Goal Setting
The truth is that we have choices
in every single moment of our lives. For those who are destitute however, the
choices in life are less, fewer and far between (if at all!). But, as for the
rest of us…let us set the records straight for once! WE often think we don't have freedom when we
simply haven't claimed our power to choose differently!
So how can you be open to
choosing ‘differently’ and BETTER? For once, be clear about what it is that you
DO want. Have a sense of purpose. With a target to aim for, you'll know
what will serve you best.
This
One Amazingly Simple Step, that really successful people
take, is to plan their lives in detail on paper (to start)… AND THEN, they
actually work their plan. And when I say
detail - I mean EVERY detail. They wrote down a plan for every aspect of
their lives and then they went after it.
Step, by step, by step!!
Now let us get down to business!
Here is a tough question for you. Are you working someone else's plan for
your life? If you are NOT getting what you want from life, it is
probably because you have allowed someone else to design your life plan. This could be your parents, your spouse, your
boss, the government, even your friends, that might oblige and be happy to plan
and map your life FOR you. BUT, this is not the fast track to success - if
anything, it is the slow boat to mediocrity.
Success is a do-it-to-yourself proposition, that comes
from designing the life you want and deserve and then taking significant action
to achieve it.
Now let us get down to business!
Here is a tough question for you. Are you working someone else's plan for
your life? If you are NOT getting what you want from life, it is
probably because you have allowed someone else to design your life plan. This could be your parents, your spouse, your
boss, the government, even your friends, that might oblige and be happy to plan
and map your life FOR you. BUT, this is not the fast track to success - if
anything, it is the slow boat to mediocrity.
Success is a do-it-to-yourself proposition, that comes
from designing the life you want and deserve and then taking significant action
to achieve it.
Stop and ask yourself in-depth
get-real type questions, like: "Why am I doing this? What do I want to
achieve?"
Write down your answers. Use
your journal. Get in the habit of carrying and using your journal as a
success tool. Be more conscious of how you are spending your precious time,
because this is your life passing by. This will help you start to recognize
where you’re doing well, and when you are headed down the wrong path
altogether. I spend a good amount of my time writing out what I wanted, because
it helps me stay focused on the goal everyday. I look at it and I know how I am
going to spend my time that day.
I want to encourage you to step
out with confidence and really give it your all. DO NOT
let ANYBODY stand in your way! A ‘victim’ mentality will
typically keep great people from coming into your life. Only YOU can decide to
stop being a victim and start living today!
Be open to possibilities for
yourself. Select one area of your life where you are unsatisfied, and
choose something new, something more for yourself. Do different things and do
things differently. Risk more.
The following is a guideline
that can help you achieve your goals:
State your goal as a positive statement (“do”, instead of
“don’t”)
example : “ I will earn
$150,000 a year” instead of “I won’t make less money than I deserve.”
Be precise about your goal (state dates, and a measurable
amount of achievement so that you can know when you have achieved your goal).
Set priorities (so that when you have several
goals, you won’t feel overwhelmed, you’ll know which ones are the most
important).
Write your goals down (this solidifies them and makes
them feel more important).
Keep your operational goals small (having many smaller
goals is better than one large goal, since it’s easier to see your progress and
stay motivated).
Instead of setting an outcome, set a performance goal (this
way, there is a control factor to your achievement. Nothing is more dispiriting than failing due
to reasons beyond your control, such as bad business environments, or just
plain bad luck).
Be realistic about your goals (set goals that you can
achieve, and don’t be influenced by others, who try to set goals beyond your
abilities. You can always set another
goal if you discover that your first goal was not reaching high enough).
Don’t set your goals too low (otherwise, you will slow
down your progress, become lazy, and simply won’t achieve your maximum
potential).
When you do achieve one of your goals, make certain that you have taken
the time to enjoy the satisfaction of having accomplished your desire, by
allowing yourself a well deserved break or reward. (It
can be as small as an afternoon off to go see that movie you have wanted to
see).
It is also important to make certain to absorb the implications
of the achievement of your goal, and have a look back at the progress
you have made. You should also look at
the progress that you have made towards other goals. If the goal was especially noteworthy, make
sure that you reward yourself appropriately.
Frugalicious Mommy Disclaimer: These tips were provided to us by Taz Solutions for Tara Brooke. No monetary compensation was received.
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