Dec
31
It’s the day before the dawn of a new year… If you haven’t done so already you may want to review how your last year unfolded. Did you achieve any of your new year’s resolutions or the goals you set? Are you happy with where you are and how you are progressing? Or are there any changes you want to make?
New Year’s Eve is such a special time of year. It’s a time where many people consciously choose to make the changes that they often don’t want to make during the year like giving up smoking or losing weight. I’m a great believer in starting the year in the best possible way. You should spend your night surrounded with friends and family. People whom value you, respect you, love and support you. Sometimes the way a new year starts can determine how your year unfolds. I have to say that last New Year’s Eve was possibly the worst I have ever had and 2011 turned out to be one of my most challenging years but I have come through those challenges a lot stronger and with a lot of growth and many learning’s.
I found this Aerosmith clip that really sums up a lot of the challenges I went through this year. I am posting it here because some of you may be like me and have had one of your most challenging years. The aim of this video is to give you hope that everything is going to be alright!
If your New Year’s Eve wasn’t what you wanted it to be last year then do something different. Life is a journey not a destination and for that fact make sure that you start the year with your best foot forward. That’s what I am going to do. Also as the day draws closer have a think about any changes you want to make going into 2012. Think about the goals you have achieved this year and those that you want to set for next year to make sure 2012 is your best it can be.
In order to help you have the best start to 2012 I have put together the top ten steps you need to follow in order to successfully set your goals and transform them into reality. I’ve made it as easy as possible for you to follow these ten steps.
Step 1 - Write down your goals. These should be things you want to do, be and have. Make sure you think big!
Step 2 - Start writing a brief positive sentence of why you want to be, do or have each of these goals.
Step 3 - Decide the most important areas of your life and list them.
Step 4 - Take each of your goals in turn and ask yourself the following: “Will having, being or doing this thing improve areas of my life that I deem are important?”
Step 5 - For each goal ask yourself “Will it take you closer to your overall objective?”
Step 6 - Put your goals in order of importance. Then divide your Top 10 goals into 4 types:
- Ongoing goals
- Short term goals
- Medium term goals
- Long term goals
Step 7 - For each goal expand your “WHY”
Step 8 - For each goal create a “To do list”
Step 9 - Make a list of
- People you need to work with to achieve your goal
- Skills you might need to develop to achieve your goal
- Actions you need to take to achieve your goal
Step10 – Take the rocking chair test – Close your eyes, wander out into the future until you are aged 95. Sitting gently rocking backwards and forwards go over your life. Imagine a wonderful life you have created and designed for yourself. Visualise it and fully associate with it. Write down the story of your incredible life, the amazing things you have done, the fantastic things you have seen, the people you have touched and the changes you have made in your own life.
By following these 10 steps you will be guaranteed to successfully set your goals and turn them into a reality. If you are in any doubt as to why you wouldn’t to set your goals then watch this clip from Tony Robbins on how to create an extraordinary life. He only gives 3 steps but if you combine them with the steps outlined here I guarantee you 2012 will be an outstanding year for you.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows
