Goal Setting

Goal setting is one of the most powerful tools you can use to grow your business. When you set your goals, WRITE THEM DOWN. It is said that people who set non-written goals have a 3-6% likelihood to accomplish those goals whereas people who write them down actually have a 60-80% likelihood of achieving them. Why is goal setting so important? It give us a map so we know where we are going. It breaks down the steps so we can see the steps working backwards. It helps you focus. It helps you change your habits for the better.
Have S-M-A-R-T Goals: Be specific about your goals. Make them measurable to track your success. Create big goals, but also give yourself more attainable ones that will help you get to your bigger ones. Make your goals relevant and important to you and a time-line by giving yourself a date you would like to reach the goal by.

Here are some helpful tips to get started.

STEP #1
Get a journal to write your goals down.

STEP #2
Decide on a theme for the year, such as “The Year of Growth” or “The Year of Simplification.”

STEP #3
Find a theme quote that encompasses that theme.

STEP #4
Number the following list in order of priority:
Career, Family, Spiritual, Self, Education, Adventure, Friendship

STEP #5
Title a separate page in your journal for each category.

STEP #6
On each page write a section for your 5 year goal (make it a big one!)
1 year goal, Monthly goal, and daily action plan.

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” Abraham Lincoln

VIEW OTHER HELPFUL BUSINESS PRACTICE ADVICE
Writing a Business Plan
Creating Your Catch Phrase
Goal Setting
Creating a Theme
Belief Setting