The key to setting and achieving a goal is, simply, figuring
out where you want to end up. But articulating a specific,
achievable goal is not so simple a task.Whether it’s a
business objective or a personal one, you need to be able
to write down what the goal is and the steps you need to
take in order to get there. In other words, you need a road
map. Here’s how to create one:
1. You’ll need five sheets of paper. On the first sheet,
write down what you would like to achieve in your life,
now and through the decades. Brainstorm ideas, keeping
“the big picture” in mind. These are your long-term goals.
Remember, that to set goals that are unattainable will only
result in frustration. So try to set goals that are challenging
and motivating but not unrealistic.
2. On the second sheet of paper write down your personal
goals for the next year. This is your short-term list.
Consider things like family, personal growth, career,
spiritual and financial goals. Develop emotional reasons
why you want to attain these goals.
3. Next, compare the two sheets of paper. Your short-term
goals should help you in some way attain your long-term
goals. If not, you should re-evaluate your short-term goals.
Also, cross out any goals that you are not willing to pay
the price to achieve. There is no point in having a goal that
you are not willing to make happen through sacrifice or
hard work.
4. On the third sheet of paper write down the job goals
that you would like to achieve in the next 12 months.
5. Now compare these short-term work goals with your
short-term personal goals. Note any work and personal
goals that overlap because you will be most effective in
achieving those goals that blend personal and work
objectives.
6. Review each of the three lists, picking one goal from
each list that is most important to you. Write these three
goals on a fourth sheet of paper. Under each objective, list
the activities you must do to attain the goal.
7. On the fifth sheet of paper, list the activities you must
do tomorrow to move you toward each of your three most
important goals. This is your “To Do List.”Write a new
“To Do List” every day or week as you complete the small
tasks.
8. Establish a system for measuring your progress. For
example, you might try creating a time line or matrix chart
so that you can visually monitor how much you have
accomplished and how far you have to go.
9. Finally, remember that success is defined by the
realization of a worthwhile goal. So if you’re moving
forward toward attainment, even if you’re not there yet,
you are successful!
Please feel free to share your thoughts or own personal tips for reaching your goals in the comment
section!
Thanks again for reading and sharing!
Have a Great week!
Ted Peterson
203-723-7295
ted@funmeetingsnow.com
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