Steps To Rock Your 2021
Jan 25, 2021
"Your thoughts shape your vision. You see what you choose to see."
---I don't know who wrote this, so I'll claim it:)
The last couple weeks of the year is the time that I set goals for the new year. I do love this time, though. My reflection time includes looking at what was great about the last year, what was not so great, what goals I achieved…or not. This enlightenment comes from reading through my journal from the year. Then I spend time dreaming about what I want the next year to look like. When I have that picture, I write down goals to get what I desire. Many times, it’s just revamping or re-dating those goals I didn’t quite accomplish. Sometimes, I see a whole new vision within my purpose.
Join me in imagining your 2021 and executing a plan to achieve your goals. My whole desire in writing these emails to you is to help you develop your leadership ability, especially the ability to lead yourself well. I am delightfully amazed at how something so simple has transformed my life and relationships and I can see that for you, too. AND I truly desire for you to be able to accomplish ALL of your dreams and goals.
This plan I am giving you is not going to be difficult. It’s meant to get you started.
Step 1—Get away by yourself. After you’ve turned off your cell phone and your technology notification beeps, close your eyes. Really think about what you want your life to look like? Who do you want to become? What do you want your relationships to look like? How much money do you want to make? How is your health? Could that use improvement? If you could not fail, what would you attempt? What does your spiritual life look like? These are just a few questions to get your brain thinking.
Step 2—Write down a simple sentence or affirmation describing the picture in your head of the aspirations that you have decided upon. One of my affirmations is “Loving, patient, creative, persistent and disciplined are the qualities that describe me.” (okay, stop laughing. I said to imagine who you want to become:) Write them in the present tense, like you have already achieved them. Your brain is a goal-seeking mechanism—it wants to do what you tell it.
Step 3—Attach a date to your potential achievement of that goal. When do you want to achieve millionaire status? When do you want to pay of that credit card? When do you want to be 10 pounds lighter? It is difficult to put a date on becoming patient or disciplined because “becoming” is a process and unfortunately it doesn’t happen overnight. I wish I could tell you differently.
Step 4—Write every one of your affirmations on two 3 X 5 cards. Keep one card by your bed and the other in a place where you will check it in the daytime. Read them twice a day. I found this to be important for me, especially in the area of developing personal characteristics. Reading them aloud, reminds me of the direction I am moving toward. It helps prevent the “Squirrel!” distractions that may take me off of my chosen path.
Step 5—Plan backward from the end goal to break it down into bite-size pieces that are attainable. For example, if you have a weight loss goal that you want to achieve in 6 months, how much do you need to lose per month? Break that down into daily tasks that are doable. Do that for each one of your goals. Put those goals somewhere, in your calendar or in your phone, so you can track them.
Step 6—Just get started. Take one small baby step in the direction of your goals and dreams. This step includes telling someone you trust that will cheer you on.
TADAH! You did it! It wasn’t that hard, was it?
Setting a goal is really about changing ourselves for the long-term. Jim Rohn quotes, “The ultimate reason for setting goals is to entice you to become the person it takes to achieve them." So, go ahead, show the world who you want to become and what you want to achieve. You are so worthy of whatever it is you desire to have or become.
If you need assistance, I am just an email or phone call away.
Blessings on your 2021!
Jan
Join me in imagining your 2021 and executing a plan to achieve your goals. My whole desire in writing these emails to you is to help you develop your leadership ability, especially the ability to lead yourself well. I am delightfully amazed at how something so simple has transformed my life and relationships and I can see that for you, too. AND I truly desire for you to be able to accomplish ALL of your dreams and goals.
This plan I am giving you is not going to be difficult. It’s meant to get you started.
Step 1—Get away by yourself. After you’ve turned off your cell phone and your technology notification beeps, close your eyes. Really think about what you want your life to look like? Who do you want to become? What do you want your relationships to look like? How much money do you want to make? How is your health? Could that use improvement? If you could not fail, what would you attempt? What does your spiritual life look like? These are just a few questions to get your brain thinking.Step 2—Write down a simple sentence or affirmation describing the picture in your head of the aspirations that you have decided upon. One of my affirmations is “Loving, patient, creative, persistent and disciplined are the qualities that describe me.” (okay, stop laughing. I said to imagine who you want to become:) Write them in the present tense, like you have already achieved them. Your brain is a goal-seeking mechanism—it wants to do what you tell it.
Step 3—Attach a date to your potential achievement of that goal. When do you want to achieve millionaire status? When do you want to pay of that credit card? When do you want to be 10 pounds lighter? It is difficult to put a date on becoming patient or disciplined because “becoming” is a process and unfortunately it doesn’t happen overnight. I wish I could tell you differently.
Step 4—Write every one of your affirmations on two 3 X 5 cards. Keep one card by your bed and the other in a place where you will check it in the daytime. Read them twice a day. I found this to be important for me, especially in the area of developing personal characteristics. Reading them aloud, reminds me of the direction I am moving toward. It helps prevent the “Squirrel!” distractions that may take me off of my chosen path.
Step 5—Plan backward from the end goal to break it down into bite-size pieces that are attainable. For example, if you have a weight loss goal that you want to achieve in 6 months, how much do you need to lose per month? Break that down into daily tasks that are doable. Do that for each one of your goals. Put those goals somewhere, in your calendar or in your phone, so you can track them.
Step 6—Just get started. Take one small baby step in the direction of your goals and dreams. This step includes telling someone you trust that will cheer you on.
TADAH! You did it! It wasn’t that hard, was it?
Setting a goal is really about changing ourselves for the long-term. Jim Rohn quotes, “The ultimate reason for setting goals is to entice you to become the person it takes to achieve them." So, go ahead, show the world who you want to become and what you want to achieve. You are so worthy of whatever it is you desire to have or become.
If you need assistance, I am just an email or phone call away.
Blessings on your 2021!
Jan
Jan McDonald
John Maxwell Team
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