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Finding “It”

May 6, 2010 on 1:50 am | In life coaching | No Comments

When we kick off the new year, we probably pick resolutions that we hope we’ll stick to and achieve.  Sometimes goals are not achieved because they are set too high too soon (e.g., lose five pounds in one week).  The wrong goal can set you back.  Therefore, before you can even think about sticking to it, you need to carefully define your “it” 

GO WITH WHAT’S INTERESTING.  In a previous newsletter, I outlined an exercise to identify 100 dreams.  When you have 100 (or more) dreams, you don’t need to feel pressured to pick the right one.  Instead, you have many paths to fulfillment.  Go with what moves you right now.

BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR TIME.  If you just started a new job, you need time to establish yourself in that company.  That may mean working harder and longer hours to learn the ropes.  Now may not be the best time to sign up for all those classes you’ve always wanted to take.  Overextending yourself may demoralize you.  Put extra time in your schedule for new goals to take longer than they should.  Don’t choose goals that have a time conflict with your current schedule.

LET YOUR GOALS REINFORCE EACH OTHER.  If your list includes getting fit, learning to cook, and saving extra money, take a healthy cooking class and walk to work to save the extra money.  While you work towards your cooking and savings goals, you work towards your fitness goal.