Effective Goal Setting - 4 No-Brainer Steps to Achieving Your Goals Faster Than You Thought Possible
By Kathy M Ryan
In all the years I have been working with Leaders, I am always amazed at just how many of them believe that their business can succeed without going through the process of annual goal setting.
It saddens me to see otherwise savvy business people headed for disaster because they haven't identified exactly what they want to achieve in the coming year. And the worst part is: it just doesn't have to happen!
You can avoid their fate by following these 4 No-Brainer Steps to achieving your goals faster than you thought possible. This process is equally as effective in both your business and personal life.
Identify what it is that you want. Write it down. Ask yourself questions like, "What do I want to accomplish in the next year?", "How much do I want to earn or save?", "How many clients do I want to have?" or "What do I want that I do not have in my life now?" Think of questions that will help you narrow down what it is that you want to achieve, then write down your answers. Be specific, don't just write "make more money", but instead write "achieve annual revenue of $100,000 in the coming year." Remember, the best goals are SMART goals; they are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and have time frames.
Prioritize your goals. You want to put your time and effort into those things that matter to you most. Some of your goals may even seem to conflict with each other, it's up to you to decide which ones are more important to achieve first. Don't worry about how you are going to achieve all of your goals at this point, in fact, if your list is really ambitious you probably won't achieve them all within the next year. That's why you should put your time and effort into achieving those goals that are most important.
Flush out the details and create your action plan. Start at the top of your list and for each goal; list those actions that you can take that will move you towards accomplishing that goal. Assign time frames to each action step to help keep you motivated and accountable throughout the year.
Create a Vision Board. Keep your goals with your action steps somewhere where you will see it daily. A Vision Board is a visual representation of your goals made using your own photos, as well as pictures and words cut from magazines or other printed material. Visualize yourself daily achieving your goals. Don't just see yourself reaching that goal, but also try to create the feelings you will experience when you have reached your goal. No matter how long you have been in business, you can benefit from effective goal setting.
Successful leaders understand that following a good goal setting process is critical for their overall success. If you haven't set your goals for this year yet, there is no time to waste. Follow these steps and you will be well on your way to success!
Kathy Ryan guides business leaders worldwide to develop their skills and identify and refine their authentic leadership style. Take the first steps towards becoming a high impact leader absolutely free by downloading the "Blueprint for Leadership Success" special report at http://www.PinnacleCoachingGroup.com
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