| Are you using a goal setting worksheet? There are | | | | have achieved your goals. Think about them in great |
| many different versions of those kinds of worksheets | | | | detail, in sensory terms, one at a time. Make each of |
| out there, yet that very abundance of ideas can pose | | | | them come alive. Taste it, smell it, and imagine what it |
| a challenge. Not every worksheet is right for every | | | | will fell to have what you're working towards. You can |
| person. | | | | even add a checklist for creating reminder note cards |
| It helps if you know how you plan to use them -- | | | | that you can take with you wherever you go. |
| because once you know that, you'll also know which | | | | 4) Cut your goals down to size |
| ones are the most suitable for you -- and even how to | | | | Big and bold goals may be motivating, but they can |
| make your own. So go ahead and read on to discover | | | | also be mighty intimidating. Don't let that stop you. Use |
| the key ways to use them. | | | | your goal setting worksheets to cut your big goals |
| They're a great resource for every part of the goal | | | | down to size. |
| setting process, from figuring out your core values to | | | | What does that mean? It means that you create |
| mapping up your goals all the way to creating the | | | | specific action steps for each of them. Remember |
| individual action steps. So here are the five key ways | | | | that famous Chinese quote about the 1000 mile road |
| to use such a worksheet as you go through the goal | | | | that begins with the first step? That's what you should |
| setting process: | | | | aim for. Write down a first step for each of your goals. |
| 1) Determine your core values | | | | Then another one. Then another one. Write as many |
| Write down your main values, and then whittle them | | | | as you can think of -- but don't stress out if you can't |
| down by crossing out the ones that are somewhat | | | | think of more than the first one or two. The third step |
| negotiable -- until you're left with your top five or so | | | | will become obvious once you have completed step |
| values that you can't live without. Then order those | | | | one and two. |
| from 1 to 5. | | | | 5) Schedule your first steps |
| 2) Match your values up with your goals | | | | On the last goal setting worksheet you should |
| Figure out what you want and then check if your | | | | schedule your action steps. In fact, make it a checklist |
| tentative goals are in alignment with your core values. | | | | where you can cross off the steps you have taken. |
| If they're not, try another goal or find ways to make | | | | And even though it's not a worksheet, don't ignore |
| the goal fit better with your core values. Be sure to be | | | | your calendar. Whatever you use, a PDA or an |
| honest here. Don't kid yourself. | | | | old-fashioned Week-at-a-Glance calendar -- schedule |
| 3) Make your goals seductive | | | | your steps, and you'll be on your way. |
| Write down the things you'll get to enjoy when you | | | | |