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Benita Charles in New York City

New Year’s Goals

New Year’s Goals

6 Tips to achieve your New Year’s Goals

1.      Make New Year’s Goals instead of New Year’s Resolutions

a.       Goals are more specific

b.      Examples: Instead of I want to lose weight (Resolution), say I want to lose 10 pounds in 60 days (Goal).

c.       I did this in 2018 and I accomplished more because I had specific things, I wanted to accomplish

2.      Write out your goals everyday (twice a day if you’re ambitious)

a.       Writing out your goals keep them constantly in your mind

b.      This really worked for me last year. I accomplished more in 2018 than any other year because I was more focused on my goals.

c.       This tip was inspired by best-selling author, international speaker and entrepreneur, Grant Cardone (grandcardone.com)

3.      Break your goals into bit-size pieces and set SMART Goals

a.      SMART Goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable. Relevant and Time-bound.

b.      A SMART Goal is a short statement that a person makes to lead them in the direction of what they want to accomplish. It ensures that the goal-setters are clear on what they’re trying to accomplish, when and how.

4.      Have a specific deadline to achieve your goal

a.       It helps me to achieve my goal if I know that’s a definite purpose or event I’m working towards. If it’s open-ended, I get distracted easily.

b.      It’s even more effective if there’s a sense of urgency to get it done.

5.      Tell someone or announce your goal for accountability

a.       Tell a friend or announce it on social media

b.      When you speak it out loud to someone your goal because more of a reality and you will feel an obligation to achieve it.

6.      Reward yourself when you accomplish your goal

a.       Celebrate your success!

 SMART Goals:

Specific

State what you’ll do

Use action words

Measurable

Provide a way to evaluate

Use metrics, data reports, progress reports, tracking process

Achievable

Within your scope

Possible to accomplish (attainable)

Relevant

Makes sense with your job function

Improves the business the same way

Time-bound

State when you’ll get it done

Be specific on the date or time frame

Source: fitsmallbusiness.com

REFERENCES:

Articles from Life Hack (lifehack.org)

·         50 New Year’s Resolution Ideas and How to Achieve Them by Ivan Dimitrijevic

·         New Year’s Resolution Work Sheet by Dave Kaiser

Article from from Fit Small Business (fitsmallbusiness.com)

·         20 Best SMART Goals Examples for Small Businesses in 2018 by Laura Handrick

·         SMART Goals chart

·         SMART Goal Template (download)

***Please note: Writing out your goals twice a day was inspired by Grant Cordone's Podcast.  He is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker and entrepreneur.  For more information, visit: https://grantcardone.com





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Speech: Conquering Your Fears - Moody's Toastmasters Club, NYC - 6-10-15

Top of the world: I did it!  I finally completed my 10th speech to complete my Competent Communicator Certificate for Toastmasters International on June 10, 2015 at The Moody's Toastmasters Club in NYC! I can't believe I finally did it! It feels good to finally accomplish this!! A special thanks to all my Moody's Toastmasters' friends for their support!! I'm so grateful!

What next? Advanced level speeches! My goal with this is to become a professional, motivational speaker in addition to my music!

I'll keep you posted. :)

-- Benita Charles Music
http://benitacharles.com

Living my dream: In the studio...in the zone!

Dear Friends:

You asked for it: I'm finally working on new music to release this fall.

 Today, I'm so happy to be recording my third song, Never Ever Give Up (written by Benita Charles and Jean Wiltz) from my forthcoming EP, Lessons at the Metronome Studio in Middle Village, NY!  

It sounds so awesome!! I can't wait for everyone to hear it. I'm really proud of it. My hopes with this song is to encourage people to never, ever give up on their dreams!

I'm working with a really great producer who I love.  Themi has a great ear, he has great ideas and suggestions and he is totally honest with me about what he hears.  He also gives me so much room to express my unique creativity.  Working with him is a pleasure!

This song marks the halfway point in my musical journey with lessons.  I'm so excited, I could scream!! It's truly a labor of love. It's a totally different record from Moments In Love but in a good way.

I'd like to thank everyone for their continued interest and support of my music.  It keeps me encouraged and moving forward.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Get Ready For 2015!

Dear Friends:

Have you started working on your New Year's Resolutions for 2015?

If you haven't, now is a good time to reflect on all you've accomplished in 2014 and what you'd like to achieve in 2015.

I believe in New Year's Resolutions because it gives you a focus on what you'd like to accomplish. It's important to write them down, review them often (monthly or quarterly are good benchmarks to set), share them with a trusted friend to help with accountability and reward yourself for your accomplishments.

I think one of the reasons many people fail at New Year's Resolutions because they don't revisit their goals throughout the year after they've been set at the beginning of the year.  You can't miss this step.  It's one of the most important steps to accomplishing your goals.  It helps keep you motivated to stay the course on your goals. This step can make the difference between success and failure.

If you stick to these rules, you'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish!

I wish you all the best.  I know that 2015 will be your breakthrough year!!  I wish you much success in the new year.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com