1. Set aside some thinking time. As it’s christmas, a time for giving & receiving abundant gifts, what dreams do you have? Make a list of all the things you would like to have/be/do? Imagine the people feelings places you want to be part of your life.
  2. Go over your list & puts dates by when you expect to achieve these outcomes. Make SMART goals. Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic, Time bound.
  3. Pick 4 goals that you can realize within twelve months. *Write them on a separate piece of paper. Things you’re most committed to/excited about/will give you the most satisfaction.
  4. Make a list of why you want to achieve your goals.
    What benefits you would get. Who else will benefit?
    WHY is a very powerful question.
    Identifying the BENEFITS give us motivation & encouragement
  5. Describe the kind of a person you would have to be. What qualities you’ll need to achieve your goals.
  6. Visualise yourself when you’ve achieved your goal. Sense of pride & achievement. Feels fantastic!
  7. Create an action plan ie the steps you’ll have to take to achieve your goal.
    Include: taking bite sized actions and completion dates
  8. Get support- tell friends, get a buddy hire a coach, join a group/club.
  9. Meditate on your goal for a few minutes twice a day. Sit quietly & think about yourself having achieved your goal. See & hear all the wonderful details.
  10. Take immediate action. What can you do today, this week to achieve your goals?

*Winston Churchill said “Until you commit your goals to paper,
your intentions are like seeds without soil.”

 

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