As we make our way through June we are closing in on the half way point of 2015. Did you set a list of personal things to do and have not made much progress? Do you need a bit of encouragement to get moving through your goals? It can be a bit overwhelming. I understand. When we work, live, play and sometimes just try to keep our head above water in this fantastic city of ours, moving forward can be a challenge.
I have worked with clients in my NYC office who tell me it is frightening to think of actually achieving the goal. I get it, it may seem a bit unusual and contrary to a regular line of thinking. But the truth is, once you achieve a goal, what is next? As long as that goal is in sight, you still have hope. Are you ready to step up and then do even more? It can be scary to think that you could actually get your act together. Then what would happen?
So what should you do if you are looking to accomplish some goals?
- Write down what you want to do. There is a certain power in the written word. Seeing your goals in black and white (could be up on a screen) can have a profound effect on you.
- Make sure your goals are obtainable. For instance, if you want to be able to run a marathon in the next 30 days, that might not be reasonable if you have yet to walk around the block.
- Determine some manageable steps by setting smaller goals to meet and celebrate when accomplished.
I have a friend who sets 90 day goals. This seems to be a good number for her. Her goals are always significant and they lead to bigger steps in her life. Most importantly, she has found that the her 90 day time frame is a perfect measurement tool that enables her to obtain her goals. Using her system she increased her business, paid off a car, lost weight, and toned up her arms.
So why do I write about goals? Goals can keep you on track to building your life. When you are moving forward working toward certain accomplishments you will find that other pieces will fall into place. Also, when you are working on goals, professional and personal, you will find there is little time for you to get complacent.