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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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New Year's Resolutions 2016: Focus (Back to the Basics)!

Have you started your New Year's Resolutions for 2016?

New Year - New You: 6 Tips for Making a Great New Year's Resolution. http://huff.to/1Oz3aa6

This year I'm trying something different.  I teamed up with some close friends (accountability partners) and we wrote our resolutions this past weekend (before January 1st). This is a great thing because that means I'm working towards my goals before the start of the new year. This way, I'm already in motion towards my goals for the new year. We plan to check on each other during the course of the new year to track our progress.

I am believer in new year resolutions (goals) for the new year.  I feel they give you something to look forward to and to work towards during the year.  My problem with resolutions are I don't have them in a place where I can see them on a consistent bases and I often get off course during the course of the year. I find myself at the end of the year wondering what went wrong. To counter this, I've created a goal book where I've printed my goals out and I can refer back to them on a monthly basis.  I've also created a couple of vision boards that I can look at daily to remind me of my dreams and desires.

This year, I also joined the Activate Movement, lead by the chief Activator, Lucinda Cross. From the Activate Conference in Atlanta in September and vision board parties at the Circle of Sisters in October and the (place) above Grand Central Station, I noticed a huge improve in my life and perspective/outlook! It's so empowering to be around dynamic, movers/shakers, phenomenal woman who are striving for excellence and to help others. It is often said that you should surround yourself with great people and people who are doing better than you. I've found this to be very true. Every Activate event was a learning experience and a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable. They have definitely kept me focused. For more information about the Activate Movement, visit: http://lucindacross.com/.

That's my theme for 2016: Focus (Back to the Basics) - to stay on course and focused on my goals no matter what the distractions/interruptions.

I wish you much success, good health, love, happiness, wealth, prosperity, peace and joy throughout the new year 2016 and beyond!

Much Love,

Benita Charles

"Performing Diva spreading joy and empowering others!"


http://benitacharles.com

Highlights from the Activate Movement 2015

                           December 5th Activate Vision Board Party at luxe office building 

(top of Grand Central Station)

 

October 18th Activate Vision Board Party at Circle of Sisters

  

  September 18th - 20th Activate Conference in Atlanta

 

2015 Activate Conference 90s Networking Party in Atlanta

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