“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!
