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The 1-2-3 of Goal Setting...

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To achieve great things in life you need to set goals!

Whether it's setting personal goals or business goals or it's simply setting smart goals - a life of accomplishment begins with setting goals.

That's what Zig Ziglar says in his inspirational YouTube video on goals.

That's what Christine Kloser says in her article on goals.

And that's what I say, too, on this page that also includes articles, tips and goal quotes...

All that's left is for you to tell us what you say about goals


The word 'fear' written on the chalkboard!

"I have... a GOAL..."

Do you?

Share it here, then!

 


Goal setting - what I say...

I don't care who you are, where you've been, and what you've already done in life there are still things that you want to achieve in this life. Am I right? (You betta be nodding! ;-) ) And it all begins, formally or informally, with goal setting.

So whether you want to develop your (psychotherapy) business in new and different ways. Whether you want to get back to being fit and healthy (like I do). Or whether you have other personal goal setting or work goal setting ambitions - it all begins with setting G-O-A-L-S.

Now you can learn about setting SMART goals if you want.

You can read about other tips on goals setting (or read Arina Nikitina's 5 Facts about Goals).

Or you can simply read some goal articles.

However you want to convert your desires for a better, improved life of growth, make sure you write goals.

Oh, and if you listen to what Denis Waitley has to say about goal setting you'll be on the right path too. Denis says...

"Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future,
and live in the only moment of time over which you
have any control: now."

(Read more goal quotes here!)




As to what I say about my own goal setting, well I intend to take on board Christine Kloser's goal setting secrets this week, if possible (3rd-Aug, 2009). Specifically, I'm going to apply her secrets to my goal of getting fit.

And Christine's secrets are:

  1. Know why you want to achieve a certain goal

    In my case, I want to be healthy and full of energy (fit) so I can achieve more in both my personal and professional lives. Plus I just miss the feeling of 'strength' in my body - I want it back!

  2. Be clear

    In my case, I want to start doing gym classes again (circuit training), swimming and running (at least 15 miles) - all on a weekly basis. Note: this is where making your goals smart goals helps.

  3. Don't worry about 'How'

    Okay, I won't! ;-)

  4. Put Yourself In Environments That Support Your Success.

    For me, this means finding a mentor, listening to self-help-audio, and maybe even making a mind movie or two. This is also about removing negative and unsupportive people which I intend to do, too.

    (Note: this is another good reason why I decided to build this website, SelfHelpCollective.com, using Site Build It!. Amongst the great site-building tools you get, there's also a collection of private online forums that offer "friendly, success-focussed discussion". So when nobody visits the site - cos you've all got better things to do, tch! - then I go over to the forums and their support helps keep me motivated!.)

  5. Have Faith... and Keep Going.

    Yes, you gotta keep the faith. Success is and always will be about not quitting.

Of course, I have harder to achieve goals than simply getting fit again, but I believe that this is an important first step for me to take regarding my overall goal setting. It will make my other goals easier to achieve if I feel strong and energetic.

So that's me. How about you? How are you going to use this goal setting information to get your life back on track, or to finally set out to achieve that big dream of yours? Do let me know - it will help us all if you share your goals!

Okay, that's enough from me. Now it's Christine's turn to talk about setting goals...




Goal Setting: 5 Secrets to Help You Reach ALL of Your Goals

Goals setting - what Christine Kloser has to say...

Copyright © 2009 Christine Kloser

How to Achieve All of Your Goals

More often than not when people learn about all the projects I manage at once, and notice that I actually COMPLETE them... they always ask me the same question, "How do you get all this stuff done?" For me, it boils down to a simple process that I go through every time I set a goal for myself. Whether the goal is to get in better shape (like losing 4 pounds in the last 10 days), launch a new program, create a new website, meet a particular expert or publish a book... the process is always the same.

Now, before I share my process with you, let me assure you that "I" don't get all this stuff done. I do some of it, and my fantastic (and growing) team does the rest. Many people are shocked to find out that I rarely work on Fridays, don't work on weekends and still have plenty of time to go to the gym six times per week, cook for my family and play with my daughter (Hi-Ho-Cherry-O is her favorite game). And, I take at least two vacations a year, not including a whole bunch of weekend family trips. For me, this is the only way to run a business... so that it doesn't run you.

Anyway, let's get into my five-step strategy to help you achieve all of your goals:

1. Know WHY You Want To Achieve The Goal.

Any goal worth achieving has to have deep roots in your heart. You've got to know exactly WHY this goal is important to you. Because, let's face it. You'll most likely hit a few stumbling blocks along your way to achieving this goal, and sometimes you may want to quit. But, if you are deeply connected to the reason WHY the goal is important to you, nothing can hold you back.

2. Be Crystal Clear About Your Vision.

Once you know WHY you want to achieve the goal, the next step is to enjoy taking some time to clarify your vision of the goals. You want to ingrain your vision into your mind so it is there all the time, no matter what. Especially if you have a bad day, or hit a block, you'll rely on your crystal clear vision to remind you of that which you want to achieve. The more vivid the picture, the more connected you are emotionally to the results you want to achieve, the easier they manifest in your life.

3. Don't Worry About "How"

Ahhhh! This is a good one. HOW is absolutely none of your business! If you ever find yourself up against a big goal and you notice those voices of fear and doubt creeping in to say, "Yeah, but how are you going to do that?" Your job is to ignore them. If you focus on trying to figure out "how"... you will take your focus away from your goal. Remember, what you think about your bring about. Stay focused on the "what" and the "how" will reveal itself to you.

4. Put Yourself In Environments That Support Your Success.

I think this step is my favorite, because I THRIVE on being surrounded by like-minded people who believe in me and my dreams. The best thing about creating supportive environments around you is that they are there to remind you of your greatness. This could mean hiring a coach, participating in a mastermind group, listening to audios that uplift you, etc... these are all environments and a crucial part of the process to achieving all of your goals.

5. Have Faith... and Keep Going.

90% of the time, you'll find me wearing a ring that says "when you have faith" on the outside, and "all things are possible" on the inside. I wear this ring as a constant reminder that faith is the key to everything. It's impossible (or at least extremely difficult) to achieve your goals when you have no faith in the greater energy of the Universe/God. God wants you to have everything your heart desires... you wouldn't have had the desire if you didn't ALREADY have everything you need to realize it. (As Robert A. Russell says in God Works Through Faith, "the answer precedes the question".) So, above all, have faith and know that if you keep going IN faith, everything you dream of is yours.

I trust that if you follow this five-step process every time you set a goal, you will achieve it. I know it sounds too simple to be true, but I assure you that any goal I've achieved in the past 5 years has been realized by using this process. I wish you much joy as you set (and achieve) your goals!

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Christine Kloser, author of The Freedom Formula, helps small businesses put soul in their business and money in the bank. If you want to enjoy a purpose-driven business and a soulful life, send for my free Conscious Business Success Kit, which includes my report, How to Avoid the 3 Massive Mistakes Made by Conscious Entrepreneurs and audio, 7 Strategies Entrepreneurial Authors Need to Know Before Writing a Word, at LoveYourLife.com.

Article source: http://www.submityourarticle.com/a.php?a=36702




What Zig Ziglar (on YouTube) has to say...

Zig Ziglar Setting Goals 1 of 3

Zig Ziglar is an inspirational speaker and self-help author. And this short video on goal setting tips is typically inspirational, as well as funny.

Zig explains his goal-setting technique thus: "I wrote down the objective. I wrote down the time. I identified the obstacles. I wrote down the people/groups/organisations I needed to work with. I devised a plan of action. I spelled out what I needed to know. And I answered the question: 'What's in it for me?'"

I guess the only thing Zig doesn't talk about is the importance of visualization or seeing the goal in your mind's eye. But it's still a really helpful video, whether it's personal or work goal setting that's important to you...




What these recommended resources have to say...

  1. Arina Nikitina's Goal Setting Guide - great goals resource

  2. Guy Finley's spiritual look at setting goals - question and answers

  3. Dream Manifesto's Setting Goals Wizard - this site explains how to manifest your power, and thus achieve your goals

  4. Free Goals ebook from goal-setting master Brian Tracy - just subscribe to the Brian Tracy newsletter of your choice! Or...

  5. Download your free goals quote ebook - if you share your personal goals - inspire yourself with these great goals quotations

 




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