Casting My Vision for 2025 Part 3

I had a look back through the first part of this thread, and although I like the word Open, I feel as though Explore is drawing me in more and aligns with the goals I have so far created.

I think my brain is wanting direction. And I do want that. But also I guess a part of my brain is also trying to self sabotage with these goals.

A strategy that has come to mind is to be more (and this is where that other word of the year comes in to play) open to flexibility.
Another strategy could be to plan better? But I find that the planning part of adult life (when to shop, when to clean, when to do XYZ) can lead to burnout and this “constant” feeling.
At the moment I feel like my brain is always carrying something — so I’ve got to think about buying that thing, but that task needs doing, but then I want to just do something for me, but then I have to do my weekly goal.
I feel like I end up carrying all the things that need doing, that I “should” be doing or want to do — that also feels like an obstacle. But I know it’s my brain creating all of this and I can use what I do with but it’s hard when it feels physically heavy and very loud.

 

Answer:

 

Would you be open to choosing a phrase instead of just a word? For example, what if you chose, “Open to flexibility”?

Tell us more about your goal to be creative – describe what your brain’s first draft of success is. Is there another way to structure it and achieve success? What else could success look like for being creative? Think about time, think about lowering the bar. Think about what the bare minimum for success might be (maybe it’s just dreaming up an idea on the couch!).