Goal Setting

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What is goal setting to you? When you set goals, are you used to seeing them disappear in the rear-view
mirror? I’m willing to bet you’ve set a goal or two in your life. But did you see them through? Are you
setting goals effectively? Will your goals transform your life in the ways you want and help you unlock
something extraordinary?

If you are serious about manifesting your goal, you need to have a plan. Attracting your dream takes time,
and without a plan it is easy to get distracted and lose focus. There is tremendous power in goal setting. It
helps you plan where you want to go in life and keeps you motivated to turn your vision of your future into
a reality. Goal setting enables you to be proactive about what you want to achieve.
People who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them than people who don’t write them
down.

What do you want to have accomplished one year from now? What are the goals that you want to be able
to say, “Wow, I did it”? Write your goals in the present tense (Ex: I have lost 40 pounds). Writing down
these goals should trigger a feeling of excitement & profound passion within you.

And state why your goal is important and how it will make you feel. What will that mean for your life,
yourself, your loved ones? Write a paragraph for each goal explaining why you will absolutely achieve this
goal within the next 12 months. Take as much space as you need. This should take you about 15-20
minutes.

The next step is to make sure your goals are clear & reachable (SMART goals). Each other should be:

Specific : First thing is to specify the goal by making it quantifiable. Without specificity, the goal is a lot
more like a wish than an actual goal.

Measurable : Your goal must be measurable so you can track progress, stay motivated, and recognize
when you have achieved it.

Achievable : Setting a specific and measurable goal is all well and good, but if it's not realistic then it’s a
waste of time and will only lead to disappointment. 

Relevant: This step is about ensuring that your goal really matters to you, and that it aligns with other
relevant goals. 

Time-bound: The reason why your goal should be time-bound is relatively self-explanatory, because every
goal needs a target date; a deadline to work towards.

Tip 1: Frame your goals positively. Ex: If you wish to improve your nutrition , write “I will eat at least 2 servings of vegetables everyday” instead of “I will
cut out processed foods” The first one is motivating and focuses on what you can ADD ; the second one is demotivating and can seem daunting .
Tip 2: Share your goals with at least one important person in your life. Research shows that sharing your goals in life with others is an important success
principle: In speaking your goal out loud, conversations with others may help you clarify and sharpen your goal, and makes the goal more real & no longer just a
note in a journal

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3. SMART goal Check list:

SPECIFIC (What do I want to accomplish? Why is this goal important? Who is involved?
Where is it located? Which resources/limitations are involved?)

MEASURABLE (How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?)

ACHIEVABLE (How can I accomplish this goal? How realistic is the goal, based on other
constraints?)

RELEVANT (Does pursuing the goal seem worthwhile? Is it the right time? Am I the right
person to reach this goal? How is this goal connected to other goals?)

TIME-BOUND ((When is the final deadline to achieving this goal? What can I do six
months from now? What can I do six weeks from now? What can I do today?)

4. List potential challenges that may come up for you on the path to achieving this goal:

5. List at least 5 action steps you can & will start taking TODAY to work towards that goal:
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3. SMART goal Check list:

SPECIFIC (What do I want to accomplish? Why is this goal important? Who is involved?
Where is it located? Which resources/limitations are involved?)

MEASURABLE (How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?)

ACHIEVABLE (How can I accomplish this goal? How realistic is the goal, based on
other constraints?)

RELEVANT (Does pursuing the goal seem worthwhile? Is it the right time? Am I the right
person to reach this goal? How is this goal connected to other goals?)

TIME-BOUND ((When is the final deadline to achieving this goal? What can I do six
months from now? What can I do six weeks from now? What can I do today?)

4. List potential challenges that may come up for you on the path to achieving this goal:

5. List at least 5 action steps you can & will start taking TODAY to work towards that goal:
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Sabrina Magnan © 2020

3. SMART goal Check list:

SPECIFIC (What do I want to accomplish? Why is this goal important? Who is involved?
Where is it located? Which resources/limitations are involved?)

MEASURABLE (How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?)

ACHIEVABLE (How can I accomplish this goal? How realistic is the goal, based on
other constraints?)

RELEVANT (Does pursuing the goal seem worthwhile? Is it the right time? Am I the right
person to reach this goal? How is this goal connected to other goals?)

TIME-BOUND ((When is the final deadline to achieving this goal? What can I do six
months from now? What can I do six weeks from now? What can I do today?)

4. List potential challenges that may come up for you on the path to achieving this goal:

5. List at least 5 action steps you can & will start taking TODAY to work towards that goal:
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Sabrina Magnan © 2020