I'm really excited to share the following 5 steps for goal setting with you. If you're like me and need an occasional nudge in the right direction, this formula can definitely help:
1. Write down your goal - - make sure it is specific, measurable, time-bound and fits who you are...honors your values, your strengths or who you're working to become.
2. Write down why the goal is important - - what is it about this goal that motivates you to reach for it? What happens if you do not achieve this goal?
3. Identify obstacles, risks or personal beliefs that could prevent you from achieving the goal and develop your plan/action steps that will help you avoid these pit-falls.
4. Take consistent action and make a list of people (friends, family members, a coach, etc.) who can provide support and accountability at each step along the way.
5. Celebrate your accomplishment... It's important to "Mark" or honor your achievements (as well as plan for mini-celebrations along the path of success). Make sure the reward or celebration is meaningful so it will provide focus and persistence as you implement your daily strategies.
There! That wasn't so painful, was it?! :-) I hope you achieve BIG goals this year that exceed everyone's expectations and help you get the most out of your life.
5-Step Goal Setting Guide - To learn more about this author, visit Mickey Parsons's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 |
Related Businesses - Evan Elite Authors |
|
The Evan Elite Authors program is currently in beta phase. For details please contact us.
|
|
|
Mickey Parsons
(Visit Mickey's Website)
The Workplace Coach is a division of
Parsons Associates Coaching, LLC. Our goal
is to provide tools that will help
managers, leaders and their companies
thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Mickey is the founder of The Workplace
Coach, where he and his colleagues provide
coaching services for professionals,
business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Mickey's background includes extensive
experience in employee assistance (EAP)
leadership, corporate education and human
resources, and more than 15 years'
experience managing and leading business
organizations. He holds a master's degree
in educational psychology and numerous
professional credentials, including:
Profession Certified Coach, Certified
Professional Behavior Analyst and
Certified Employee Assistance
Professional. Mickey his currently
completing his Master Coach Certification,
a designation held by approximately 200
coaches internationally.
Mickey has served as coach and consultant
for more than 50 corporate clients,
including American Express, Blue Cross
Blue Shield, Cox Newspapers, Brach Candy
Company, McKee Foods - The "Little Debbie"
Corporation, McDonalds Corporation, Home
Shopping Network and the New York Times.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
