Go for the goal!

 

September 12, 2022 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as half-full, instead of half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered! How to set goals. Goals for Success. What success means to you can only be defined by you. Greetings readers! Goals…I have hosted countless discussions about goals and goal-setting strategies. Discussions about SMART Goals, SMARTIE Goals, Vision Boards, bullet journals, support buddies, and the list goes on…as I work on my own goals and from discussions with others, I have learned a few lessons.  First, think about how you set goals. For me, short-term goals are more motivating than long-term goals, keeping my goals intact but being flexible in my methods also has helped, reminding myself the journey IS just as important as the destination and sharing my goals with others keeps me accountable.  In addition to the tips I just shared I am going to share my top goal with you! My top goal is to build a community of support through EMPOWER Possible. What are some of your goals? Is there something that you have been thinking about but keep pushing away?  Is there something that you have been waiting to do when “the time is right”? To be honest, the “time” is never right. There are times that can be better than others but most often there is not a "perfect" time. We have to create time to work on our goals. Now that you know a little more about goals, here are a few specific tips that can help when you are setting your goals. 1) Know your Values. Develop and align goals with your values. For example, I have a love of learning, so I commit to reading about a topic I enjoy every day. 2) Know how to write a goal statement. I like to use the SMARTIE Method click here for a worksheet.   Specific Measurable Ambitious Realistic Timebound  Inclusive Equitable 3) Know what motivates you. I tend to be motivated by learning something new or having a new experience. If my goal will help me achieve this there is a good chance I am going to reach my goal. 4) Know your fire plan. When I worked as a tobacco cessation specialist, I always created a fire plan with my clients. A fire plan lists all of the obstacles that could stand in your way to reaching your goal and how you are going to overcome them. 5) Know when to take action. There is a season in life for everything, one of my favorite Michelle Obama quotes is, "You can have it all but you can't have it all at once.". Taking action at a time that works well will help you succeed. (the quote has also been attributed to Oprah Winfrey and Ruth Badar Ginsberg) 6) Know who you can call on for support. Think about the people in your life you can share your goal with and ask them to check in with you on your goal. Feel free to share your goals with me! Email me at info@empowerpossible.com. 7) Know how your goal relates to the bigger picture. One of my strengths is I am a disciplined person, the shadow side of this strength means I can be rigid. I have to check in quite often with myself to see if this goal is still relevant to the bigger picture of where I want to go in life or if I am just doing it because it is on the checklist. 8) Know how to celebrate success. Often times for me the journey towards my goal is as enjoyable as accomplishing my goal. Remembering to celebrate along the way will encourage you to have a little fun and incorporate joy into the process. Both fun and joy shouldn't be left out of this process!  9) Know when to say "no" As I mentioned earlier, I have a love of learning, it is easy for me to take on projects, go to an event, and get distracted by things that I might enjoy but aren't really that important to me. Remembering my goals helps me focus on things I enjoy and are important to me. 10) Know when to treat yourself with self-compassion. Take a moment to think about how you treat yourself when you make a mistake or fail to reach a goal. Do you treat yourself with compassion or ridicule? Mistakes happen, get up, try again, and move forward without being hard on yourself. Try out these tips the next time you have a goal in mind. Another resource you might find helpful is a goal-setting worksheet. Writing out your goals will help you along the way.  **Scroll to the end of the newsletter for upcoming EMPOWER Possible events. I have added a few since the last newsletter.  Cheers to the journey!  Goals come in all forms, the poem below provides a few examples. Aim, Goal, Creed Poet: Unknown To walk Life's road with shoulders square, To keep a vision true and fair, And spread contentment everywhere - Is my aim. To constantly improve my mind. To strive through effort hard to find Success, yet keep my spirit kind - Is my goal. Upcoming Events What: Purpose in a Time of Crisis Where: McCabe Renewal Center, Duluth MN. When: October 1st 9am to 3pm Why: Take a day to restore, reconnect, and regenerate. Click HERE to learn more Click here to register What: Duluth Community Education Course: THRIVE: Overcome Burnout Where: Ordean East Middle School, Duluth, MN When: September, 27th & October, 4th 6pm -7:30pm Why: Burnout is not inevitable. Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of burnout Identify the root causes of burnout Create at least one personal action to prevent burnout in your own life.  Examine how values influence choices and behaviors in order to prevent burnout. Click here to register What: Monticello Community Education Course. THRIVE: Overcome Burnout Where: Monticello High School, West Lecture Room, Monticello, MN When: October 20th 5:30 pm - 8 pm Why: This one is for my hometown. I grew up in Monticello, MN, and still have family there. I want to give back to the community and share the lessons I have learned about burnout and the ability to thrive since leaving my hometown. Participants will learn the signs of burnout and how to overcome and prevent burnout. Click here to register In other news, EMPOWER Possible is on Pinterest! For motivational quotes and inspiration go to : https://pin.it/2l5gRLc and follow EMPOWER Possible. Thank you for your readership! Remember together we can regenerate our world.