The charm of goal setting in January is the thought that we have a whole year ahead of us and anything is possible… sounds great!
However, this stretch of time and the luxury of uncertainty can actually be detrimental to our planning: as without careful consideration, our vague intentions can quickly take us month to month without reaching our ambitions.
So what can we do about this and how, as ambitious people, can we set goals that take us to where we want to go in 2025?
There are four initial aspects that we can look at when it comes to goal setting in the new year.
Can you focus on these considerations to raise your goal-setting game?
1. Clarity
Are you crystal clear on what you would like to achieve in 2025? Could you talk through your plans with someone you have just met? If the answer to this question is no, perhaps you need more focus on exactly what it is that you are aiming to achieve.
2. Scheduling
Once you are crystal clear on your intentions, it is time to think about your actions as building blocks to fulfil these intentions. Can you get these actions scheduled into your calendar?
If you need an extra pair of hands to complete these actions, this is where a VA can come in.
3. Prioritising
How we prioritise our tasks, and where we turn our attention to first, is really important. This can have further impact ‘along the track’ as we pull together all of our tasks into the ‘bigger picture’.
Do you struggle to prioritise the most important tasks first?
Do you get caught up on the most interesting tasks, leaving others lingering at the bottom of your to-do list? If so, you’re not alone!
Your VA can help you prioritise your projects on a short or long term basis so that you have reassurance that energy is being focused in the right place at the right time. Allow your VA to take an objective look at where you are prioritising attention and this can have a positive impact for many months ahead.
4. Accountability
Embarking on a project with the support of a VA provides the ultimate accountability.
Whether you complete your range of tasks alone or together, having someone to keep you accountable is an ideal method to achieve your ambitions.
