The Only Goal That Matters
- Diana DeVaul
- Jun 19, 2022
- 1 min read
After my website launched late last year, I started piling on the pressure. Pressure to create meaningful content, grow my audience, and post thoughtful, daily insights across platforms. As timing would have it, I welcomed a new puppy and attempted to retrain a stubborn, older, rescue. In addition I am running a household while attempting to remain a present, fully functioning wife, mother and friend.
I kept up with everything to a point, but it didn't feel good.
This was the perfect moment to look within. What met me there was fear. Fear has fueled unrealistic expectations and informed my decisions regarding how much content I am creating. I am afraid if I'm not doing enough I will fail. Not just in one area, but all of the ones I mentioned above.
Eventually I determined that big goals at the sacrifice of my sanity were not worth it. I am slowly releasing unreasonable expectations and replacing them with soul-replenishing checklists instead. Less content=more peace. Outsourcing when I can, letting go of my numbers-reached goals and instead focusing on how I feel. When I do less I feel lighter, better. Hope replaces anxiety and peace flows through my being.
A goal should never cost us our peace because peace is the only goal that matters.
Inward & Onward
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Well said grasshopper. Let the "magic" return!
I was the same way first with my FB Page MyGlitch & then with my blog. I cared more about the number of followers or likes of the page. Now when I get those private messages from other families living with Epilepsy and just wanting to talk, is truly what means most. That was my goal to raise Epilepsy awareness and help others who live with it daily, and be very open of the ups and the challenges. it was then as you said the pressure I placed on myself was lifted. I focused on those people along with my family and own health. Not the the number of postings or followers. But the relationships developed and Glitch awareness spread.…
Diana - indeed, so well stated as usual. Balance is that goal none of us fully achieve in perfect harmony - but recognizing our need to make adjustments along the way have certainly helped my journey. I’m sure others will agree with great insights. Peace to you and John this Fathers Day! Scott