@mir123
Adding to my previous comment that I'm focusing on short term goals these days. Long term goals are still great so long as the steps you need to take each day are things you enjoy -- like taking a class that you enjoy. I guess when I was thinking of long term goals, I was really thinking that I'm no longer into delayed gratification. I'm not going to sacrifice what I like to do today, this week, this month, this year knowing that it will pay off in 5 years when I may not reach that mark. If I like the small goals needed to achieve a long term goal then that would be great.

I also like that @windyshores suggested maybe taking one class at a time. That's a great idea so classes don't monopolize all your time and you have plenty of time to do the other things you enjoy as well. Like she said, it's a bit different for each of us. Do what feels right for you. 🙂