While I am trying to improve how I do things in my primary sphere of influence, I don’t really have many big goals written down for this year. I really should, I know, but I still feel like I’m in that zone where “big hairy audacious goals” will only make me feel bad about what little I can accomplish.
On the other hand, it is worth considering that maybe sometimes, if you start out with a little fuzzy assertive goal, it will eventually grow into a big hairy one.
So.
I really want to sew and create things. But I don’t always have time for a major project. This led me to start thinking small – really small. As in a yo-yo a day.
For those of you unfamiliar with yo-yos, they are little discs of fabric that are stitched with a running stitch around the edge, then gathered up into a little pouch. They were all the rage a long time ago, and they are really cute, plus they fall into the category of “round things that make me happy.”
This is my little fuzzy assertive goal: to sew one yo-yo a day. They take about five minutes per yo-yo, so I think it’s doable. They help me feel a little saner, because there’s something calming about stitching quietly and having something to show for it (which is quite different from the daily grind of boys and repeated cleaning/cooking).
By the end of the year, I should have 365 yo-yo’s. I’m hoping to string them into a garland for the Christmas tree, and they will serve as a reminder of how little things done daily can add up to something significant.
I love yo-yos! I think that is great that you are going to make a garland out of it! It will look wonderful! :)
Thanks – actually, now that I think of it I’m behind a few days. Gotta get to my 31 for January :).
That’s a really cute idea! I love the garland idea and how it’ll remind you of this stage in your life. You’re really creative! :-)
You should make one too – you can get a yo-yo maker at Michael’s. Taylor might even like to help you with it :).