Are you a Goal setting kind of person or not so much? Have you given goal setting a go and never really got it or achieved what you wanted so you decided that Goal setting really wasn’t for you? It must be something that other people do and that’s cool.
At this time of year you could still be all wrapped up in the New Year’s resolutions you made as you take action on those things you promised yourself you would do ‘’every day’’ to create that new eating habit, new body movement routine, new financial situation, new relationship and the list goes on. I’m half guessing the new year’s resolutions are all forgotten – tried it once, twice, ok maybe three times and it didn’t feel quite right so you gave it away.
So as I invite and encourage you to consider or re-consider Goal Setting and not New Year’s resolutions - beware that the achievement of anything you want that is different to what you have today is not always going to feel great. In fact the greatest experiences are those that initially do not feel great at all as it means you’re learning and growing and expanding your comfort zone. It is not going to be a once, twice, ok maybe three times and you’ve nailed it kind of thing. It’s a Commitment – and I deliberately wrote it in capitals because it’s a big word. It’s likely to require different thinking.
The trouble with Goal Setting is that it is a BIG thing – it’s your Life and that is big because you’re worth of amazing things. You’re in charge of that amazing life and yes, you can choose to dream big and then go ahead and create the life you want. Goal Setting is a powerful way to take the invisible dream and make it visible. To take an idea and document a plan to action to create small and consistent progressive change toward what you want. And so you document your idea, create a plan and now you’re good to go – take action – right?
The key to it all is to answer the question – are you interested or committed to your outcomes. Are your Goals aligned with what truly matters most to you and do you know what that even is? Will you do only what convenient at a convenient time for you OR will you do whatever it takes to achieve the outcomes that you want? Will you get up early and stay up late. Will you hold onto your story to stay safe or will you let go of your story, your excuses, your reasons why you can’t achieve what you want and each day figure out how you CAN achieve what you want. The difference exists in all the reasons why you can’t vs. all the reason why you CAN. It’s as simple and as complex as the ‘’t’’ on the end.
I’m totally with you – that Commitment word is a big one and yes it can be scary. The truth is that we are all scared. Our Fears are in fact universal and we can often repeat the conversation with ourselves each day that we are not enough, will not be loved and will not belong. The key to success is to feel that fear and go ahead and do it anyway. The doing bit is a plan, a detailed plan of action with a timeline attached to it. Hold yourself accountable to a given date and work backwards from that date, small steps each day towards the outcome. Action steps, written down, that must be taken right now and each day that moves you further toward the outcomes.
What do you need to learn and who from? What do you need to believe to be true in order to achieve your Goal? You cannot achieve what you do not believe is possible. What do you need to DO – that’s your action plan – there is absolutely no substitute for Action. Nothing happens unless and until you do something – consistently, daily, weekly and monthly. Action taken towards your dreams. There is no room for stories and circumstance, excuses that hold you back. How will you choose to show up each day and who will you choose to BE.
It’s a Commitment – no matter what. It’s an Attitude. It’s a Mindset and an absolute resolve that you will do whatever it takes. Make the Commitment for YOU and to YOU and create the outcomes you truly desire.
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About the author: Danielle Bryant is a passionate, energetic and inspirational leader, mentor and coach. Combining her professional and personal experience with her passion for all things health and wellness, she is sought-after for her expertise and experience. As an accomplished professional and personal development mentor and coach, facilitator & speaker Danielle brings an energized authentic approach to health and wellness.