Small Steps

Once upon a time, a girl was told that big goals are too much. She should not give up her goals, but she should pare down the goal into more manageable steps. Indeed that did sound like an impressive plan, so the girl followed the advice.

Okay, maybe that isn't a fairy tale, but it is better than saying "Hey, my sister told me to make smaller goals that lead up to my big goal, so I figured I'd try it." I had a bit of a break down last weekend, but I am feeling better now, partly due to this idea.

Here is my plan:

1.) Get some sort of part time job.
2.) Keep running.
3.) Write some.
4.) Work on my doctorate program list.
5.) Stay sane.

Other than number five, it doesn't seem so difficult. This week I applied for a part-time job at a local library. It is 20 hours a week at $8.40 an hour. That isn't bad. I would be quite happy with it. The job could be fun. I could decide I want to be a librarian, which would take me less than five years. Always good news, right? (I am ignoring economic problems.) I have also started a running log. I need something to keep me accountable. My intention is to write some tomorrow. I mean, I am going to write tomorrow. I will also take a look at my doctorate program list again.

Small steps. They count.