You made it! 2014 is coming to a close in just
28 days! Some months went quickly and others, well they couldn't have ended
fast enough. As I reflect I want to share with you how we can make 2015 ROCK!
Setting clear goals for the next 90 days is great way to start.
Let’s plan to push hard in the final days of
2014 because it isn't over yet and having a remarkable 2015 starts right now.
Set Clear Goals….
Often we declare a desire to get fit, get out of
debt, get more organized or finally start that business. Have you ever come up
against real challenges in the process of bringing your desires into reality?
Are there desires that you have which have remained an elusive dream? It's time
to elevate every dream into a goal. What's the difference? The difference
between a goal and a dream is a set lifeline. (Example: I will finish my
business plan by Feb. 1, 2014.) It's clear, either you did or you didn't. As
you set goals to help you reach your dreams, every action is bringing you
closer to the reality you truly desire. Therefore, you are breathing life into
creating your brilliant reality. In order to achieve your dreams you must set
goals that breathe life into your very existence, which all connects back to
your unique purpose in the world. So instead of a deadline set Lifelines as you
move toward your dreams.
Have you ever said, “There isn’t enough time in
the day”? In reality we have the same
about of time as billionaires, world class athletes or your favorite 5 year
old. Life isn’t about time-management. Can you really manage time? Rather,
focus on managing what you do in the time that you have. Instead of setting large
vague goals by the end of the year, start with goals you can accomplish within
each quarter. There are 4 quarters in a year, comprised of 3 months each, which
is roughly 90 days a quarter. Setting goals per quarter is not as intimidating
as a whole year and allows you to push yourself. What's up for you in your next
90 days?
For every goal you set, make sure you’ve noted
milestones along the path. A milestone reminds you that you’re on task to
reaching the big goal. Sometimes we think we’re not hitting the mark because it
doesn’t look the way we think it should. However, you won’t know unless you’ve
created markers or milestones along the way. Think of it this way, this is not
a sprint rather it’s more of a marathon. In every marathon, there are markers along
the path. Those signs are a reminder that you may not have reached the finish
line yet but you’re one more mile toward accomplishing your dream. At each
mile, there is a crowd to cheer you on and each mile feels like a win. Too
often we come closer and closer to our dream yet we don’t even know it because
we haven’t taken the time to celebrate our small wins along the way. Celebrate
your wins!
Start now!!! I’ve said this a few times already
but it’s worth repeating. We all have dreams, yet you may have some negative
chatter in your head saying you can’t do it. Or it’s too big and we sometimes
give into that voice and say we’ll do it later. “I’ll start in January” is a
favorite stall tactic. WHY?
Start now. You’ll never be less busy. There is
no guarantee you’ll have enough money later. The only guarantee we have is NOW.
Give yourself the gift of your dreams and start in the present. It may not be
easy but you are worth it. Remember, success and failure are both products of
your thoughts. What are you thinking?
What are you focused on? Remember set clear lifelines for your goals. Identify
milestones in the beginning of the process and most importantly start now.
About the Author:
Sister Mothyna James-Brightful is a self
proclaimed “Self Love Revolutionary”. She has spent the last decade empowering
women and girls to live authentic lives. Sister Mothyna is the Visionary
Director and Co-founder of Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation. Sister Mothyna is co-author
of Because I am a Queen...100 Affirmations for Daily Living. Stay connected
www.hwhn.org: Twitter @mothyna
