Goals and Aspirations

Reasons for Letting Go of Your Goal

When we decide to set a particular goal most of us do so with the expectation and intention of achieving it!

Our enthusiasm and motivation to achieve our goal is usually very high.  We may take the appropriate action to achieve our goal for a while... after a while, however, things change.

Setting goals is one thing... actually achieving them is something entirely different!  We've all done it, we've all set goals and then at some point our goals are no longer our focus.

It is important to become aware of the reasons our goals become abandoned rather than allowing it to happen without much thought.  Knowing why we let our goals go can often give us useful information for setting our goals in the future. 

Here are some common reasons why people let their goals go:

1) You don't know where to start to achieve your goal: you may have been reasonably clear about what you want to do but when it comes to actually taking action, you don't know where to start.  For example, you want to travel and work overseas for a year but you don't know what way to start to make this happen.

2) Procrastination strikes again!: you know what to do to achieve your goal but you just don't get around to taking the first step or consistently doing what is necessary for your goal to be achieved.  For example, your goal is to wake earlier in the morning and walk for 30 minutes before work but each morning when the alarm goes off you think how comfortable bed is and you tell yourself you will begin tomorrow.

3) Your goal no longer is important to you: when you first set your goal you thought it was something you really wanted to achieve but as you get well into achieving your goal, you realise it isn't what you want after all.  For example, you may have always wanted to be a social worker but after qualifying you realise you no longer have the same passion for this work.

4) You come across numerous obstacles and problems: you know there will be difficulties and obstacles to face and you do overcome many of them but at some point you just feel there are too many to deal with and you have run out of solutions. 

5) Your circumstances change: you may have a clear goal and a clear plan and you are well on your way to achieve your goal only to have circumstances occur in your life which need you to re-evaluate what you are doing and why you are doing it.  For example, your goal is to work overseas for a year and everything is set, including a job waiting for you on your arrival, but there is illness in your family and you are needing to stay home.

There are many reasons why people abandon their goals without achieving them... but depending on the reason for letting your goal go doesn't mean your goal has to be abandoned completely!

I've experienced each one of the above reasons (with different scenarios of course) for letting many of my goals go... and some goals were completely abandoned!

Have you ever let your goals go?  Are you aware of the reasons you didn't achieve the goals you set?  Click on the comment link below and share your experiences... it would be good to hear from you.

Warmly
Jeanne

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Jeanne

Getting Organised: Make a Plan!... Part 2 Lists

Being organized is major part of personal development.

Getting organised for the end of the year is imperative if you want to get through relatively stress free! 

In an earlier post, Getting Organised: Make a Plan!, it was suggested writing down important dates when you hear about them, eg activities, appointments, social engagements... any date involving you or members of your household (which indirectly may involve you e.g. driving, preparing food).

Another technique in Getting Organised, is begin to make lists for major occasions.  Let's use Christmas as an example, as Christmas affects many people and it is held at the same time each year.

A major event, such as Christmas, involves a multitude of tasks and activities... for example, socialising, Christmas cards, Christmas presents, decorations.

We all know Christmas happens... and it is one of those occasions we can't delay until we're ready (I wish we could at times!).  When we have lots to do or think about it is easy to overlook certain tasks which need to be done.  Writing lists takes the pressure off trying to remember everything you need to do!

Writing lists is easy when it comes to Christmas.  Get yourself book, notepad, folder on the computer you use specifically for Christmas.

Lists related to Christmas could include:

• people you send a card to
• people you buy a present for
• food you always prepare at Christmas e.g. Christmas cake, pudding
• things you always make and give away as gifts e.g. cards jams, shortbread
• functions you organise e.g. Christmas dinner, pre-Christmas drinks
• activities you have to prepare things for e.g. children's concerts, Christmas parties

Making lists is a powerful organizational technique... it helps organise your time and energy.  You can quickly see what you need to do and then begin taking action when appropriate.

Making lists works for any activity which involves taking action by you.  I've been making lists for years and quite frankly would find it very difficult to function effectively without them.

Many people already make lists... if you are not one of those, I encourage you to give it a go.  There's a specific event, Christmas, happening in a matter of weeks so it is a great way to find out the benefits of making lists for yourself!

Do you make lists?  Click on the comment link below and share your thoughts about making lists.

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Jeanne

Inspiration And Motivation -- a Quick Pick Me up

Feel like you could do with a dose of inspiration and motivation at the moment?? Well, I may have something for you which can help.

Tony Robbins, a personal development and motivational coach and speaker, is one of those guys who can say the right things at the right time to really give your inspiration and motivation a huge boost.

This 2 minute video contains a few inspirational and motivational messages from Tony Robbins... messages which can help you put your thoughts on track.

Take a look by clicking on the link below:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=qxdC3vZgXoY

If nothing else, it will give you a little breathing space for a few minutes.  It energised me and I hope you get something out of it too.

Let me know what you think... click on the comment link below and share your thoughts.

Warmly
Jeanne

Time Management - 5 Benefits of "To-Do Lists" To Get You Organised

Using a few time management techniques will help you get organised quickly and effortlessly... which in turn helps you achieve your goals!

A simple time management technique anyone can make use of is a "to-do list".

Writing a to-do list isn't something only older people need to do... anyone at any age will greatly benefit from using to-do lists.  Sure, as we get older our memories often go walkabout... but age is an irrelevant factor when it comes to the benefits of to-do lists!

There are numerous benefits of making and following to-do lists... here are 5:

1) Writing down the tasks you need to do means you don't have to only rely on your memory!  We all get caught up in our daily activities and we justifiably get distracted... and it is very easy to get to the end of the day, lying in bed, and remembering you didn't do something you wanted and perhaps needed to do that day!

2) Writing  tasks down on a to-do list enables you to prioritise what you need to do.  Without doubt, some things you do during a particular day are essential whereas others are not. 

3) When you write your next day's to-do list at the end of the day, you can begin the next day without spending valuable time and energy wondering what it is you are going to do.

4) Writing a to-do list helps your mind organise your actions to get the tasks done.  When you have written something down it sends a strong message to your subconscious mind which will guide your actions to achieve what you've got to do.

5) Writing a to-do list greatly helps you focus on what you are doing and what you are meant to be doing.  By focusing, you achieve your tasks more easily.

Give it a go!

Do you make use of to-do lists?  Click on the comment link below and share your thoughts...

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Jeanne

Is Having an Online Business A Goal You Want to Achieve??

Many people's goal is to begin an online business.  And given the volatile economic market at the moment, more people are looking to supplement their income... and the Internet is a great place to start! 

Setting a goal to begin an online business is one thing... learning how to do it is something else!  That's why I'm writing about this today -- there's an offer happening I think will benefit many people.

My mentor, and good friend on the other side of the world, Connie Ragen Green teaches people how to write and market e-books and articles, and all the technology required for a successful online business.

Connie provides fantastic information... she holds free weekly teleseminars on different aspects of writing, marketing and technology... available to anyone subscribed on her list.

Yesterday Connie was set a challenge by Alex Mandossian, an Internet marketing expert, to double her subscribers list by the 31st October... only a couple of weeks away!

The deal is (and it is a great deal I can tell you!): Alex promised Connie he would do a training program with her which will be recorded.  If you subscribe to Connie's site you will not only receive useful information about having an online business...  you will also be given the training program  Alex and Connie do together completely free.

I'm eager to help Connie double her list... not only to let you experience her information but also because I can't wait to hear the training program!

All you've got to do is click on the link below, subscribe to her site and standby to receive heaps of info which will fasttrack your success on the net.  The link is:
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Warmly
Jeanne