New Years Resolutions (Keeping)

Everyone knows of the common story of New Years Resolutions Made and Lost.

Have you considered using S.M.A.R.T. goals to get from here to there?  What if that is too high-faulting for you?

Consider the “poor mans” approach then. Take your “goal” and break it into a series of specific steps.  Take a calendar and put each step into a reasonable date.    I found a calendar that said, “Make a Plan” at my local Target store in the discount section near the front door.

Then work on those steps and don’t worry about anything later.  Ideally, you want short enough steps you can’t “stall out” on anyone step.  Maybe set a group of tasks or a single task each week.  Your reward at the end of each step is you got it done.  Your reward at the end of the steps is you have reached your goal.

By rewarding yourself for your short-term behavior (each day/each week) you keep yourself “on track” and get to that specific, time-limited goal.

What was your New Years Resolution(s)?  Add a comment 🙂

Tom

ps. As a procrastinator, I am still considering what my New Years’ resolution(s) should be.  Well, at least I have the “Make a Plan” calendar.