Weekly Prompt #34: What is a long term goal you have?
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This week's prompt- What is a long-term goal you have?
This week I want us to discuss long and short-term goals. A long-term goal might be something in 5 years such as saving up to buy a house, or a lifelong goal of staying healthy and fit. So, in your own words can you describe something that might be a long-term goal for you? And why do you want to achieve that? Let's get started and share!
@ASilentObserver Hi there, its me...
I think that a long term goal of mine is to have a healthy, emotionally connected relationship with another person. Someone who I can spend my time with and truly care for, and feels the same way about me. I think that this will happen eventually, but relationships usually come around when you least expect them to.
I would also like to live a more healthy lifestyle and lose some weight. This is another thing that I think will come together with time, i just want to have a partner that i can do fun things with while being physically active!
Ethan
@sincerePlane4053 That is great Ethan, you have clear goals for finding a fulfilling relationship and improving your physical health. What steps can you take towards these goals?
@ASilentObserver well I am working on communicating effectively with those in the dating world and being clear about my wants. Not sliding into relationships that are not worthwhile and do not have substance.
E
@sincerePlane4053 I am glad you are determined to communicate more effectively in your dating life. How will you know when you are successful?
@ASilentObserver i think a definitive success will involve a long-term relationship, which is something that I would greatly enjoy.
@sincerePlane4053 It is nice you value long term relationships. What do you think are some of the challenges to establishing one?
@ASilentObserver i think distance and emotional availability are the main things that come to mind. I am someone that needs to be in person with my partner to enjoy their presence and I like the physical connection.
E
@sincerePlane4053 It sounds like being in person is important to you for feeling connected and enjoying each other's company. Distance can create challenges for emotional availability.
@ASilentObserver yes, I agree, it definitely does. I am hoping that my partner and I get to be together in person soon!
A long term goal I have is to just be more caring and giving to myself. I tend to feel guilty for evening buying a cup of iced coffee from the gas station if I don’t get someone else something. I would like to work on being able to just do something for myself without feeling guilt.
@Matthewcprestonnoel It feels like you have a hard time allowing yourself to receive things because you've been so focused on taking care of others. What would it mean to you if you didn't experience guilt when you did something nice for yourself?