So this is technically step three. If you have been following my posts since January: know yourself, create the vision, connect your values and be aligned and motivated were topics that all came before this.
So now you are ready!
Select Goals Carefully: Is it yours? Will it provide what you seek? Does it support your larger vision?
Be Specific: State what you want in detail; more money, how much more? More fitness, in what way? Increase sales, what type and by how much? New relationship? Details please...
Reasonable: Not too big to be overwhelming, not too small to bore you. Keep in mind, we are at our best when challenged.
Measure and Time: How much by when? How will you know you are on track otherwise?
Break It Down: Larger goals and visions are built on achieving milestones along the way. What will you achieve first to build upon? What are the first steps and when will you take them?
Write and Review: Written goals are proven again and again to be far more powerful. Write them, read them and review them often.
Accountability: Most people do very well when they have a partner, club or group to work with that counts on them, knows the goals, lends support and encouragement. In general, most of us will do anything not to fall short in public or let others down so it works wonders for many. If you think you may benefit hire a coach, preferably through LifeScape of course, join a group or enlist a friend.
Be Resolute: Commit. Recommit. Be firm, unwavering and determined and when that does not work, start again the next moment.
Be Aware: Recognize what may stand in your way, even if it is you, (often this is the case). Also, be aware of any skills or knowledge you need to acquire to get what you want; prepare.
H.A.R.D According to author Mark Murphy, goals should be Heartfelt, Animated, Required and Difficult. I couldn't agree more. His site has many resources to assess if yours are: http://www.hardgoals.com/
Set two to three goals, we really cannot focus on more than that. Now is the time to create a detailed plan to attain them and shore up your confidence and courage to make it happen. I will give you some keys to doing that next week.
In the meantime, write some goals for yourself. Be bold, share them here in the comments and we will help to hold you accountable and wait to hear your success story.
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