Goal setting! What do I need to focus on? Where do I want to be in 5 years? How much money do I want? I want to be in a loving relationship. I wish I had a job that I enjoyed. We have so many desires and needs that must be met during our lives but we have challenges that take us off our path. What do we need to do to ensure that we are consistently staying focused on the things that we desire? That is one of the main questions that comes to mind when thinking about goal setting. This article will attempt to address the concept of goal setting and how to implement a strategy to focus on during the year.
Let's start with the definition of goal setting. The dictionary meaning for the word goal is the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve. With that being said our goals need to be clearly defined, personal, consistently updated, and realistic. Please see the process for goal setting below:
- Think about what you want out of life both long and short term
- Write down your thoughts during this brainstorming process
- Narrow down your short and long term goals
- Clearly define your goals both long and short term
- Write down your specific goals with dates (be descriptive as possible)
- Read your goals daily and update them as you progress
- Use strategies to help program your mind to focus on your goals
The above mentioned process is a guideline that requires consistent updating and focus. In order to focus on your goals consistently one must understand the science of the mind and body connection.
The mind has two realms of experience the conscious and subconscious. The socialization that we experience during our lives has shaped our subconscious mind. In some cases it is this part of our mind that needs to be re-programmed to help us focus on the goals we want to attain. There are many simple tips and techniques to implement in order to help the mind focus on the goals you have outlined for your life. Self-limiting beliefs that stem from the subconscious mind need to be addressed through various methods that are taught in our workshops.
One of the easiest things to do to help focus your mind on your goals is meditation. Meditation allows you to clear out the clutter so that you can focus on your goals. When our minds are filled with too many thoughts we become overwhelmed and lose focus of our intentions. Practicing meditation will help you control your thoughts, emotions, and allow you to think clearly. If the concept of meditation is new to you I suggest that you take some time to learn about this ancient tradition. As you learn to meditate you will find it easier to focus on your goals. In North America it is very easy for us to become distracted with all of the stimulants that we are bombarded with on a daily basis. This is one of the main reasons it is important to control our thoughts per second through meditation.
In part 2 of the power of goal setting I will discuss tips and techniques to implement to help you focus on your goals.
Happy New Year and good luck with your goal setting in 2010...
I wish you a prosperous and joy filled 2010!
Michael Joseph
Co-founder
Pillars of Positivity
To learn more about our workshops and lectures please visit www.pillarsofpositivity.com.
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