That’s loads of time, right?!?
Well, let’s first take a look at how the first 32 weeks of the year went. Have you been knocking off your goal milestones fairly consistently? I know I………..HAVE NOT.
And for all of you out there who are more like me than super star all round achievers then here’s my take on what we can be doing better.
First things first:
Be clear on WHAT you want and WHY you want it.
Also: Be clear on what YOU want and why YOU want it. Subtle but important difference.
We cannot miss this first step, figuratively or metaphorically, or else we will face plant.
And not as cutely as these boys!!
Secondly:
Write that gold down and look at it often – like reeaaalllly often.
This is where I take the first face plant. I believe that “in my head” is good enough. But nooooooo, because everyday life commands our attention and those wonderful goals with promises of a different future that were made just a few short days, weeks, months ago fade into obscurity.
I don’t remember half of my New Years Resolutions but I do remember my big goal of the year was to get huge exposure for my coaching business. And for this introverted busy mom of 3 getting that exposure needs a DAILY kick up the bum. I need an “in my face” reminder every day as to why this is important to me and to keep the visualization strong of my end result.
Which leads to the third stage, and my second face plant:
Plan it. Plan it. Plan it.
Plan the big milestones or projects.
Plan the tasks that need to be done within each milestone or project.
Plan for what obstacles you might encounter.
I have resisted planning in a HUGE way. This is because of the up front time and focus it requires. Focus I find reeeaaalllllyyy hard to give.
What I have found really helpful over the last couple of years is having accountability. I have found accountability partners and groups that have truly helped me take leaps forward.
Aaaaandd, I’m feeling pretty jazzed about powering through the end of 2016 and crushing some goals!!
Are you with me?
I’m organizing a free challenge for the month of September (now complete) so we can all get into action and get some wonderful accountability.
You can make change in your life before the end of 2016.
Believe in yourself. You are worth it.
Hugs, Vicky xxxx