Set SMART goals. Most of us know this acronym. Goals must be:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timely
If we don't set goals we can achieve in a reasonable time frame and enjoy not only the feeling of success that comes with meeting a goal but also the process of getting there, we are doomed to fail. Starting a business? Looking for a job? Longing to change careers? All three require careful thought and planning. Without a compass, we can't start our journey let alone reach our destination.
The surest way to meeting your established goal is...consistency. Let's take weight loss. If you've ever been on a diet, you know you have good days and bad days. Consistently following a reduced calorie menu, tracking your weight loss, and making adjustments when you reach plateaus are all part of the process in reaching your goal. It's the same thing with any goal you set for yourself: consistency is key. So in Gina's case, getting back into the swing of things after her family emergency and sharing the realizations that came from her time away from work are important ingredients to her continued success.
Revisit your goals and make adjustments. While starting out with SMART goals is a must, you also have to be flexible - and kind to yourself - along the way. Sometimes opportunities come our way that we didn't expect, or, life interrupts our plans. Perhaps you want to try out something new with your business that you hadn't thought of initially, or, an unexpected job opportunity comes knocking on your door that you hadn't considered. Making adjustments and course corrections when required are important.
While we wait to hear from Gina next week about her success with completing her action items along with the the dual challenge of catching up on client work, take some time to visit YOUR goals. Do you have clear goals? Do you have trouble sticking to your goals? What is holding you back from reaching your goals?
If you need help with goal setting, or, you would like more information on our training programs around goal setting, contact us at trueprofessions@gmail.com. We'd love to help!
