New Year's Goal Planning Tips

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Wow... 2016 was fantastic for so many reasons! It really flew by, but in a good way.

In this video, I would like to take the opportunity to give you some New Year's goal planning tips.

I have people come up to me all the time amazed at how much I accomplish, however, if they knew how much planning I did... it really would not seem so amazing, trust me. Goal planning can be hard, time consuming and sometimes a little depressing because you have to seriously be honest about where you currently are. However, the fruit of that labor, with consistent work and action towards the goals is priceless.

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So let me tell you a few tips that will help you make sure you consciously do all you can to have a very productive and meaningful 2017.

Here is my 5 step process:

#1 Gratitude - Write a list of things that happened in the previous year that you are grateful for. It could look something like this:

  • I'm grateful for my health
  • My husband's health and love
  • My family and my husbands family's health and wonderful presence
  • I'm grateful for my friends and laughter
  • I'm grateful for the internet - especially of course YouTube, which helps me connect and help others
  • I'm grateful for the beautiful condo that I get to live and the cool car that I am blessed to drive
  • I'm grateful for my job and work environment
  • I'm grateful for yoga - that helps me stay focused and flexible
  • I'm grateful for the challenges of 2016 that help shape me into the person I'm destined to become

#2 Clean - When it comes to goal planning, it is best to have a clear and focused mind. Having a clean desk, room and environment I believe are key. Take the time to do some really in-depth cleaning. Clean out drawers and closets that you have been avoiding, organize your closet and clean until you can take a deep breath and say to yourself: "It is done."

#3 Plan Your Life - Not just a year:

  • In your clean environment - now sit down and write down your:
  • 1 Week goals
  • 1 Month goals
  • 3 Month goals
  • 6 Month goals
  • 1 Year goals
  • 5 Year goals
  • 10 Year goals

If you have done this before, compare this to your previous years and see what feels right and make changes accordingly.

#4 Organize your goals:

  • I like to organize my goals into categories. Here are a few of mine to give you an example. It is good though to name them something that is meaningful for you.
  • Personal Goals - Where I would like to see myself in the allotted amount of time or what I would like to accomplish
  • Relationship Goals - What would I like to experience with my spouse or accomplish together with my husband.
  • Family Goals - In what ways can I enjoy the time with my family or help my family.
  • Friend Goals - How much more can I enjoy the time with my friends. How can I make new and exciting new friends
  • Fun Goals - What would I like to do that is just pure fun
  • Money Goals - How can I increase my income, while creating a more balanced and driven life
  • Body Goals - How can I nurture and take care of the vessel I was gifted with
  • Intellectual Goals - What can I learn and how can I stretch myself
  • Generosity Goals - How can I improve the lives of others in a meaningful way

#5 Now - put this somewhere where you will see it everyday. I have this on my bathroom mirror and I look at it every morning when I get ready for the day.

Here are some places where you can create your own journal or planner, but honestly even a quick google search will help you find many more:

Bound Custom JournalsZazzle Custom Notebooks and Journals

Make My Notebook

I hope you liked this video! If you did, please give it a thumbs up and also don't forget to post your New Year's Goal Planning tip too!

Cannot wait to read your comments.

Much love,

~Caroline

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