Define, Plan & Achieve Your Goals
This week’s goal: Write a testimonial for a friend or colleague. As you are building up or growing your business, it’s essential to have people singing your praises. Nothing beats good old-fashioned word of mouth – though much of it is done electronically via LinkedIn or a website these days. So give props to a business you support.You may get a testimonial for your services in return. Or stock up some good karma. Or both.
Who are you vouching for this week?
At the Writers Guild Awards in Los Angeles, February 17, 2013, I asked actress Jane Lynch, Glee, what advice she had for people pursuing their goals, striving towards their dreams.
This week’s goal: Write your awards acceptance speech. We’ve all accepted our Academy Award, holding a hairbrush as a microphone. Whether you aspire to receive an Oscar, make a Top 10 List, or gain recognition in your industry, writing and practicing your acceptance speech is a great motivation while working toward your goals. Plus, it can’t hurt to be prepared!
Who will you thank in your acceptance speech?
This week’s goal: Write your future bio. What would you like your life to look like? Who are you striving to become? Think about it as what you would – and will – put on your book jacket cover or company page in 1, 5, or 10 years. Remember to write this bio in the present tense.
What will you be doing in 10 years?
This week’s goal: Clean your desk or workspace. A clear space helps you be more productive, so get rid of all the clutter and distractions. Feel free to put an inspirational quote or meaningful picture in the area, as well. Another option: “frame” your goals, so you are sure to look at them regularly.
How do you put personality into your workspace?
It’s the first day of February. How many of you have kept your New Year’s Resolutions? How many have given up on them already?
It’s a new month, so take a few minutes and write down your February Goals. You can even post your goals in the comments. Regardless of where you write them down, look at your goals regularly. It helps to look at your goals every day. Good luck!
