Long-term Goals: "I'd like to start eventually, but..."

[Setsuna]

I'm sure with how many years we've lived and how many we'll continue to live, we've all got those things that we really want to try in our lives, or learn how to do, or want to achieve, but for whatever reason we haven't gotten started. I've noticed a little bit of this question popping up in AMA threads and it's sorta like one I like asking other people, so I thought a full thread for it would be nice. There was a short-term/long-term goals thread made like seven years ago so I figure a new one would be okay
For me, I've recently been inspired to try and do something I told myself I'd like to start six years ago, but I just can't see myself doing it currently, I'm not there yet.

What are some long-term goals you have or would like to achieve, whenever it may be?
What's inspired you or made you want to try and achieve them?
Do you have any that you've already started and are currently working on?
If you are currently working on any, what are the steps you're taking in order to achieve them?

 

[Zeostar]

It probably wouldn't hurt me to try and make friends. I was in all sorts of online gaming groups as a teenager. Then I just fell out.

I live way rural so online friends would probably still be easier. I'm not completely shy (I've talked with strangers on a headset) but I think finding the right place and people are the hardest part. I don't have a computer that can play games so it's an unfortunate disadvantage.

In recent months I began feeling quite lonely. It would probably be healthy for me.

 

[Zero Seven]

Hmm, I have a few goals. o_O

Traveling more is one of my long-term goals that I've yet to fully achieve. (ﾐ〒﹏〒ﾐ)

As for fitness goals, it's definitely a work in progress, but I'm in the best shape I've ever been—way better than in my 20s when I was just thin. Now it's about the whole lifestyle: hitting the gym, eating right, and sticking to a strict diet. I literally weigh my food and count calories, though I do indulge in cheat meals pretty often. -___-

My main motivation has been my health. Being skinny doesn't necessarily mean being healthy, and I was surprised when I got my blood work done. It made me realize that as I get older, I need to take better care of myself. Plus, I don't ever want a dad bod. =.=

And of course, I'm working on my career goals as well. (￣ε￣〃)ｂ

I've had a lot of ambitious goals that didn't quite pan out. For example, I started a small business, and while it did 'okay,' it wasn't amazing. Let's just say I ended up going back to my day job. I've considered buying a franchise or something similar, so who knows? I guess I can add that to my list of long-term goals.

 

[Sheep]

I'm so lazy and find it difficult to start, but I really want to:

1) Start journaling, and become good at it
2) Improve my ability to draw people
3) Try vlogging or vtubing
4) Learn a third language

Some of these are easier than others, but even then, I find it tough to get going. Journaling is probably something I have the most desire to start sooner than later, but I'm being held back because of a lack of polaroid camera or printer. It seems like I can always think of something to make me pause trying though, but that seems to be the case for a lot of people with motivation issues, lol. :x

 

[𒈟Lavemu𒐫]

For me I have 3!

Become an illustrator
Move to australia
And Learn how to drive!!!!

 

[Corrin]

I have cancer that has come back. I'm not sure if I'll enter remission again but I'm hoping and praying.

Nonetheless, I do have some. I need to have hope, after all.
1. Get my own place
2. Get a job in my field
3. Perfect my driving

 

[Incineroar]

I've had a lot of goals that I've had to adjust over the last few years, but primarily,

1. Get a job doing some kind of game dev work
2. Be able to afford my own place
3. Learn to drive

I just had a massive reset in my life so I'm starting off with a bit of a walking start, but I'm hoping I can find my sense of direction soon.

 

[Meganium]

Right now I have two "eventual goals" --
---go back to school and get my master's degree
---save money to buy a home

The latter is impossible with the shitty economy right now.

 

[PoryKid575]

I want to make a ROM hack at some point. I have a tentative idea for a hack, but the learning process has been pretty slow.

 

[_confused_piplup_]

I have so many, but for a reason or another I end up quitting or never having time for it.

1 Improving my violin skills
2 learning more languages, Japanese is the 1st
3 writing more
4 improving my mental health
5 completing my Hack ROM and learning more about it

Those are all below completing my studies, hopefully finding a job and surviving of course lol

 

[Astinus]

In general, I'd like to start working on crawling out of the pit that two decades of depression put me in while also transforming into the person that I always imagined Hunter to be. (If anyone knows the reference, he's "the me that's in my heart.") For the first time in a long while, I feel good about things. Feel a little more confident and willing to live.

Mostly I need to pay down the amount of debt that I'm in because of the depression. Also need to work on continuing my own fitness goals, like doing more cardio and strength training. And then there's the fact that I want to go out and socialize with people and experience things instead of hiding away.

A few specific goals:
-complete a 5K, if not two
-pass my oldest dog through the Canine Good Citizen exam

Best of luck to everyone else and their goals! I'll be cheering everyone on! Do your best, and remember that even a little progress is still progress! (That's the biggest change in my mindset that I needed.)