1. Project an image of yourself one year from today, picture where you will be, how you will feel, and what you will be doing. Try your best to picture what it will be like to begin to realize your vision!
2. Next create the 4 to 5 accomplishments you will have achieved at that time. Limit yourself to a maximum of 6 goals. If you have too many goals you might become overwhelmed with all there is to do for those goals. You literally can paralyze the process in a state of inaction. On the other hand, fewer than 4 goals will not be comprehensive enough to make a real difference.
3. These past 4 or 5 accomplishments are your goals. It is important to state them in the past tense, as if you have already achieved them. For example: Your goal may be: “In one year our company increased the diversity of our staff by filling all vacant positions with qualified people of color.”
4. Your goals should always be objectively measurable and easily identifiable. This step enables you to know when you have actually accomplished your goals.
5. Finally, your goals should directly support your vision and move your organization toward the vision as they are reached!

Someone once said: “How will you get there if you don’t know where you’re going?”
Goal setting is mandatory if you want personal and professional growth! Think out your goals and then commit to them. Your future is determined by you – make it count!

Nancy J. Phillips, CPC

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