write at least one sentence per day in my journal.
#3-Drink at least 64oz. of water per day.
#4-Fix hair/make-up everyday (I work from home and have become VERY sloppy lately, hehe).

[Angela]

Hi Elsie,

I have the perfect at home red for you to try. Natural Instincts "Chinaberry" I get my done at a salon but I was in a pinch before vacation and had to do it myself- this red was the exact same color as the salon. Funny thing is, I am on my way to the salon to become a brunette.

[Crystal]

Love this! It'll be a great second post for my new blog (which was definitely one of my goals in the last few months) all my goals might be a bit blog oriented since it's something new I'm pursuing but I'll definitely post once I decide which 4 are most important. And..mix them up a bit so they aren't one track minded. Is that even a saying? One track minded?

[Lily]

Elsie I just started following your blog at the suggestion of a friend. I love this idea of four simple goals before the end of the year. I'm thinking about mine...trying to keep them simple (I have the big hairy ones but they are more long term). I'll check back and let you know and when I blog about it I will be sure to link back to the originator (i.e. you).

[sal]

yeay! i really can't wait to start, however I need to sit down and really think about my goals. I'll blog about it next week as I will be flying back to my home country tomorrow. thanks for doing this! xo

[eLousions]

So fun! im gonna be posting this soon on my blog I'll get back to you with the link!

[Brooke]

I have the same problem with appointments something about having to be at a certain place at certain time I just can't seem to wrap my mind around. It takes me weeks (sometimes months) of saying I really need to schedule that :)

[Ilene Joyce]

oooh i like this idea! im thinkin that i might jump on board too!!!

[brittanysmittany@yahoo.com]

This is a pretty grand idea. I'll be doing it on my blog as well. :D

http://brittanycarden.blogspot.com/

[natalie.marie.tracy]

Hi Elsie! I just got done writing my goals! here is my blog! thank you so much for the challenge! Have a great day!
http://theyearoftherealthing.blogspot.com/2010/08/4-simple-goals-by-elsie.html

Nat

[Jenny]

I have been dying my hair a natural red for about seven years now and I absolutely love it. I get it done at the salon. I believe she uses arden, the most gentle on your hair, and it fades the most naturally as well.
I am very excited to get some goals going. I love the way you made goals not seem like dreadful thing like sometimes how I feel when I go to make goals, but enjoyable. I can't wait to participate. Now to make some goals!

[Tea]

Great idea. Will work on choosing and posting these sometime today.

[Jenny]

I'm sorry it is Redken she uses. Its beautiful and more natural for hair.