Setting Goals –
Things to Think About
We hear a lot about the steps we should take to achieve our goals, however
unless we take the first steps to realistically consider who and what we are
right now – our capabilities and interests – and think logically about what
we’d like to accomplish, our chances of achieving our “goal” are slim to
none. Here are a few things to think
about when you’re trying to decide what you’d like to do.
1. Your goals need to be your goals
Not
your spouse’s or significant other’s, not your friends’, parents’, children’s, etc.
- YOURS!
2. Your goals must be achievable
It’s great to
stretch for them, in fact it’s desirable, but you must be able to honestly picture yourself achieving them.
3. You must be willing to put forth some extra effort
It’s
not possible to achieve more by vegging out in front of the TV. It will take extra effort and sometimes extra money.
“You can’t take
a trip unless you’re willing to pay the price of the ticket.”
4. You gotta really want to do it
How can
you achieve something you really don’t want?
If you can honestly picture
yourself doing this “thing” you want to do and can approach the task of getting it done with a positive attitude,
your chances for success are very good.
*Success -
taking the steps to do those things you want to do!
5. Be picky about who you tell
We need
positives and support to accomplish our goals. Share your thoughts and plans only with those who will back
your efforts.
6. Achieving your goal must benefit everyone concerned
Think
about the end result of achieving your goal.
How will others be affected? Will
the overall result be positive and in everyone’s best interests?
(Note: Not
everyone has to like the result!)
7. Will accomplishing your goal be fun/enjoyable?
There
can be some hard work between “here” and “there”. If we get
satisfaction from our progress and we know we’ll feel good when we reach
our goal, we’ll have a much better chance of getting it done.
(Why would we
ever do anything to intentionally make our lives miserable?)
One last thing.
OK, maybe a couple of last things.
The two references to imaging – as in being able to “picture” yourself
achieving your goal – are extremely important.
The picture you create is far more powerful than any words you could
ever use to describe a goal. It should
be an integral part of the initial thinking and planning process. Also – spend a little time thinking about the
PEMS sisters. You know what I’m talking
about, right? The Physical, Emotional,
Mental and Spiritual components of our life that are a part of everything we
do? Include them as partners in the
planning of your new life video. You may
just find that one of them will turn out to be the deciding factor in whether
or not you should move into the full production process.
To succeed –
just do what you love to do.
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