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The New
Year is traditionally the time of year when we all set goals and
motivate ourselves to achieve them. It is also the time of year when
the best laid plans can go awry and the best intentions can get
derailed. Why is this? We try to take on the world - we are going to
lose weight, get our dream job, dream house, dream spouse and more!
Don't get me wrong, having these goals is great! Reach for the stars!
Want it all!
Let's make sure that you achieve those goals though. How to do that?
Break things down into achievable steps so you can see immediate
results that will continue to inspire and motivate you and keep you on
track.
Here are some tips:
- - - - Begin with the end in mind. Pick the top 3 things that you
want to accomplish in 2001. Consider such areas as spirit, family,
friends, work, health, prosperity and more.
- - - - From those top 3 desired accomplishments, choose a goal to
achieve in the next 3 months.
- - - - In order to progress towards that goal, pick an action step
related to your goal that you can achieve in the month of January.
- - - - Set a smaller goal related to that action step that is easily
completed during the first week of January and do it.
You've taken a year long goal and broken it down to it's smallest
steps. That first step in the first week of January has created
momentum that enables you to continue to follow through. This will
keep you on track to achieve your yearly goals.
For example, losing 50 lbs can seem somewhat daunting. But losing 10
lbs in 3 months is easier to grasp. Choosing to make healthier eating
choices in January is easier still. Choosing to buy a low-fat cookbook
and plan a meal from it is something you can do tonight! And it'll
help you to get on the path you want and stay on it until that large
goal of 50 lbs is achieved.
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