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Setting Personal Goals, Part Two
by Laura Bissonette
We've
chosen goals and defined them. Now it is time to break them down
into more manageable steps. This is why you need a page for each goal!
Thinking
First, set a timer for half-an-hour. Either by yourself, or with a
helpful, supportive person, write down at least 20 ways to reach your
top priority goal. Force yourself to think past the obvious and you will
eventually break through with some very creative concepts! When the time
is up - stop. Choose the three best ways.
Now, make a list of all the things that are holding you back. Lack of
time, money, education, support, etc. Choose the major roadblock to your
success. What can you do to remove it? Use the 20 ideas here again, if
necessary. If you work on removing this one obstacle a little bit each
day, your goal will come into focus, and you will reach it faster than
you ever thought possible.
Planning
Is your target date more than a year away? Write down general thoughts
about what has to be accomplished each year. Use your three best ways
and major roadblock here. Incorporate them into the plan.
Break the first year's work down into months. Write down what should be
done each month. What can you do to get to your goal?
Make a list of steps that can be done in 15-minute segments. Keep this
list close at hand for times where you can squeeze them in.
Do this at least once a year. Compare how much you accomplished with
your plan and make adjustments for the next year. Realize that your
goals will likely change over the years. That's okay, new goals will
come out of the work you have done toward the old ones. Don't give up!
Scheduling
Start with this month. Look at the list of jobs you made for
this month on your annual plan. Sort the list into weeks.
Now you have a list of mini-steps to be done each week this month.
Transfer the mini steps to your calendar or planner. Make sure it is in
a place where you will see them every day.
Make a commitment to yourself to treat these steps as the important
events they are. Skipping them will only delay the attainment of your
goal!
All that work was the planning stage for one goal - your most important
one. It seems like a lot now, but you'll be very happy that you made the
investment when you see how things fall into place because of it. Now if
you want to achieve more than one goal, repeat the procedure for the
others as well.
Scan over the goals you have set for future stages of your life and make
note of things you could do now to make it easier then, such as setting
up a savings plan for a specific goal.
Staying on track
Try to keep your life balanced and don't overload yourself with goals!
Leave at least 20 percent of your time unscheduled. Don't forget your
family, friends and health. Include them in your plan.
At least once a year, go over your plan. Write out the monthly details.
Keep a measuring device for each goal. If you are behind in any area,
try to determine why, and make adjustments.
Each month, while you are copying the weekly lists to your planner,
spend a little time going over your progress. Check your list of 20 ways
and your main roadblock.
Is your goal becoming clearer?
Get a Goal Buddy to report to either by email or telephone. Sharing your
plans and progress will make you work harder and accomplish more!
Keep the image alive. Put up pictures of what you want. Make a collage.
Feed your subconscious with images of what you want every day. Believe
it will be yours.
Think positively
Envision the final accomplishment in as much detail as
possible, think about it every day, do it every day. Keep yourself
motivated. Remember this:
Goals + Perseverance = Achievement
About the Author:
Laura Bissonette is the owner of A1 Priorities, "Helping Busy People Get
Organized". The company offers residential, small business and personal
organizing, including a wide variety of customized services. If you
would like a free copy of "Effective Ways to Organize Your Office",
email info@a1priorities.com
before January 31, 2001. For more organizing ideas or to sign up for a
monthly ezine with organizing tips, see our website at
www.a1priorities.com
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