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January 9th, 2009 | Posted in Blog | No Comments
2009 S.M.A.R.T. Resolutions
Have you taken the time to write down your 2009 resolutions?
Statistics, history, experience, and science shows that writing
your goals down significantly increases the probability of them
being realized.
Here are some distinctions about resolutions that will help
manifest your desires more rapidly than you thought possible:
S for Specific. We need to have hard numbers on our goals. However,
this is not to be confused with being “precise.” It’s OK to have
ranges of numbers. In fact, it’s better for the subconscious mind
if we have a “minimum,” “target,” and “outrageous” goal set. That
way, we have both the advantage of setting a high goal that we
would love, and still be excited if we only achieve our “minimum.”
M for Measurable. This is so we will know whether our goals are
being achieved or not. This is not to be confused with being
“comparable.” Sometimes we set goals and then check and see how our
friends, who may have similar goals, are doing. Goals are not meant
to be compared with others. We want to compare our achievements
with our own past.
A for Affirmative and Action-oriented. Our minds don’t like to stop
old habits, but love to create new habits. This doesn’t mean that
we need to be “achieve”-oriented and that all our goals should help
us be more productive or successful. Goals can be about taking time
off, having fun, living, laughing, and enjoying life.
R for Realistic. The subconscious mind will reject goals that are
not realistic. However, “realistic” is not the opposite of
“optimistic.” We can have optimistic goals that are also realistic.
In fact, these are the best types of goals to have.
T for Time-sensitive. Without a due date, we would never return a
book to the library. Note that “time-sensitive” doesn’t mean
“time-constrained.” We’re allowed to go back to the library and
borrow the same book again. So, let’s not feel guilty if we haven’t
achieved a goal in a particular time-period. Let’s reset the goal
and go for it again.
Set a goal, make a plan and take action!
Rich Blessings
Ettore
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