Idea... Dream... Goal
Isn’t it intriguing how at New Year’s eve we often set
ourselves resolutions or goals for the year ahead? For
those of you who set these goals have you reviewed them? Are you on track or
have you achieved them?
Most successful people are goal orientated. They take the
time to identify what they want to achieve and establish a detailed plan in how
to reach the goal. Setting goals gives you focus, purpose, direction and
motivation. You are less likely to drift and more likely to empower your
future.
“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear
understanding of your destination. It means to know where you are going, so
that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are
always in the right direction.” Stephen R Covey
Many people don’t actually know what they want in their
lives and will often talk about ideas and things they want. Your subconscious
mind will work to achieve the things you think of most of the time, whether you
want them or not. Why not feed your subconscious mind – the power of the
subconscious has a tremendous effect.
I follow a few principles when goal setting:
- Align them with my values
- Write them down!
- Review them regularly
- They are specific and I am passionate about them
- They are framed in the positive
- I make them challenging yet achievable
- I give myself a time frame
Most importantly don’t give up. Confucius said, “It does not
matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.” Whilst this jeopardises
my time frame principle, truer words have never been spoken. You succeed by not
stopping. You’ll notice if you take your dog for a walk, you take the first
step and keep going until you reach your destination. The question you can ask
yourself is, “If this principle works in routine, everyday occurrences, why
wouldn’t it work in all areas of my life?” Of course, the answer is that it
does.
It shouldn’t take New Year’s Eve to jig you into setting
some goals. There is no better time like the present!
Leigh McKay
@workwisely
07880 326 303
