Tips for Stress free life  >  Expert Zone   > Goal Setting

       Goal Setting Tips by experts


5 Steps to Make the Rest of 2005 Extraordinary


So here we are in July. Where did the first half of the year go? It only seems a couple of weeks ago that I was drinking festive egg-nog, wearing my Christmas sweater and humming 'Sleigh Ride' too loudly in line at the supermarket.

It's kinda scary to think that there's just six months of 2005 left to run, and we've already had the longest day of the year which means that the nights are starting to draw in (I'm not trying to get you down, honest!). So how's the first half of the year gone for you? Was it what you expected?

Most importantly, what do you want the next six months to be about? To help you get clear on the rest of your year, here's what I want you to do,

  • Take a moment to think about the last six months - January to June. Think about everything you've done, the opportunities that came along, the tough times and the fun times, and think about where you are now having gone through the last six months. Give the first half of 2005 a rating from 1 to 10 - it could be a big-grin scale, a temperature scale or a fulfilment scale. How would you rate your 2005 so far?
  • Now go forwards in time six months, and imagine yourself on a crisp December morning (or warm if you're somewhere hot!). You've put effort into moving things forwards and it's worked - things have progressed in some important ways and you're seeing results and reaping the rewards. Using the same scale as before, what rating do you want to give to July to December? What rating respresents how you want to feel about the next six months?
  • Imagine that it's still that December morning. You wake up, your eyes flicker open and things are different. Things have moved on, you have more of something and things have changed for the better. What one thing would make the biggest difference to you? What do you want things to look like or feel like on that December morning? Be as specific as you can be (close your eyes if it helps) and write down what comes out for you. Maybe it's building your confidence or boosting your self-esteem, maybe it's finding a new partner or improving your relationship, or maybe it's finding work you can love or feeling more fulfilled in the work you already do. Whatever it is for you, have fun thinking about what will be different when you have it.
  • Don't stop there - create another two things that would be amazing to have, do or be on that same December morning. What's bugging you right now that you'd like to change? What would make a huge or powerful difference to you? Again, be as specific as you can be about what you want to have, do or be on that December morning and write down your ideas.
  • You've just created three goals that you can achieve within the next six months. Keep them somewhere close to you and be sure to pay positive attention to those things as often as you can. Feel good about them and imagine yourself there with all three in place - pretty darn good, right?!

    But it doesn't stop there. Each and every week from now until that December morning, dive back into your goals and feel what it would be like to have them, then ask yourself 'What's one thing I can do this week that will move me forwards?'. Each week, think of what decision you can make or what action you can take that will be one step forwards, no matter how big or small.

  • Simply by paying positive attention to what you want all kinds of things can just fall into place, but there's nothing like quite doing something about what you want! Be excited about the rest of the year because it truly can be extraordinary - you just have to make it extraordinary and allow it to be extraordinary. Yep, we're half way through 2005 already - but the best can still be to come.

    About the Author
    Steve Errey's free ezine 'Being More' shows you proven ways that YOU can have, do and be more than you thought possible. By signing up you'll also receive a special report titled '5 Little Secrets Other Coaches Won't Tell You' - visit http://www.steveerrey.com now.

    Steve Errey is one of the UK's most successful coaches and specialises in personal growth for thirtysomethings - helping them with their careers, relationships and confidence and to get more fun, fulfilment and freedom. For more information please contact Steve on 0845 644 3001, by email at steve@steveerrey.com or visit his website at http://www.steveerrey.com.


    MORE RESOURCES:

    See the complete list of Articles on Goal Setting here

    Have a look at Best Selling Books on Goal Setting

     

    Google

    See also : Other articles on

    Depression, Grief-loss, Elder Care Relationships
    Inspiration, Inspirational, Goal Setting,
    Goal Setting
    ,  Meditation, Goal Setting

     

    Latest info on : Goal Settings

     

     


    Spotlight on Education : Goal setting is important for middle ...
    Rogers Hometown News, AR - Oct 2, 2008
    "The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. ...


    Why "Goal Setting" Makes You Cringe
    Lifehacker, CA - Sep 26, 2008
    That's what goal setting is, and that's why if you want to get anywhere you want to go, you've got to do the same thing. However, the problem with ...


    How Goal Setting Can Enhance Self Awareness
    Huffington Post, NY - Sep 25, 2008
    By Stephen C. Rose This is method of goal setting that draws on psychosynthesis, the ekistic grid, -- originally developed by the late Constantinos Doxiadis ...


    Goal Setting Made Easy
    Huffington Post, NY - Sep 24, 2008
    My favorite simplicity blog, Unclutterer, recently did a good post on goal-setting software called Lifetick, which is actually pretty cool. ...


    Goal Setting Software
    Biz Plan Hacks, CA - Sep 24, 2008
    Then Lifetick mentioned in the Unclutterer blog may be the help you need to get your goal setting started or more consistent. Lifetick is a software program ...


    Goal Setting with God
    On Faith, DC - Sep 22, 2008
    I remember learning about goal setting in middle school. My sixth-grade teacher had us write down long-term goals and short term goals. ...


    Best Syndication

    Motivating Students Through Self Goal Setting
    Best Syndication, CA - Sep 11, 2008
    The process of motivating students through self goal setting is an important one, and one that is often overlooked. There is nothing better in not just a ...


    New date set for goal setting discussion
    Mt. Vernon-Lisbon Sun, IA - Sep 17, 2008
    Mount Vernon City Council members set the date of 6:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 2, for their next session for goal setting updates and discussion. ...


    UNI Global Union

    Personal goal setting and work-related stress to be discussed in ...
    UNI Global Union, Switzerland - Sep 13, 2008
    The issue of "Personal goal setting and work-related stress" will be discussed by UNI-Europa Finance affiliates within the framework of the Berlin Group, ...


    Study made easy at Success Edge
    The Sun Daily, Malaysia - 10 hours ago
    Skills that are vital for a student to excel in school include time management, memory, concentration, goal setting, note taking and exam strategies. ...

    Goal-Setting - Google News

     

    Why not be an expert yourself  ?

     If you can write on any of the above topic, you are welcome to submit your
     articles in our database :

     Submit your article here   Our Article Area

    You are here Home > Tips for Stress free Life > Expert Zone > Goal Settings Tips


    | Goal Settings Tips Home | Goal Settings Tips - Complete list 

    | Main Home | | Meditation Corner

                    |Health Tips  | Workplace Tips  | Soul Tips  |Expert Zone  |

    Recommend us  |

     Books, DVDs and accessories on meditation & yoga  |

    [About us] [Contact] [Privacy Policy]

    Copyright 2006, Meditation is Easy.com, All rights reserved