G is for Goals Achieved

Now maybe that sounds dumb but I am very goal-oriented in terms of how I live my life. I have a mental to-do list each day and when I mark things off, the feeling of accomplishment drives me. It also allows me to feel like I can rest. I am a work first, play later type person. If I have something hanging over me, I feel unsettled.

For example, yesterday I came home after work and really wanted to take a nap. But I forced myself to get up and one thing led to another: I transferred my blood orange seltzer to a keg, which required me to wash a couple kegs, then I washed the fermenter and another keg while I was at it. Feeling motivated, I sewed up the strap of my work bag that was falling apart. I washed biking gear. I ran the dishwasher and put away some clothes. I got down the equipment needed for brew club on Thursday. It was a really productive night!

Big-picture goals achieved, however, push me too: launching all my children is one I have out there in the not-too distant future. It stresses me out but also compels me to be a better parent and provider. I am very goal-oriented and kind of like that about myself, especially because I was not that person when I was younger!