"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
I am a firm believer that setting goals helps keep tasks and initiatives in perspective. Goal setting provides focus. Goals may inspire you to complete tasks.
Different methods of goal setting works for different people. Personally, I work best off of checklists. At the beginning of each week, I sit down with my schedule and set smaller goals to help me achieve the larger big picture goals. Below, please find my step by step guide for setting goals.
Each Monday, I will share a weekly goal (drink more water, drink less diet soda, make a positive affirmation each day, write down five positive things each morning, and the list goes on and on) and at the end of each week, during my training recaps, I will share the progress of my goal. I challenge you to think of your own goal and comment about your progress each week.
Each Monday, I will share a weekly goal (drink more water, drink less diet soda, make a positive affirmation each day, write down five positive things each morning, and the list goes on and on) and at the end of each week, during my training recaps, I will share the progress of my goal. I challenge you to think of your own goal and comment about your progress each week.
In addition to short-term goals, I also like to think of the big picture. I like to set 1 year goals, 5 year goals, and 10 year goals once a year and this is what works best for me.
1. Schedule 30 to 60 minutes for "me" time to goal set. Go to your favorite place. It may be a coffee shop or your dining room table. Just select a place that is nice and quiet with little to no distractions.
2. Create a word document, excel spreadsheet or put pen to paper. Make 3 charts or lists: (1) 1 year; (2) 5 year; and (3) 10 year.
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3. Document at least 2 personal goals, 2 health/fitness goals, and 2 career goals in each table. When writing down these goals make sure they're in the affirmative.
4. Once you have created your Goals document, post it somewhere where you will see it everyday. It does not have to be on your refrigerator or in a public place, but select a place that you come across every morning and every night. This will help you keep track of your progress and how close you are to achieving that goal.
5. If the 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goal periods are too lengthy or too-long term, why not try 1 month, 6 month and 1 year goal periods. Think about a time frame that you can handle, and give yourself enough time to successfully reach those goals.
On Sunday, my 25th birthday, I will be revisiting my goals. I will post my goal sheet and my experience of goal setting early next week.
I will also post an excel spreadsheet and word document to help you with your goal setting adventure.
Happy goal setting and I look forward to hearing about your goals :)
Legally Goofy,
Anais
4. Once you have created your Goals document, post it somewhere where you will see it everyday. It does not have to be on your refrigerator or in a public place, but select a place that you come across every morning and every night. This will help you keep track of your progress and how close you are to achieving that goal.
5. If the 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goal periods are too lengthy or too-long term, why not try 1 month, 6 month and 1 year goal periods. Think about a time frame that you can handle, and give yourself enough time to successfully reach those goals.
On Sunday, my 25th birthday, I will be revisiting my goals. I will post my goal sheet and my experience of goal setting early next week.
I will also post an excel spreadsheet and word document to help you with your goal setting adventure.
Happy goal setting and I look forward to hearing about your goals :)
Legally Goofy,
Anais
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