Steps six and seven are so significant in getting your life balanced, extraordinary, tranquil and amazing. Step six is setting goals. It is best to pick three, with one being the biggest and most emphasized. Make sure that these goals are in line with your life purpose. A great way to evaluate if your goals and dreams truly fit the real you, is to spend several minutes thinking about what you are grateful for, what you feel could make you even happier, what you enjoy doing so much that it is effortless, and even what you loved doing as a child. After creating this list, think about how each of these things makes you feel. Does being grateful for family make you feel joyful? If you would be happier in a different career would that give you an enthusiastic feeling? As a child, did playing softball make you feel free? If yes, then your special feelings would be joy, enthusiasm, and freedom. These will help you in deciding if your goals meet your true conscious needs.
For example, Joe's goal is to become more organized at work by the end of the year. Joe realizes that he needs a goal that makes him feel appreciated, calm and focused. By creating this organization goal, the outcome will give him these three feelings. On the other hand, Joe had a goal to begin playing in a local band on the weekends by November. He evaluated this, and realized that this goal's outcome or result would not make him feel calm or focused. Therefore, he eliminated that goal, and chooses to jam with friends once in awhile instead.
Be sure that each of your goals has benchmarks or steps for achievement. What will you do each week to ensure that this goal is met? It is helpful to find an accountability partner to keep you on track. It also works well to mark these steps into your planner each week. You can post your purpose and goals in an area of your home, where you are continously reminded of what you are working towards. Additionally, it is an excellent idea to take a business card or paper and write out your purpose and goals to keep in your purse or wallet. You can add affirmations or tips for living well too. This way, you stay on track, constantly reminded of your greatness. Goals ensure that you are moving forward!
The final step in getting your life to a ten plus is to self evaluate. Find out the value of what you are doing, where you are going, who you are spending time with, what you are saying to yourself and others, and your integrity. Do you walk your talk? Take some time every month or two to really ask yourself where you are at in the areas of relationships, social life, career/purpose, spirituality, fun and recreation, finance, and health/wellness. Rate yourself. The areas where you are not yet at a high level, find out why. What choices could you be making that raise this rating? Can you get rid of some things in your life to focus on what is of true value to you? Do whatever you can to move forward. Ask for help, read books, take steps toward greatness. It is so worth it!
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