At the beginning of the year, I like to take the chance to reflect on where I'm at and where I'm going, to make sure I'm on track. Starting with these 5 questions...
1. Where are you right now?
Work, health and fitness, finances, relationships, home life, etc. The good, the bad and the ugly. You can't know where you're going if you don't know where you're starting from.
2. Where would you like to be this time next year?
Where would you like to be instead of where you're at? Or another way to look at it is, if you could be finishing this year differently, what would that look like? Write it down. This will help to work out what you need to work towards.
And then stretch it out...
3. Where would you like to be in 5 years? Age, martial status, job, lifestyle, health, finances and savings, travel, etc.
4. In 10 years?
And finally, break it right down.
5. What's your idea of a perfect day?
Early breakfast date with the girls? A yoga class? Shopping all day? Spending the day with your family? Working on your pet project? Volunteering? All of these things? Whatever it is, it's your day.
Write it down, get specific, see the details, create a collage - whatever helps you visualise best.
It helps to work towards a goal that is crystal clear, so you know exactly what you're aiming for.
... Whew! So, what do you think? Would you try it? I'd love to hear how you go!
PS: Check out Keith Abraham, Passionate People
Some great activities and tools to help you find and reach your goals.
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1 comment:
At the moment, i feel stuck in every life area. I have zero motivation even though it all majorly bugs me. Im a sahm so im constantly low in finances, low in sleep and surrounded by mess. I know im very blessed and id much rather raise my kids than go to work but being at home with your family can get a bit repetitive. Its kind of hard to focus on yourself when you have kids but they are my current priority.
In 5 or ten years, i hope to be able to enjoy parenthood more, have a job i love, a house with more room, more $ to be able to have weekends away etc and be in better shape.
My perfect day would be, being pampered in peace and quiet with lots of yummy food, which never happens at the moment but hopefully one day.
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