Stretch Specifics
January 6, 2010
Now that you have the general idea, here’s where I get really brave.
I wrote out all my goals very specifically (I really feel like it makes a huge difference.) and since I’m sticking my neck out this year, I might as well tell you what they are.
S-t-r-e-t-c-h.
my life list
As an artist, I’m going to stretch by completing 12 oil paintings and 100 watercolors, practicing a new skill each month, completing and posting 9 dreamboards, creating art for FUN-A-DAY everyday in January, completing the toy series and beginning to explore a new idea, working from inspiration– small successes and excitement,
As a marketer, I’m going to stretch by seeking out new opportunities for shows and sales, building relationships, creating notecards for sale, maintaining basic bookeeping for my art, and investing in myself.
As a “health nut”, I’ll stretch by keeping a journal of good things, training and completing a century ride (yes, 100 miles on a bike), eliminate sugar from my diet for 4 weeks, maintaining a regular exercise program and holding crow pose for 3 breaths.
Building community, I’ll stretch by planning a visit to see my family in the spring, going to a wedding in Canada this summer, hosting Stitch group at my house regularly, calling faraway friends once a week, finally finishing The Artist’s Way (don’t ask how many times I’ve started it), and attending Squam by the Sea. (Squee!!) Donations accepted via Paypal.
The big focus of the year is finance. I want to make $2k per month by the end of the year. I want to be able to write that without breaking out in hives. It’s a big goal for me, and I‘m terrified think I can do it. Maybe
Overall, I want to build my confidence, strength and self-reliance. I’ll cultivate bravery, joy, gratitude, and enthusiasm, in my work and choose to be healthy, creative and friendly. I’ll work with intention and out of inspiration.
I guess I should get off Facebook then, eh? 
Sounds like an awesome plan. Best of luck to you. I enjoy your site.
You: brave. Me: inspired.
You do all kinds of things that inspire me, so we’re even. Plus, you’re pretty brave yourself.
These are ambitious goals. Especially eliminating sugar – I will admit it, I don’t see how I could do that, although I know it would do me a world of good.
Good luck! And thanks for sharing your goals. It’s always so inspiring to me to read other people’s goals.
My non-conformist thinks they aren’t ambitious enough.
I guess he rubs off on me more than I realize.
But I figure, if I fail who will know? Oh, wait. I’ve told all of you. Rats.
And Amber, as for the sugar, it’s the goal I’m worried about most. Which is why I posted it here– you know, social pressure. Maybe it will work. I went vegan for 6 weeks in 2009– and I never thought I could do it. Though, I could still have cupcakes. It’s pretty hard to live without cupcakes. Hmmm, this is a problem.
I love that canvas with all your goals on it.
I think it’s wonderful and I totally believe that you can do it! Even the sugar.
Can’t wait to witness the progress:)
Thanks, Melanie! That’s just what I needed to read today– your timing is perfect!
The sugar part shouldn’t be so bad really…you’ll be amazed at how sweet other foods seem once you’ve been off it for a while.
Your list inspires me. I might write one myself. I might not be so brave to share it though.
Writing it is the hardest part– sharing it is easy after that. (Also, I was selective in my sharing– there are other things on the list, but they’re mine alone.)