Setting Your Goals for 2020!

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" – Walt Disney

Do you start each year with a list of new year’s resolutions but a few weeks in you’re already losing your way? The most common mistake people make when writing new year’s resolutions is not being specific about their goals and not putting a clear plan in place to help them reach those goals.

You’ve probably heard of the SMART goals model before and there’s a reason for that. It makes sense and it works. It’s one of the most effective yet under used tools to help you not only set clear goals but smash them too.

SMART Goals

S – Specific; state exactly what you want to accomplish and why. What are the potential limitations you may encounter.

M – Measurable; Use smaller, mini goals to measure your progress. Breaking your goal down into smaller milestones helps you track your progress and see whether or not you are on track.

A – Achievable; Make your goals reasonable. Can you really achieve the goal within the limits of your lifestyle (i.e. time available, budget, work commitments).

R – Realistic; Set a goal that is relevant to your life. Does it fit in with other larger goals you wish to achieve.

T – Timely; Give yourself time, but set a deadline. A goal with no end date allows for you to keep putting off your progress.

Using the SMART goals strategy above, take some time for yourself and write down those 2020 goals you have your heart set on smashing. With a clear plan of what your goals are and what steps you'll need to take to get there, there is nothing holding you back but yourself!

Make 2020 the year of crushing goals and remember ... have fun!