by Pamela Jett CSP
It’s 2011 and many of us, myself included, have big plans for this year. Goal setting or resolutions seem to be a hot topic every January. If you were unable to attend my teleseminar “Beyond Goal Setting 101″ Here are three quick tips to increase the likelihood that you will achieve all that you set out to achieve in 2011.
1. Use the word “by” when you are writing out your goals. For example, “I am improving my communication by taking one communication course, teleseminar, or workshop each quarter” or “I am more promotable by volunteering to serve on two high profile committees at work this year.” Using the word “by” to add action to your goals.
2. Write you goals as “I am” statements. This puts your goals or vision in the present tense. The word “will” makes us think in the future. I want to be behaving in a way that moves me towards my end result now.
3. Post your goals or your vision where you can see them and read them regularly. I use vision boards to help me keep focused and moving in the direction I’ve chosen. I make one every year and hang it in my office, where I spend a lot of time. Some years I will do a business and a personal board. This year, I’ve combined the two. I need the wall space for a white board. That white board will serve a crucial role in helping me achieve something I’ve committed to on my vision board. I like to make mine pretty. Some people use pictures. I often use pictures and words. This year, I opted for words only. You can make your vision board any way you like. By posting it in a prominent place it can help you stay focused all year long.
These quick tips are just a few of the many I shared during my teleseminar “Beyond Goal Setting 101.” If you want more information on up-coming teleseminars, you will find it here on my website.
Here’s to a joyous and prosperous 2011!
Pamela
