Summer officially started over the weekend although this weather doesn’t feel like it. This is the perfect season to reassess your life before the start of the new school year. I always felt that even if you do not have children that right after Labor Day is a time for a new beginning versus New Year’s. So get out your new yellow #2 pencil and let’s start planning.
When I work with my coaching clients one on one, I ask three key questions that I want them to write down answers for. The reason is that it is proven that there will be a greater chance of success if your goals are written down. Such questions include:
What is a key wish/dream that I can accomplish within the next year? Be specific as possible (i.e. I will lose 5 lbs. in the next month by exercising three times a week and reduce my calorie intake by 200 calories).
Who do I need to discuss this with (family, boss, friend, colleague) so they can provide support so that I can succeed in reaching my goal?
What action step can I take in the next 48 hours so as to start to make progress?
Of course, there are many other questions but the idea is to keep it simple and manageable. Many people get overwhelmed with goal setting so it is better to start with “baby steps” to have a feeling for a sense of accomplishment. Good luck!
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