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Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals for 2017

17 Jan 2017 | Under Information | Posted by Bubba Anderson | 0 Comments

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This is the time of year where we make plans and set goals for R&A and ourselves. I believe it is wise to set attainable goals and work toward meeting those goals. I believe it helps to share those goals so that we can keep each other accountable. This is a quick guide to setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals for 2017.

Start by brainstorming and limit yourself to two to four goals in the beginning so you can stay focused. As you gain more experience with goals, most people can manage a maximum of about six goals at a time.

Think about want you want from your health, wealth, family, business, education, personal development, social life, and spirituality. Our dreams have often been crushed. We have been told “No” for so long, pushed down, and told not to look up. Somewhere along the way we forgot how to dream or that we are even allowed to dream.

Each of your goals may have a different deadline. That’s okay. You will use your deadline to create your plan of action. A goal is a dream with a deadline. Remember to dream BIG!!! Now, it’s time to create S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals.

Start with your dreams, wants, and desires and transform them intoS.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals by writing a statement that is:

Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-Bound
Enthusiastic
Resourced

Post them around your home or your office. Carry a list in your wallet or bag. Review them regularly, every day, every week, and read them out loud.

Now that you know the destination and when you want to get there, you need to plan how to get there.

Start by breaking your time frame into smaller pieces and determining the necessary actions that need to be accomplished.
If you set a goal for the end of the year, break down the necessary actions to monthly checkpoints, then weekly projects and finally daily actions.
Use these checkpoints to assess your progress and make corrective action to stay on target.

Benjamin Franklin said: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

So, what are you waiting for?

Have you prepared for this year?
Have you set Goals?
Have you written them down?

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