Recently I challenged you to take advantage of the fact that we’re halfway through the year and this would be a great time to check your performance pulse and see what kind of progress you’re making in achieving the goals you set in January. Since we both agree on the value of goal setting as a key component of achievement, I thought it might be a good idea to remind you how to set – or maybe reset – the goals you want to achieve in 2012.
Six Goals for Your Goals
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Les_Taylor]Les Taylor
Recently I challenged you to take advantage of the fact that we’re halfway through the year and this would be a great time to check your performance pulse and see what kind of progress you’re making in achieving the goals you set in January.
Since we both agree on the value of goal setting as a key component of achievement, I thought it might be a good idea to remind you how to set – or maybe reset – the goals you want to achieve in 2012.
Here are six goals for your goals:
1. See the goal as a reality: The clearer you can actually visualize your goal, the greater the chances are you’ll achieve it. Begin with the end in mind and actually see what you want to accomplish – as if you already have. Act as if the goal has been accomplished. Experience the emotions of successfully completing an important task or project. Olympic athletes do this as part of their practice routines. So can you!
2. Identify the Obstacles: You know there are going to be obstacles and difficulties in achieving your goal, so deal with them up front. Obstacles can be people, locations, systems, structures or money. What’s important is to intellectually acknowledge they exist – or will appear – and plan on facing them head-on.
3. See the benefits: You’ve created a vision for what you want to accomplish, you have your strategies in place, you’ve identified obstacles you’ll need to overcome; now it’s time to see the benefits of achieving your goal(s). Write those benefits down – right beside the goal itself. Seeing the benefits – right beside the goal – becomes a real motivator for goal attainment.
4. Commit to a plan of action: Remember, achievement is about doing – not dreaming. Break your goal down into action items. Big, important goals take time and action to accomplish. Here’s the big question you want to be able to answer: “What can I do today to help accomplish this specific goal?”
5. Be flexible: Things change. Expect the unexpected. You know that no matter how meticulously you plan – stuff happens. When it does, get back on track as soon as possible and stay focused on the finish line.
6. Enjoy the ride: Moving from activity to achievement is a journey, not a race. Our current realities didn’t happen overnight and we aren’t going to make those necessary changes overnight either. Enjoy the ups and downs of achievement. Accept the obstacles to achievement as character builders and just keep moving toward those 2012 goals.
You don’t need to be taught about the importance of goal setting as much as you need to be reminded. Here are a few quotes to help remind you of the value of setting goals:
“The purpose of goal setting is to inspire action, not predict it.” John H. Clark
“In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.” Robert A. Heinlein
“Know what you to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.” Elbert Hubbard
Les Taylor, owner and managing partner of Outperformers International – is a professional speaker, author, consultant, and recognized expert in the fields of performance management and professional development. Les works with individuals and organizations who are serious about improving performance and productivity.
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