Feel Good Friday - Beginnings - 3 Reasons to Write Down Your Goals

 

“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” -Napoleon Hill

Happy New Year! You have made it through another year, now what? Whether you have faced challenges, overcome obstacles, or had an amazing year, pat yourself on the back. You did it! Now, let’s move into the new year and make this an even better year. Think about your goals, intensions, things you want to accomplish in the coming year.

I attended a Moth Storytelling event recently. The theme for the evening was Beginnings. The people who shared stories all had a different spin on what beginnings meant for them. As you prepare to write down your goals, think about what the word beginnings means for you. Does it mean beginning a new project, a new job, a new parenting role?

Here are 3 Reasons why you should write down your goals:

1.      Motivation – you are more motivated to achieve your goals when you write them down. You are more likely to hold yourself accountable when you have this in writing.

2.      Makes your goal concrete – there is something about putting things in writing that makes it more concrete. Setting parameters and deadlines makes your goal tangible.

3.      Creates a vision in your mind – when you can see something clearly, it provides clarity and direction. Experts say we are more likely to be “productive and creative when we can identify how the goal achievement will transform our life (thriveglobal.com).”

The time is now. Put a deadline on your dream and turn it into a goal. Make this a challenge that is about you against you, don’t worry about what someone else is doing or accomplishing. It’s your turn to walk into your greatness.

Go get it!