Michelle Gorman's 3 step process to Awesomeness...
1) Set a Goal
2) Act the Part
3) Achieve the Goal
Okay, so a bit silly alright. But, it is something that makes sense when caught between chaos and uncertainty.
I have always been driven by goals. In school, it was the next project, test, grade, etc. In fact, after graduating, like so many others, working surprised me when it no longer seemed like a goal - rather "oh my god, am I going to do this the rest of my life". It took me a little while to get it, but once I established my own goals and milestones at work, I was back off to the races, motivated and success soon followed.
Since 'getting a job' is a goal... yet with factors out of my control (i.e. finding the right job and being the right candidate), I have decided to create a goal that I can manage and achieve within my own mental and physical abilities.
BINTAN TRIATHLON - May 26th, 2012. I have dabbled in triathlons, did a couple of Try-A-Tri's before my beautiful babes but so far, even a Sprint Distance Triathlon has intimidated me. 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run. Hah! If I don't drown, crash my bike or just plain old die running - I should be able to complete it.
So, now that the money is paid - my motivation is in place, a gentle reminder on my credit card not to waste this opportunity.
NOW - Act the part. A few years ago, my husband gave me a necklace with the image of a girl running on it. It was one of those gifts that I've always resented (sorry sweetie). I know it was a freebie or mistake included in a shipment from a biking order my husband placed. Instead of giving it to me directly, he included it as part of my birthday present. So, am I really that shallow to let it bother me - well, maybe. The deep down problem is that I am not a runner. I don't think of myself as one, nor do I like running. But, I run.
After I signed up for the triathlon, I dug the necklace out of the bottom of my jewellry box and put it on. I kept looking at it in the mirror and thinking, I shouldn't wear this, I am not a runner, who am I fooling. But the reality is, I may not be a runner but I love the benefits of running and I need to run to accomplish my goal (triathlon) which I am very motivated to do. So, now, every time I look in the mirror, I see Michelle - the woman who runs in order to reach her goals and I am proud. Just ask me in 4 months how I did on my tri...
Now, to the professional side, my goal is to find a stimulating engagement that challenges my brain, gets me socially interactive with like minded driven people and sure, get compensated for it. WORK.
My goal - get a job. My act the part - dress for success, network with inspiring people and thank those who are amazing to connect me, and be me - at all costs.
My achievement - keep posted. I am so excited with the meetings and connections that I have made and have pending that I know my enthusiasm will drive the SUPER ME and it will just be a matter of time before something ABSOLUTELY AMAZING falls into place.
