The new year is around the corner and it’s time to set some goals! Many people see the beginning of a new year as an opportunity to start fresh and/or start something new. Some like to start the year setting up new diets or exercise routines; others find the timing fitting to begin a new job, start looking for a new home, or maybe even start a new business! Regardless of your personal aspirations, being strategic with you goal planning can benefit your outcome.
Extraordinary Goal-Setting System
Extraordinary goals are-
Outcome focused: Once you understand your why – and it’s an enthusiastic why – you’re 90% there!
In line with your values: The more a goal aligns with your inner or ‘core’ values, the easier it will be to achieve. NOTE: We can achieve goals that don’t align with our values but it’s harder to do and less satisfying.
Stated in the positive: “I want healthy fingernails” rather than “I want to stop biting my nails”
SMART:
Specific – so you know exactly what you’re trying to achieve
Measurable – so you know when you’ve achieved it
Action-oriented – so you can do something about it
Realistic – so it is achievable
Time-Bound – has a deadline
Focus on the Outcome:
1. What is it that you really, really want?
2. What is the specific outcome you’re looking for?
3. Is it worth investing your time and energy?
Dig deep, ask God for divine alignment!
Align with your values (What God has poured inside of you):
1. Is this goal in line with your life vision/overall life-plan?
Unsure? – Reflect on these questions: What is your biggest desire? Your passion? That thing you are really good at…
2. Is this goal in line with your values?
Unsure? – Ask yourself “What is really important to me in life?” – Will this goal alter that?
3. Are the goals something YOU truly want, or are they something you think you should have or should be doing? Tip: If it is a should, it may be someone else’s dream…
4. When you think about your goal, does it give you a sense of deep contentment or ‘rightness’, happiness and/or excitement? If so, these are good signs that it’s a healthy goal.
5. If you could have the goal right now, would you take it? If not, why not? What could be hinderances?
6. How does this goal fit into your lifestyle? Time/effort/commitments/who else might be impacted?
Identify Obstacles:
Goal Sizing:
Is your goal the right size to be working on?
Too big? Break down into smaller goals. Too small? Fit into a larger goal.
What would be the minimum/Super-Easy level of goal to achieve?
What would be your target level of goal to achieve?
What would be your EXTRAORDINARY level of goal to achieve?
Resources – get moving:
What resources do you already have to help you achieve your goal? and What resources do you need to help you achieve your goal?For example: things, support from people, contacts, personal qualities, knowledge, skills, time, etc.
MAKE A LIST!!!
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