4 Steps to Effective Goal Planning - EP045

Career Confessions

English - October 25, 2021 19:28 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
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What separates those of us with good intentions from those who actually achieve our goals?

The secret is effective goal planning. It’s about creating a game plan that fits into the rest of your busy life.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I walk you through the four steps to effective goal planning, sharing my exercise for identifying how many hats you wear and prioritizing the ones that matter most.

I explain why it’s crucial to work toward your goals one step at a time and describe the compound effect of committing to daily action.

Listen in for insight on the connection between sustainable goals and self-care and learn how to set and stick to weekly goals, holding yourself accountable to do the next right thing each day!

Key Takeaways

How to identify the number of hats you wear and prioritize the ones that matter most

Why it's not a good idea to wear all your hats at once

Why it’s crucial to take things one step at a time (rather than thinking 10 steps ahead)

The compound effect of focusing on doing the next right thing

The relationship between sustainable goals and self-care

Why I recommend adding one healthy habit at a time to your calendar

The benefit of writing down your goals on a weekly basis

How sticking to our goals helps us build trust with ourselves

What it looks like to hold yourself accountable to taking consistent action every day

How to audit your progress toward your goals at the end of each week

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