Photo (c) iStockphoto.com/Marek Uliasz A Call to Action: Prepare Now for Your 2011 Goals...
And Help Others Do the Same
"Isolation is the dream killer," says career coach Barbara Sher. So I propose we work together on our resolutions for the New Year! You don't have to sign up for anything, and you needn't spend any money for it. It's just this simple: if you want to join us, you're in!
Just watch this blog and/or my snail-mail newsletter from now until the end of 2011. My other readers and I would love to assist you with your problems and questions, and to cheer for your victories!
You can join in the conversation by commenting on the blog, calling me (610-385-3766), or by email at scleaver@dejazzd.com. I'm not harvesting contact information here...you can even send in your comments or questions by snail mail with no return address if you wish! (Susan Cleaver, P.O. Box 586, Douglassville, PA 19518-0586).
This is a stand-alone, complimentary program that does not require attendance at any fee-based programs that I may offer on the topic.
Many of you are familiar with SMART goals, I'm sure, and if we add a few more elements to this system, it becomes even more effective. I call it WAPP:
~Work with a group for encouragement, accountability, and fun!
~Always state your goals in terms of what you do want, not what you don't want.
~Prepare your goals ahead of time so you can work out any wrinkles in your plan.
~Put your goals in writing.
Now let's take a look at the SMART goal process:
My goal: 2011 will be a year of Audacious Self-Care for 200 or more people who will take successful action related to what I'll be writing and speaking about throughout the year. These people will notify me about their successful action so I can keep track of how close I am to my goal.
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What's your Audacious Self-Care Goal?
******How is my goal SPECIFIC?
~I will share my Audacious Self-Care Message at five or more events that I will lead or participate in .
~I'll write 25 or more posts on this blog that will help others with their Audacious Self-Care.
~I'll write 12 or more articles in my newletters this year on the topic of Audacious Self-Care.
~I intend to have a record of 200 or more anecdotes from readers, clients, and participants that explain the Audacious Self-Care actions they took and how they helped.
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How is your goal SPECIFIC?
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How is my goal MEASURABLE?
~The articles and posts mentioned above will each be 50 words or longer.
~The minimums mentioned for the posts, articles, and anecdotes in the section above will provide clear ways to measure my progress as well as the achievement of my goal.
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How is your goal MEASURABLE?
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How is my goal ATTAINABLE?
~My goal is doable with a bit of a stretch. A little stretching is good!
~Putting numbers to most of the sub-goals was not to difficult, because I had past performance to guide me.
~The tricky one was the one where I'm intending 200 or more reports back from folks. I have not made a request like this before, and the goal requires actions that are out of my direct control. Like Scarlotte O'Hara said, "I'm counting on the kindness of strangers [and friends.]"
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How is your goal ATTAINABLE?
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How is my goal RELEVANT?
~This goal supports the personal growth and happiness of the those I'll be able to reach with it (including me).
~This goal supports my values, and I'm excited about getting started. Now that's AUDACIOUS!
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How is your goal RELEVANT?
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How is my goal TIME-BOUND?
~The actions and results will take place during the Year 2011.
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How is your goal TIME-BOUND?
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"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom."
~~Victor Frankl
Let's help each other choose the powerful responses to our resolutions in 2011!
Thank you,
Susan
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2 comments:
We definitely need to have time parameter for setting goals. Otherwise I tend to get lazy and think I have plenty of time -- and of course it doesn't happen.
Thanks for your comment!
I have a difficult time estimating how long a project will take to complete. I find that I have to add buffer time...lots of it!
It's well worth it, though. I avoid a lot of last-minute stress that way!
~Susan
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