The end of the year is already here. Did the year go as planned for you? What actions do you have in plan for next year? Are they short term goals…stop drinking, lose weight or buying something we couldn’t this year? These types of wishful thinking goals never last and you end up being in the same position you’re in right now, with not much being accomplished throughout the year. How can we live a more successful life, and better our performance each year? What kind of actions must take place so we’re not in the same situation by the end of the year?
Plan.
This month’s CGP is to begin every year with a set of goals. This goals could be new each year or older, all progressing towards that long term goal. A goal starts with planning:
1. Write a personal plan for yourself
2. Plan to reach those goals for the next year
3. Write down at least 20 goals you would change for the coming year
4. Make a side-by-side list of 20 positive and 20 negative things that happened in your life the current year
5. Make a list of the problems and solutions for the coming year.
As you see, it can sure take some work and thought to start planning, but well worth it in the end. Start off slow and easy. Jumping straight into a goal isn’t going to make it come any faster. For example: Maybe you’re late for school/class/work a couple times a week. Set your alarm 10 minutes earlier to help compensate with the time. Setting your alarm 30 minutes early may get you out of bed, but probably not. Slow and steady wins the race.
Start planning your goals for the new year and you will see how much easier it will be the next time around.
Have a great one!
Happy New Year from Cover Ground!
