Setting your goals
Goal setting is traditionally told to us in the form of ‘well pick and goal then the small tasks that you need to do to get there’.
This is sound advice, but this doesn’t often go any further.
When setting goals it is important to look at two areas, both the goal itself and also the work we need to do on ourselves to get there.
What is key to achieving a goal alongside the actions to get there is the support that we give ourselves to be ready to achieve it.
Defining the tasks.
Often by the very nature of a goal it can be something ahead of us that we haven’t done before. So it makes sense to support ourselves to ensure that we are ready.
To establish the tasks needed initially ask yourself the question
What are the practical steps that I need to take to make this goal happen?
If you struggle you may need to think out of the box.
For example if it is publishing a book then you will need to compile a list of all the things that you need to do to get there.
From starting to write the book to finding out how you would publish it.
Write these in the order from first task needed leading all the way to published book.
Supporting yourself.
The next step is compiling a list of the things that you need to do to support yourself along the way.
Where do you anticipate you will struggle?
How is your self confidence and belief right now?
How are you feeling as you head in to this?
What are the stages that you will be required to go through?
For example with writing a book it will be the self belief to continue to write it regarding less of what comes your way
It would also be holding your own in meetings when you are upselling your book to publishers
How about when you need to do talks or interviews about your book in the future?
Being prepared for these shifts is key or you can find yourself avoiding the next steps for fear of not being able to complete them.
Finding yourself a mentor or a coach to support your growth can be helpful to ensure that you are ready for the achievement itself.
Ensuring that you celebrate the wins along the way and remind yourself how much the completion means to you also helps keep your focus especially when feeling challenged.
Getting the tasks done.
Once you have complied your lists, then the next step is finding the time to complete the tasks!
Review the time you have available each week or month and the time most likely not to get moved or delayed.
Is it early morning before the kids get up? Or evenings? Or weekends?
The key is not going over the top but picking an amount of time that is sustainable for the period of time that you need ot work on this.
You are better off and completing it that over estimating how much you will achieve, not doing it and losing your motivation.
Reflect on the date when you want to complete this all by and also what is a realistic timeline looking at what you need to complete and the amount of time weekly ir monthly you have to do it in.
Keeping on top of.
The next item is to have this scheduled in somewhere so you will remember
Diaries are usually good for this, or post it’s on the fridge. Establish a routine around this so that it becomes a habit.
Another accountability tool can be letting colleagues, family or friends know so that they can help keep you motivated.
Whatever your goal, and however you decide to keep track or when to complete, remember to keep the end result in mind.
You’ve got this!
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