April Goals

April 7, 2014 By

FoolsNo Foolin’. It’s April already.  How did you do on your March goals? How are things shaping up for April?

It’s not only the beginning of the month, it’s beginning of the second quarter of the year. Take some time to reassess what you have accomplished this year and Q1, before you figure out your goals for Q2.

What was your greatest accomplishment so far this year? What did you plan to do? What still need to get done?

Carry over your most important goals to April-May-June. If there’s something that didn’t get done and can wait, that’s fine. Just put it on the backburner.

For April, if you find yourself struggling to catch up, just set attainable goals. Lay off the reach goals for the month. Once you start accomplishing, you’ll be amazed at what you can get done with a little momentum. And that’s no joke!

What are your goals for April? For Q2?

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Goal of the Week #49: Add Spark to Your Projects

March 10, 2014 By

Ellen WhitehurstThis Week’s Goal: Add “spark” to your projects.

It can be difficult when you are working on a passion project to maintain that sense of excitement… especially when you have been working on it for a while. So, this week, take time to remember what sparked the idea in the first place.

Look over old notebooks, re-read your project’s mission statement, re-familiarize yourself. Then find something fun you can do – write a promo post, rewrite your future bio with this project in it – to re-ignite your excitement.

What will you do this week to ignite your passion project?

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Need some extra encouragement. Join lifestylist and author Ellen Whitehurst, Make this your Lucky Day, and me for the March Virtual Write On Meeting on Blog Talk Radio, Wednesday, March 12, 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern. We will talk about reigniting the spark for you and your projects! Call in (646-381-4910), or listen online. RSVP on Facebook. Hope you can join us!

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March Goals

March 3, 2014 By

academyawardsYes, it’s March already. And if you are wondering, “when did that happen?,” you are not the only one. The year is flying by already. Although you may be feeling the urge to chuck all of your goals and start over in 2015, don’t! Just stay the course. You may not be exactly where you want to be so far this year, but there’s plenty of time.

The Academy Awards were last night. And whether or not you’re a fan of the Oscars, there’s really something special about watching people accept an award and reflecting on all the challenges they faced along the way. They achieved a dream that they perhaps never thought probably, but always thought possible. That’s why they kept going.

So, think about it: What’s you’re dream? And what can you do in the month or March to start or keep you on that path?

Please post your dreams or goals … or both in the comments.

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Goal of the Week #48: Do Something Fun Every Day

February 24, 2014 By

Maxine & DebThis Week’s Goal: Do Something Fun! I often suggest people should do something fun at least once a week. And I truly believe that an important part of life is to take breaks regularly, so you do not get stuck in a rut. But why stop there?

This week, we’re going to amp it up a bit. Do something fun every day. This goal of the week was inspired b Maxine Nunes (left) at last week’s LA Creative People hangout. Maxine, like many of us, works too hard and needs to give herself a break. When I suggested she should do something fun every week as her monthly goal, Maxine countered. “Why only do one fun thing a week?” she asked. “Do something fun every day.” So there you have this week’s goal!

Track your fun activities and post them in the comments. Maybe you’ll inspire someone else to do something fun too!

What fun things will you do this week?

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February 2014 Goals

February 3, 2014 By

Winter GoalsAhh. February. It’s been a cold, snowy, and perhaps not-so-productive winter. This is the month when most people kick themselves for already messing up their New Year’s Resolutions aka annual goals. Don’t do that! It’s one month. You have another 11 months to complete your annual goals.

If you are already going in the right direction, keep up the good work. If you are falling behind on your annual goals, don’t worry. Just re-group, re-establish your goals, and start moving forward.

What are your February Goals? What will you do this month to kickstart your productivity/make progress on your annual goals?

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Goal of the Week #47: Schedule an Hour a Week

January 27, 2014 By

ScheduleThis week’s goal: Schedule an hour a week to work on your passion project. An hour may not seem like a lot of time, but, believe me, it all adds up.  If you have more time, that’s great. But most people struggle to find any time at all to work on the project they love that is not yet bringing in money.

This project may be along the lines of a non-fiction book or novel, a new product or app, or a new website or blog. And it is usually either something that enhances/adds to a person’s business or it’s a side project that a person hopes to turn into full-time work one day.

No matter what the reasoning, scheduling time to work on such projects is an important part of the process. Make an appointment with yourself – and put the time in your calendar, ideally as a regular weekly appointment.

Long-term projects will get done. Just work on them consistently until you reach the finish line.

What long-term project will you put on your schedule?

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Goal of the Week #46: Plan out Your Year

January 20, 2014 By

CalendarThis week’s goal: Plan out your Year. Last week’s goal was to determine where you want to be at the end of 2014. This week’s goal is to figure out how you are going to do it. Take your end-of-the-year goals and figure out what you need to accomplish each month in order to get them done. If you are writing a book this year, give yourself outline, chapter, and rewrite deadlines, and assign them throughout the year. If you plan to start a business, figure out what needs to be done in reasonable increments in order to do so. If you want to make your blog a must-read in your industry – and get on a top-10 list for 2014 – decide what you need to do each month to develop your content, extend your reach, and get noticed.

No matter what your plans for 2014, remember anything is achievable. Just set goals and reasonable deadlines … and make sure you stay on track!

What’s your big goal for 2014? 

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Goal of the Week #45: Write Your End-of-the-Year Bio

January 13, 2014 By

Bio 2014This Week’s Goal: Write your end-of-the-year bio. We’ll be talking about annual goals a lot this month. It is, after all, January, and what you do this month could set you up for year-long success.

This week, write the bio you want to have by the end of 2014. You can include previous awards, jobs, and accomplishments, of course. But be sure to add in what you plan to achieve this year, including career benchmarks, company or product launches, and/or press, awards, and book releases. One more thing, write this bio in the present tense. It’s important to “tell the universe” what you want as if you already have it. The power of positive thinking – and doing – works!

Share a few lines from your end of 2014 bio in the comments.

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Goal of the Week #44: Choose Your 2014 Theme

January 6, 2014 By

TypewriterThis week’s goal: Choose your theme for 2014.

At the beginning of every year there are certain to dos: list your personal and business goals/make your resolutions: get a better job, launch a business, workout regularly, meet your soul mate, the list goes on and on. While it’s important to know what you want if you want to achieve it, it’s also essential – as you jump into this new year – to know what kind of year you would like to have. Did you just get out of a bad job/difficult relationship? Is it a rebuilding year? Is this your growth year? What is your mission statement for 2014? What is your “power word,” slogan, or – with regards to Ally McBeal – theme song?

You will encounter ups and downs throughout this year’s journey. Choose a word, slogan, or song that represents your theme to keep your spirits up and your eye on the prize … and have a successful 2014.

 What is your power word for 2014?

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January 2014 Goals

January 1, 2014 By

FireworksHappy New Year, everyone! The best thing about a brand new year is the fresh start that comes with it. This week, take a few minutes – if you haven’t already done so – and think about your goals for the year.

These should be big-picture goals that you will focus on throughout the year. Do you want to write a book this year? Start a blog? Start a business? Create an app? Grow your business?

Make sure you come up with a few personal goals as well: network regularly (once or twice a month), lose a certain amount of weight (exercise more, eat healthier foods), move, get a new roommate, really anything that will improve your personal life which will in turn help you move forward in your professional life.

Whatever you decide, write down your goals and look at them on a regular basis. Reviewing your goals consistently will help you to stay focused and keep your eye on the prize!

What are your goals for 2014? What are your goals for January? Feel free to share them in the comments. Best of luck for a successful 2014!

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