Timelines are a very valuable method in remaining constant in achieving goals you set in your life. They put the pressure on and keep you accountable. I have two extremes when it comes to timelines. One is where I give myself so much time that I eventually lose focus. The end date is so far away that I don't feel like it needs my immediate attention. The other extreme is when I look intensely at what I need to do and stress about whether I will complete it or not.
I have set a general timeline for when I want to grade for my black belt. Looking at it now I am questioning the logic in that. It is still years away, why am I focusing on it? Why am allowing it to cause me unnecessary stress? Why am I stressing in the first place?? This is something I am passionate about! I embrace the challenges and time it takes to learn this ancient and incredible art! Stressing over when I achieve this crucial next step in my training is illogical. It makes more sense to have a good time progressing through, focus on where I am and the progress will take care of itself. This is a positive experience and should be seen as such. I am working on consistently staying in this mindset can use the timeline I set as a productive tool and recognizing when I start to waver.
To recap, timelines are useful. Worrying about timelines is not. This my thought of the week. Take care everyone.
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