2012 Goal Setting - Now!

Ok everyone, it is time to look to 2012 and set some goals and objectives. Here is a plan to use (adapt as needed) if goal setting is something you would like to consider doing. I will share how I intend to proceed, and include a link to a document Managing Roles, Goals and Priorities you may like to review and use.

1. Define 6-8 Life Roles (Christian, Husband/Father, Business Owner, Financial Manager, Friend/Neighbor, etc.)

2. List under each Role 4-6 projects, goals ... just 'big' things you would like to accomplish in 2012

3. Rate and prioritize each of these goals against each other within the individual Life Role

4. For the top 2 or 3 within each Life Role define each Goal for 2012 using the S-M-A-R-T rule. Define each Goal so that it is Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Realistic - Time-bound.

5. Now under each SMART Goal simply list any actionable (physical) task that will have to be completed to allow the goal to be completed. Do not worry now about the order of the tasks - just make the task actionable and specific. Do not say "Paint the Living Room" as a task ... say "pick a date for painting and make a list of tools needed and decide on paint color".

6. Write your Goals down and publish them (share them with a trusted friend)