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How to set successful goals and New Year's resolutions
| Guest post by: Cori Maedel |
Article Overview: New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but often so much harder to keep. Cori revealed her secrets to successful goals and resolutions on Breakfast Television this New Year’s Eve. Don't worry if you weren’t able to catch her appearance-we’ve put together some information below that anyone can follow to make 2011 the most successful one yet.
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How to set successful goals and New Year's resolutions
New Year's resolutions are easy to make but often so much harder to keep. Cori revealed her secrets to successful goals and resolutions on Breakfast Television this New Year's Eve, but don't worry if you weren't able to catch her appearance-we've put together some information below that anyone can follow to make 2011 the most successful one yet. You can also click here to watch again.
The biggest tip or trick for success in goal setting is to do what works for you. Don't follow anyone's path but your own. Much has been written about the power of putting your intentions into writing, really committing to the attainment or achievement of what it is you say you want. And, in the end do what works for you!
The following are a few steps for you to consider as you plot your journey!
Closing off the Year
The Tibetans believe that how you end your year is an indication of how your next year will unfold.
Take this opportunity to take time out for yourself and reflect on the happenings in your life in 2010 and what you would like to take with you into 2011.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- 1. What do you need to let go of from this past year?
- What are you most thankful for that happened this last year?
- What do you want to take with you in to 2011 that you learned and worked well for you in 2010?
- Based on what you have learned by answering the questions above, what is a personal commitment you would like to make to yourself for 2011?
Goal Setting: Future Focus
Now that you have your Personal Commitment for 2011, imagine that it's December 31st, 2011; how would you answer the following questions?
Note-on January 1 of each year my husband and I do the Polar Bear swim in English Bay as a way of putting into action what it is we say we want...a fresh clean start-looking forward. I encourage you all to join us. This will be my 18th year.
Here are a few questions to consider:
- 2011 was successful for me because....
- In 2011 I am most thankful for....
- In 2011 my greatest learning came from....
- I honoured my personal commitment in 2011 by....
You can ask further questions that focus on other areas like:
- Financial
- Relational
- Intellectual
- Physical
- Spiritual
What matters is that you get really clear on what you say you want, really want. Not the "shoulds" in your life, but what you really want and then:
- Visualize with feeling: imagine yourself already in the state of having achieved your goals
- Take action: write a letter dated December 31st, 2011 clarifying all that has happened to you, as though it had already occurred! Take it one more step and create a Vision Map/Dream Board/Collage with brilliant colours. The more senses you can include the more likely you will create what you want
Mail your letter to:
The Jouta Performance Group Inc.
301 - 1040 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9
Phone: 604 488 8885
We will NOT open the letter but rather put it into another envelope to be mailed back to you in December 2011. Be sure to put 2011 in the address line. This will ensure that we know what the letter is for and do not open it. Also, please ensure you provide us with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
When the letter arrives on your doorstep you'll be able to see be able to see the success you created.
The rest is up to you.
Good luck!
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About the Author: Cori Maedel RSS for Cori's articles - Visit Cori's website Cori has 25 years of diverse professional experience in human resources, professional coaching and business development, and has helped many business owners at all phases of start-up and development. She takes the often overwhelming subject of human resources and delivers practical and realistic tools for small- to medium-sized business owners to implement, from recruiting and retention to development and training. Cori is a professional speaker and is known for her ability to motivate, inspire and bring out the best in people. She has worked directly with over 50 clients across many industries including aviation, construction, gaming, manufacturing, not-for-profit and hospitality, to name just a few. She is also a contributor to Business in Vancouver, CIO Magazine, HR Voice and BC HRMA (online). Her career began as a successful entrepreneur in recruiting and now encompasses a diverse range of industries. She currently runs the Jouta Performance Group (www.jouta.com), offering professional coaching and human resources consulting services to help businesses create infrastructure to attract and retain quality employees. Click here to visit Cori's website   The REAL top 5 reasons employees choose to stay Human resources horrors When HR goes bump in the night Culture Shock Experienced human resources expertise Culture Shock do your people align with your corporate culture |
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Out of curiosity what are your new years resolutions for your business? Did anyone manage to honour their past resolutions?[/quote:2gg8n7v8]
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BUT - I will silently set some intentions for the year ahead and try to be mindful of achieving them... As I get older, I've gotten better at focusing on those goals too. As Martin has said - [i:2gg8n7v8]just focus on one thing at a time[/i:2gg8n7v8] - cross it off your list, then move on to the next...
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Thanks for this post. These what if's are so much better than making New Year's resolutions and are far more likely to keep you motivated and on track of your goals.
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Re: New Year Resolutions...
- I generally don't make resolutions - they just end up breaking anyway! But every January I do make a conscious effort to review my life and try to start over in areas that I've "fallen off the wagon" so to speak. One of my main goals at the moment is to become more active on the internet, and learn about how to make better business decisions.
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- Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are correct.
Having the right mindset is critical to being a successful entrepreneur.
Kicking the dead horse one more time:::: Write down your goals. And then READ THEM!!
I find that most people don't write them down, and of those that do, hardly any read them later.
When you are most motivated is usually in the beginning of your project, so write down your goals then.
When feeling down, go back and read those goals, this will get you motivated and make you remember why you started your venture.
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