Goal setting – own your choices

Goal setting – own your choices

We have a choice.

In 2019 one of the habits I worked on was going to the gym. As 2019 comes to a close, I can proudly share that most of the weeks, I went anywhere from 1-3 times a week. I still have work in this area to reach, but for me, 1-3 times is a win.  

I was reminded once again that reaching goals is about choice. I choose to go to bed at a reasonable time or not. I decide to prepare my bags, so when I get up earlier, it makes it easier to go. I also found preparing the night before, helped me go. 

As I look back over the year and some coaching conversations I have had with people, this has been the challenge to reaching goals, making a choice.  

Making choices means you do not get to do something else.

As you set your goals for the new season ahead, you have options, and you have choices.  

We need to start by accepting the facts and the circumstances we are in.  

We may not like the limits we are in, but they are there.  

If we are going to reach our goals, one of the realities we are going to have to face is the choice to move in their direction.  

What choices are you going to make right now that will transform your life?  

As you set goals for the next season, what are you going to choose to change?

I took a class at the gym every Monday, almost every Monday I had to choose to set the alarm and decide to get my butt out of bed and go for the 7 am class. Yes, there were some Mondays I missed for different reasons. However, I was there for most.  

What choices are you going to have to make in the new year to reach your goals?

As you set those goals, start with just a few small wins. Small wins will get you further in the long run.

Yes, it is about choices. Own your choices and the consequences.  

Are you looking for help in reaching those goals? Let me teach you a system that can help?

10 Questions for your End of Year Wrap up

10 Questions for your End of Year Wrap up

“Victory does not happen by accident.” I first heard that line read as someone was giving a leadership talk, and it has stuck with me. I now add to the line, “Today, I will be intentional with my time.”

As part of trying to be intentional with my time, for several years, I have taken some set time to review my past year. There are several things I consider and reflect on from my spiritual life, relationships, and work-life.

One of the biggest reasons I do this is that victory does not come by chance, and so I will be intentional with my time. I have also learned that I may not be able to do everything, but I can do some.

Here are Ten questions to ask at the end of year wrapup.

  1. What are 3-4 things you can celebrate this year?
  2. What activities brought joy to your life this year?
  3. What was the most restorative rhythm you did you this past year?
  4. Looking back over the year, who do you need to thank for their role in your life?
  5. What did you learn from your pain/failure/struggles?
  6. Review your idea week, what is working, and what is not, what needs to change?
  7. Review your yearly, or 90-day goals how far did you get on your goals? What is left to do?
  8. What are 1-2 personal goals for the year ahead, and why?
  9. What are the 3-4 work goals, and why?
  10. What are the steps needed to accomplish this goal?