I have set my goals so, how do I get what I want. I don’t know how to achieve my goals you say. Let me explain.
Many people are guilty of setting goals and nothing happens. To prove this point think about the New Year’s resolutions many people make and not keep or should I say not know how to keep.
In lesson two I set a goal to take an imaginary trip to Italy. Let us continue with this goal. Freely use one of your goals in its place as well. If you have not read part one and two of “Goal Setting” you will find them on my blog.
We wrote your goal to take this trip to Italy. All plans are made. The trip was a year out when planned. Let us assume it still is. The goal to take this trip to Italy is one you want to really achieve.
To anchor your trip in your mind you must get emotionally attached to it. To do this you can go online or to your favorite local bookstore or library and get books on Italy. You look at the details of your trip and you see that you are going to Rome, Venice and Florence.
You open the book to Rome and see giant pictures of the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums and you realize you will be there in a few months. You see pictures of the Sistine Chapel, and you are mesmerized. Your eyes do not want to move from this page. You see yourself walking down this long corridor in the Sistine Chapel looking up and barely breathing.
You finally flip the pages to land on Florence. You become immersed in the fascinating world of Michelangelo as you are guided through the Academia Gallery. You are excited by the highlight of this tour. Michelangelo's world-famous statue of David.
You have paused on these pages because you have placed yourself in your mind in the Academia Gallery this moment looking at this incredible piece of art. Michelangelo's world-famous statue of David. You wonder what more could this magnificent country have to offer. You smile and take a deep breath and move on, looking back for one last glance.
The last stop on your adventure is nicknamed queen of the Adriatic. The next group of pages highlight Venice and its roads of canals. One of the pictures from the book pull you in as you visualize yourself and your companion being rowed as musicians play the violin and softly sing a romantic Italian love song. You think what a way to live. You are feeling magnificent and peaceful yet so alive. Have I found love? Electric! You wonder why you didn’t travel sooner. It is most satisfying.
You scan pages about Sienna, the Italian Rivera and the Amalfi coast and promise yourself this will be apart of your next trip. You think I will be here in less than a year.
You are now emotionally attached to this trip. Pick up the book each day and scan the pages and visualize your trip to Italy.
Now that you have those pictures in your mind visualize yourself happily packing your clothes, driving to the airport and meeting with your small intimate tour group.
Stay focused. This is your absolute guarantee that you will take this trip. Nothing will stand in your way. The universe will open its arms and help you. Stay excited and teachable.
Look at your pictures daily and visualize your trip. As the months move forward you also work on your plan of action and do the projects as they come up.
Remember if you choose your destination and decide how you want to make this trip through life. Use goals as the catalyst to help you end up there.
Tune in for the conclusion in the series on goal setting. You may check my blog as well.
Until then. Honor yourself.
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Monday, August 3, 2009
What are goals and how do I make them work for me? Part (1) of four
As a baby boomer one of my goals was to find an online home based business. I was very successful in finding what I was looking for and I decided to do a (4) part series on goals and their attainment. There is so much involved in productive goal setting and getting what you want from life. Over the next few days I will discuss what goals are, how to make them and how to achieve your goals when you know what you want.
One of my mentors said less than 5% of the population has goals. I initially found this hard to believe but quickly realized that this is the reason people don’t accomplish their heart desires.
I am starting with the definition of a goal. Exactly what are goals? According to Merriam Webster a goal is the end in which effort is directed. This definition makes total sense doesn’t it? It is because of the end result that you apply effort to make things happen for you.
Some people make goals and fail miserably at attaining them. This is because there is a process to setting goals and making them a reality. Wanting, dreaming and fanaticizing are not enough to make your goals a certainty. When you are not seeking goals your are not making progress in the direction toward something you want.
What must be done to make your dreams come true?
1. Goals must be specific with clarity. An example of a nonspecific and unclear goal is, I want to travel. To be specific and clear you need to know where you are going, when are you going, how are you traveling, Some other things to consider could be who are your traveling companions, what is the cost, how much time do you have for your trip. Be clear and specific.
2. Goals have to be written down. If they are not written down you are daydreaming and fantasizing. Most people never get this part done. It is a vital part of the equation. Getting what you want from your life.
3. You must establish a time line for the accomplishment of your goals. Be honest with yourself. Will it take 90 days, 6 months a year or more? Do you have short-term goals; these could be as short as a day. Do you have long-term goals? These could be as long as five to ten years out. Some people make life goals and review them annually. If you do not have a time line to get what you want your desire may never become a reality.
4. Goals must be challenging. People are often motivated by achievement so stretch yourself, grow, reward your accomplishment and be proud of yourself.
5. Finally, to obtain your goals you must have a bold plan of action.
Working toward a worthy goal can make your life have meaning, and expand your personal development by leaps and bounds faster than any other method. It is important to note that goal setting gives purpose to all life activity. Get going with long term and short term goals. Give your life a purpose.
Look for the rest of the series. Until tomorrow.
Honor yourself.
Love, tolerance and peace
If you are curious about how Harriette makes income online click here and her partners will share the story.
One of my mentors said less than 5% of the population has goals. I initially found this hard to believe but quickly realized that this is the reason people don’t accomplish their heart desires.
I am starting with the definition of a goal. Exactly what are goals? According to Merriam Webster a goal is the end in which effort is directed. This definition makes total sense doesn’t it? It is because of the end result that you apply effort to make things happen for you.
Some people make goals and fail miserably at attaining them. This is because there is a process to setting goals and making them a reality. Wanting, dreaming and fanaticizing are not enough to make your goals a certainty. When you are not seeking goals your are not making progress in the direction toward something you want.
What must be done to make your dreams come true?
1. Goals must be specific with clarity. An example of a nonspecific and unclear goal is, I want to travel. To be specific and clear you need to know where you are going, when are you going, how are you traveling, Some other things to consider could be who are your traveling companions, what is the cost, how much time do you have for your trip. Be clear and specific.
2. Goals have to be written down. If they are not written down you are daydreaming and fantasizing. Most people never get this part done. It is a vital part of the equation. Getting what you want from your life.
3. You must establish a time line for the accomplishment of your goals. Be honest with yourself. Will it take 90 days, 6 months a year or more? Do you have short-term goals; these could be as short as a day. Do you have long-term goals? These could be as long as five to ten years out. Some people make life goals and review them annually. If you do not have a time line to get what you want your desire may never become a reality.
4. Goals must be challenging. People are often motivated by achievement so stretch yourself, grow, reward your accomplishment and be proud of yourself.
5. Finally, to obtain your goals you must have a bold plan of action.
Working toward a worthy goal can make your life have meaning, and expand your personal development by leaps and bounds faster than any other method. It is important to note that goal setting gives purpose to all life activity. Get going with long term and short term goals. Give your life a purpose.
Look for the rest of the series. Until tomorrow.
Honor yourself.
Love, tolerance and peace
If you are curious about how Harriette makes income online click here and her partners will share the story.
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