Goal Setting

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
~ Vincent Van Gogh

I have decided that I need to get out of my slump and stop writing huge lists of things in my head that I think I need to accomplish.

"Goals that are not written down are just wishes. "
~ Unknown I need to write down goals, ones for the next 6 months, 12 months, 3 years and 5 years. Revisit every 6 months and come up with a plan of action. Anyone can say what their goals are or even write them down, but if you don't have a plan to get there it is probably not going to just fall in your lap one day out of the sky and someone says, here you have reached your goal " celebrate."

What is your timeframe? When do you want to reach your goals? Make sure you write down a deadline.

"A goal is a dream with a deadline."
~ Napoleon Hill

Goals and dreams can take years of serious actions, perserverance, dedication, determination and strong will. Obstacles may come your way and try to crush your goals. How badly do you want your goal or dream to happen, not enough if you let something stand in your way of your true passion, or sabotage your dream.

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
~ Henry Ford

Accountablility is also a key factor, find someone who can support your dreams and goals but also get you to stick to what you say you are going to do. Review your goals with your accountability partner, share your plan and ask that person to make sure that you follow through.

“Everyone needs a coach, whether it’s a top level executive, a graduate student, a homemaker, a homeless person or the President of the United States” - Anthony Robbins

Write down why and how important the goal is to you. Write down how it will make you feel once it is accomplished. These are all way in which to help you stick to your goal. Know exactly why you want it and what it's purpose is for you. A goal without a purpose is pretty insignificant.

People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine.
Brian Tracy


You may have big goals, you may have a bunch of small ones, it doesn't matter. If you write them down and review them often enough, and make that plan of how you will get there you can do it. Believe in yourself, think positive thoughts, imagine you already have what you want.

“Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” Dr. Joyce Brothers


Happy Goal Setting!