Recently, I’ve started setting measurable goals for myself. Despite doing a Annual Review, I never set goals, just guidelines. It wasn’t easy, and yet, seeing if I could reach the goal was pretty fun. Blog to Fabulous outlined last week how to create SMARTER goals, not just SMART goals. I think the key component are the last 2 letters
- Evaluate: Keep a personal journal (or blog post). Evaluate if you’re on the right track. and
- Revisable: If something is not working, you need to be able to revise the culprit. Also things change, you need to be able to update your goal without throwing it out the window all together.
As Confessions of a Stay-at-Home mom points out, start with a small change. For me, I want to wear make up every day. Doing my entire face seems a bit overwhelming some days. However, just doing eye shadow, mascara, and lip stick is a small change I can manage every day.
I’d love to hear about your goals in the comments! Remember it’s okay to change your goal or your strategy to achieve your goal.
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Ugh, goals. I REALLY want to be more organized. I know that is too general, but I mean get my house in order, get some systems in place that actually work and then stick with them. I’m getting some help from a professional organizer because I simply can’t seem to do it on my own. I’ll be posting about my progress on my blog!! Remind me to link up.
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Cool! I will. I can’t wait to see how it works for you.
One of the ways to keep me focused on my goal is to have it printed out and displayed prominently so that I can get reminded of it.
One of my goals is to get healthier and fitter. So I’m starting to exercise and hoping to maintain it 2-3 times a week and watching my diet.
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Good for you!
I need to get better at doing this! All of my adult life I was a Corporate America girl – validated by awards, good reviews and bonuses. Pushed by deadlines and projects and goals that I was inspired by. Now that I have been home for the first time, I miss that and need to find a way to bring that back in one form or another. You are SO organized – I love it!
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I’m totally imputting the changes. I’m giving myself credit for small victories, too! It’s critical to set them, and review, and keep them, but it’s not easy!
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I am a big believer in the idea that you must plan and then you plan to fail. I also believe that one you make smart plans you must take action and get things done.
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You are such an inspiration Barb! I can’t wait to see you reach your goals!
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