Ok guys so this post I'm about to put up is not from me. It's written by someone else named Melanie. From now on every once in awhile I'll have guest posts on here. Don't worry you'll still get my completely insane rants about nothing and get ready I have some crazy stories for you. But I like the idea of every once in awhile being serious. These posts will mostly be about health and I know I haven't always been the best on my health but as I get older I'm realizing it's pretty important. Most people don't know this but I actually went vegetarian for the month of Feb and part of March. Anyway this post is pretty good it's about ways to reach your goals I hope it's helpful also check out the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance blog which I'll put a link up to. Now without further waiting here's the post.

Cataloging Your Goals for Motivation, Inspiration and Success

Having dreams and goals you'd like to accomplish is a basic part of the human experience. When faced with a life-threatening illness, such as breast cancer or mesothelioma, the desire to fulfill desires and achieve goals can be even more significant. No matter an individual's circumstances or prognosis, the achieving of life goals can provide significant benefits, including better quality of life through improved self-esteem and personal fulfillment.

Recording your goals
One positive way to go about achieving hopes and dreams is to keep a record of your goal-reaching process. As well as cataloging goals, include the methods you plan to use in achieving them and the progress you make along the way. Seeing tangible progress in writing will help keep you motivated, focused and inspired.

Aside from the obvious health and wellness goals, many people with cancer use their illness as an opportunity to improve their quality of life by fulfilling lifelong dreams and desires. According to the National Cancer Institute, goals should be specific and attainable. Travel, for example, is a goal shared by many. If you've always wanted to travel to a foreign country, consider keeping a travel journal. In your journal, include photos of your desired destination, a list of sights you'd like to see on your journey and the steps you've taken in reaching your travel goals. This could include learning the basics of a foreign language, getting a passport and keeping a record of any savings you've accumulated in preparation of your trip.

You can keep a record of other types of goals, as well. For instance, if you've always wanted to learn a craft, such as sewing or embroidery, write down your ultimate goals and all the steps you plan to take in attaining them. For example, if your goal is to sew your own dress or outfit, record each step of your learning experience. You can even insert photos of your progress and, for motivation, examples of what you'd like to achieve.

Blogging
As an alternative to keeping a journal, many people create a blog in which to catalog their hopes and dreams. Blogging can be a great outlet for creativity, and can serve as a significant source of motivation and inspiration. In addition, blogs also provide support in the form of fellow bloggers and online friends.Take it Step-by-StepInstead of focusing on the big picture, look at achieving your goals as a step-by-step process. This way, you're less likely to feel overwhelmed, bored or discouraged. Dream big, but set small goals in order to attain your end results. Don't forget to record your progress, and make it a point to celebrate each victory you experience on your way to achieving your goals!