Shoe-Based Goals

Posted on March 13th, 2017

In general, I think it is a good thing to be ambitious.  You can’t make the world a better place if you aren’t working for more.  I don’t often rest on my laurels; I’m constantly trying to push forward for the next thing.  But I have realized that if you never pause, even for a minute, to acknowledge your accomplishments, you might end up feeling like you’re not enough.

When I started my corporate Nordy Girl almost two years ago, I set a goal that when I achieved a certain level of promotion (and discount), I would buy myself an “investment piece.”  Classic, timeless, and versatile, Chanel flats seemed like the perfect symbolism.  They could remind me of what I had done, while making sure I don’t forget all that I have left to do.

I was so excited when the news was shared with me in early February that I was being promoted to that next level (it felt better than I had even imagined it would), but I had second thoughts about the shoes.  It suddenly felt like an indulgent and frivolous act, and I certainly didn’t want to give up any of my carefully cultivated self-discipline.  Who sets shoe-based goals, anyway??  I decided I would think about it a bit more while we were on our honeymoon.

And as if the picture didn’t make it abundantly clear, you can see where I landed.  Last weekend, I stopped by the store and allowed myself a moment of celebration.  I’m ready to hit the ground running to face whatever comes next– and I’ll have fancy footwear while doing it.