Forthetimes

Happy New Year!

I can’t believe 2006 passed by so quickly. I felt like there were so many things I wanted to accomplish last year that I simply didn’t get around to. Thank God there’s the start of a whole new year, and I have 300 plus days to get it moving! I say this because usually the new year is the sign of new beginnings, but for some it’s a reminder of all the things you didn’t accomplish last year.

For those individuals, I would like to say instead of being sad about all that you didn’t accomplish this year, look at the fact that you have an entirely new year to get it done this year. Life is not a dress rehearsal so you can’t just say you want to do it you have to take action. Make this year about action and just do it. If you haven’t started moving ask yourself the following:

1. What is it that I want to accomplish this year? Do you want to be a better parent, a better spouse, lose weight, get out of debt or have more of a career? Whatever it is, think of 3-5 things and write it down. 

2. Under each goal, write how you plan to go about accomplishing these goals. The devil is really in the details here. Start from where you want to end up and work back. Have specific, measurable goals that you can accomplish weekly and monthly that will lead you to the end result. The more specific and measurable the goals the more likely you are able to achieve it.

3. Seek accountability. Have a goal partner. Find someone who will hold you accountable for the goals you said you would accomplish on a monthly or weekly basis in furtherance of your goal. The goal partner and you meet monthly and you set goals and then the next month you meet to see if those goals were accomplished. But remember, your goal partner is only there as your source of accountability. They can’t do it for you. This is up to you. After all, this is your life, your year so get moving!

If you have other tips for achieving goals, please post them here!