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SMART Goals and Chronic Pain: What are your goals?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 23 12:44pm | Replies (100)

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My SMART goal for the week is to wash one to two windows (from the inside) each day. I've decided I'm sick of looking at how dirty they are and polka dotted with water marks from the sprinkler. My husband has a heavier load due to my situation which is why it's important to me to do what I can, and do it wisely for my best outcome.

That takes problem solving, brain storming and patience. Pacing and moderating took me time to accept because I had to retrain my brain. I still struggle with it because some days my old B-self brain wants more than my body can produce. Recipe for disaster! So, I've added my window washing plan to my daily schedule for accountability. It keeps me balanced with activity and rest.

What SMART goals have you been thinking about, but haven't implemented yet? What is bothering you and you'd like to do it yourself? Anything?

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Hi Rachel -
I love your plan. I wasn't SMART the past 3 days - tried to overcome 3 weeks of neglect in my gardens in just 3 days. Today, I pay the price - couldn't even complete my stretches in one go tis morning! Hoping I can make it to my long-scheduled eye appointment. Otherwise it is going to be a Slowww... day - looking at trying the watercolors already on my work table - in an air conditioned room.
Sue
PS - Once recovered, maybe I'll do my inside windows 2 by 2. Will hire out the porch & outside as nearly all require a ladder - not the place for my 70+ husband, or my one-handed daughter.
Sue