We are at the beginning of a new year. Every year we make New Year’s Resolutions. What is a resolution anyway? It is defined as a resolve to do something.
Well how about we make some Goals. Make a plan and action plan for this year. Do more than think about it. Write it down. Do more than write it down. Start at number one on the action list and do it. Every day until you can say it is done; none of this quitting in a month or changing your mind.
I love a quote by the wise Yoda in one of the Star Wars Movies. Everyone should have this firmly placed in their mind. “No. Try not. Do … or do not. There is no try.”
Synonyms to resolution are: Determination, Tenacity, Strength and Fortitude. Now that is what gets things done.
Don’t overwhelm yourself with all the things you ever wanted to do. It won’t happen. Pick a couple key goals and go to work.
Goal Setting and Accomplishment Guide:
- Write down 10 things you want to accomplish this year. – Be Specific
- Narrow it down to 4 –Make sure it is something you really want – Make sure you make them your top priorities – Make sure that they are realistic and attainable
- Turn them into positive statements – Use these as your affirmations
- Under each of the 4 goals write out the steps of your action plan –Break your goals down into small bites that you can finish in a day or week or month -It must be measurable in time segments
- Make a timeline needed to accomplish them – Make sure you schedule time to these three goals – Again make them your top priorities –Schedule all action plan items on a calendar with phone reminders daily
- List a reward you will give yourself for each goal completed
- Post the Goal sheet somewhere that you will see it several times a day. -Maybe you will need several copies to be able to do that
- Read, schedule, remind and take action each day
- Make off each one as you accomplish that goal
- Party or Reward yourself after you conquer each goal
Some Goal Setting Examples:
Goal: Personal relationship
Affirmation Statement: I am in a loving relationship. I love my spouse and they love me. We have a fun and exciting romantic relationship.
Action Plan:
- Bring my spouse their favorite treat, flowers, etc
- Do something special for them that they would like to be done for them 3 times a week.
- Focus on them when I am with them
- Compliment them 3 times a day
Timeline: 3 months for improvement – Continue forever
Reward: An overnight stay at a hotel with dinner
Goal: A career move or advancement
Affirmation Statement: I am the managing director over marketing
Action Plan:
- I spend time outside of work researching what I need to know to do the job
- I make the connection that I would need to be valuable to the company in that position
- I do the job I have now with enthusiasm
- I am a valuable employee now
- I go the extra mile everyday
- I let the company know that I am interested in the job and that I am doing everything I can to be the employee that they want to hire for that position
Timeline: 6 months
Reward: Have my car detailed
Goal: An amount of monetary increase for the year
Affirmation Statement: My income has increased by $12,000 this year
Action Plan:
- I spend my money wisely
- I find coupon and discounts on what I buy and save the difference
- I find new ways to bring in extra income
- Budget and track my money
- Weekly check to see that I am on track
Timeline: My monthly increase is $1000 All year
Reward: Buy a hot tub for my deck
Goal: Spiritual fulfillment
Affirmation Statement: I feel closer to God
Action Plan:
- I read my scripture every morning
- I read from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- I Pray 3 times a day, plus little prayer throughout the day
- I say at least 1 prayer a day that is just thanking not asking
- I meditate, ponder and listen for the Lords guidance in my life so I can act on the answers to my prayers
Timeline: All Year – Everyday
Reward: A Family Vacation
These are only examples but it is really simple to follow. You just need to do it. Do it – Do it now!
After you accomplish or make a habit or routine of your first three goals then add more one at a time. You will be amazed at how much you will have change for you in 2012.
Now, I wrote this more for me than for you so if this is too in your face. Just know I am giving myself a talking to. I am going to write my goals now and get started! If anyone wants to know my personal goals you can email me and I will send them over to you.
