The other day, I realized I did not have a goal for my life. I have goals, but not a goal that defines how I want to live my life. Some people call it a motto, or a personal philosophy. That could explain this feeling that I have been having. There are days, where I feel like I am just floating along with no real purpose. Granted some of the floaty feeling could be from my medications…in general though it is like I have nothing to serve as a reminder to me of the many things I have learned in the last fourteen months. I decided that it was important for me to figure out what my goal (motto) for life is.
Why is it so important for me to have a goal for my life? I believe that it will help me stay focused on moving forward. It would also sustain me when my life and/or mental health take a detour. It would be a source of instant encouragement, and a reminder of what I am capable of. In short, it would give me a sense of purpose.
I did not want to use someone else’s catchy phrase or quote, but I found it difficult to put what I wanted as a motto for my life into a concise format. I wanted my motto to represent my new found love of life, and my new ability to take care of myself and use my voice. I also wanted something that just represented me. I spent two days looking at other people’s mottos, and quotes by the famous, infamous, and the anonymous. I must have written at least twenty different possible mottos for myself, but none of them connected with me.
I had gotten to a point where I thought I was not going to be successful at developing my own motto and would have to use someone else’s. In a last ditch effort, I wrote down several mottos I saw on other websites. They were ones that seemed to be close to what I was trying to create with my own. Finally, I took a little idea from each one, until I came up with my motto. The end result was a motto that represents everything I want it to, and inspires me as well.
I will live my life fully, and experience everything. I will take care of myself. I will have fun, be crazy and be weird.
I will live my life fully, and experience everything, means I will not let my fears and anxieties get in the way living my life. I will take care of myself, means that I will keep doing the things I need to in order to achieve and maintain good mental health, I will do the same for my physical health. I will make sure that I use my voice and set and keep appropriate boundaries. I will have fun, be crazy and be weird, means that I will enjoy my life.
Do you have a motto for your life? What is it? If you do not have one, have you ever thought about creating one?
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Oh this is a great post! Now I have something to think about. Alas I just posted a mindless jumble of thoughts on my blog minutes ago, when I think I was kind of struggling to say what maybe you said? LOL. I want to talk about this…I thoroughly enjoyed this post. (Oh and I had cereal for supper. No good excuse except I wanted it!) CM
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I am glad you enjoyed this post. I will have to look at your "mindless jumble of thoughts" in a minute. I would love to have more discussion on this topic. I found it so important. I spent two whole days trying to think of one little motto. I am so glad I did though.
Oh this is a great post! Now I have something to think about. Alas I just posted a mindless jumble of thoughts on my blog minutes ago, when I think I was kind of struggling to say what maybe you said? LOL. I want to talk about this…I thoroughly enjoyed this post. (Oh and I had cereal for supper. No good excuse except I wanted it!) CM
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I am glad you enjoyed this post. I will have to look at your "mindless jumble of thoughts" in a minute. I would love to have more discussion on this topic. I found it so important. I spent two whole days trying to think of one little motto. I am so glad I did though.
Excellent motto!
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Excellent motto!
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Thanks, Dear!
Thanks, Dear!
I don't have a motto, but I like your idea that having one will give your life purpose! I think I'll work on that!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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When you come up with one, let me know. I would love to see what it is.
I don't have a motto, but I like your idea that having one will give your life purpose! I think I'll work on that!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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When you come up with one, let me know. I would love to see what it is.
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Great motto Melissa! Having a purpose is what helps us to get up every morning and do what we do I think…I like the idea that you will "live you life fully" and have the most fun doing it! You go! Susan:)
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Thanks! It certainly seems to have given me a little extra ooomph in my days since I actually put it in writing and taken it on as my own.
Great motto Melissa! Having a purpose is what helps us to get up every morning and do what we do I think…I like the idea that you will "live you life fully" and have the most fun doing it! You go! Susan:)
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Thanks! It certainly seems to have given me a little extra ooomph in my days since I actually put it in writing and taken it on as my own.
I love it!!! I think my motto would sound something like this: I will wtfpwn life. Yes, the change in username has not changed me ^_^
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I love it!!! I think my motto would sound something like this: I will wtfpwn life. Yes, the change in username has not changed me ^_^
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