Okay, so we all know the value of goal setting. We've heard it over and over again- Set Goals! If you want to get anywhere, Set Goals!
Well, they are right. Everyone needs a road map to their ultimate life.
What a lot of people forget is that this is your life. No one elses. You set the rules, you decide how to live it. Everything in your life right now is there because at some point you made a choice. Even choosing not to act is a choice.
So why not take the helm and steer your life with full intention and consciousness?
So. How do you make this coming year the best one yet?
Sit down and have a really good think, a heart to heart with yourself about what you want. Don't hold back!
Don't worry about how you'll achieve them at this stage, that comes later. For now, just put them down. It can be anything from the trivial (drink more champagne) to the life-changing (career change anyone?).
So what can you think of? Do you like your job? Is this where you want to be in a years time? Perhaps a career change, or just changing locations to get back time from your commute.
What about relationships? Are the people in your life lifting you up? Maybe you want a bigger circle of friends, or maybe fewer acquaintances and more genuine friendships?
Do you want a monogamous relationship or a new lover every month? Maybe you want to spend a year alone?
At the end of the day, you want to look at where you are now, and where you want to be this time next year. You might be going from strength to strength, or just finding your feet. You can think about things like how you want to dress, what projects you want to volunteer for, what you want to learn..you get the drift!
Once you have your list, you can write it up, type it, draw it or even make a Dream Board, with images from magazines and photos that represent your goals and inspire you. Just make sure you put it somewhere you can see it. Having this constant reminder will help you on a subconscious level, as well as consciously, to stay on track. And don't worry if you change your mind about something, it's totally your prerogative.
Next, you want to figure out a time line and break down of these goals. It will ensure you take the necessary action to make these things happen. Breaking big goals down into baby steps will make it so much easier to tackle, one thing at a time.
For instance, if you're not happy in your job, and know you need to do a course to get where you want to be, have a look at the course schedule. Write it down, then decide when you will start to look for work in your new industry.
Of course, it can get much more detailed than that, or if your goal is a little less tangible, like 'Get healthy', figure out what that means to you. Eg. Join the gym in January, quit drinking for February...
etc.
Basically, each big goal needs a smaller list of stepping-stones to get there, and part of that is making sure things are done by a certain time. This gives you focus and drive.
Just to demonstrate how unlimited your own goals can be, here is a quick sample from my own:
- Study 'Boxing for Fitness'
- Meditate daily
- Finish my book. Research publishing houses.
- Go to a masquerade ball.
- Drink a bottle of champagne in the garden for a week
And I promise, it is a lot longer than that. Next I will break down each goal into a step-by-step process.
So what are you waiting for? Start dreaming big!
The most beautiful Art is the Art of a life well-lived.
Yours in Self-Love and excitement for 2011,
JessieAnne XO
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