Achievement thru Goals

New Year, new school year, marriages, babies, etc. New beginnings bring new hope. Are you already thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? How’d they work for you last January? Why not try something different-develop new habits.

Habits are the things you do subconsciously or on auto pilot. The rituals you have, such as exercising, smoking, negative thoughts or saving money determine where you are currently in your life. Successful people are successful because of their daily practices, such as being punctual, reading and socializing with people like themselves. Habits are the foundation of your success or what’s holding you back.

New habits can be formed within a short period of time depending on the frequency the behavior is repeated. Daily habits can be locked in sooner and with ease than compared to a weekly ritual.

Evaluate:
Take inventory of the habits you currently have. Determine what habits you need to best serve you and pull you forward or in the direction you want to move in.

One at a Time:
Pick one habit to work on and lock in per month. You can have 12 new patterns for success by the end of the year. Think about how far you could be with new or revised routines.

Plan:
Pull out your day planner, on the first of each month write in an appointment for your new habit as a reminder. Concentrate on that one new pattern. At the end of each day, ask yourself how did I practice my new habit today? How will I enforce it tomorrow?

Summary
The routines of your past are the foundation to your successes or disappointments. Make a conscious decision this year to develop new and improved rituals. Don’t underestimate the power of strong, quality habits to automatically pull you toward a fulfilling and successful life.text Achievement thru Goals19677Achievement thru GoalsGoals or achievements are clearly defined destinations. In order to get there, you need to know and decide where you’re going. So, where do you want to go? What is it you’d like to achieve in your personal and professional life?

Why set goals?
Setting goals allows for personal achievement, building your confidence and the learning that occurs along the way. Here’s how to get on the right course to completing your goals.

Write it Downon paper.
There is something almost magically that happens when you write your goals down. A subtle message is sent to your subconscious and you’ll start moving in that direction. Looking at this list daily you’ll increase your chances and speed of achievement. Start visualizing the end result, see it in your mind and feel it like it is yours.

Obstacles
Be aware of the roadblocks that might get in your way to slow you down or prevent you from getting to the finish line. Awareness will help you plan ahead and avoid those stone walls, which are there to help you fight for what you really want.

Plan of Action
Determine what you need or how to get there. This is the plan, which can be modified along the way. Don’t get paralyzed by over analyzing the details. If you want to further your education, get online and look at schools, apply for the program, talk with the teaching staff about your goals. Any direction and movement is better than none.

Do It
Just like Nike says. Movement and action causes momentum. Doing something everyday is your daily baby step. Deciding to lose 20 lbs is done ounce by ounce each day.

Re-evaluation
Continually check your course. Answer these questions frequently. What action did I take today toward my goal of______? What will I do tomorrow?

Summary
The achievement of your personal and professional goals increases your confidence, improves your self esteem and opens the doors to new possibilities. Start out small and build on your success and confidence to bigger and better goals. Stop living small and safe. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.