Now that you have found time to work on your goals, what should you do with that time? Last week, we used a Time Finder worksheet to make time to work on our goals. This week, we are looking at how to use that time productively.
What you will need:
- Your updated schedule (If you don’t have a diary or planner you can use a Time Finder sheet)
- Your Goals Detail Sheet and Task Tracker/Action Steps (You will have this from doing Goal Detecting Basics)
- Tools, equipment, and resources to carry out the tasks for your goal. (See your Goals Detail Sheet for this)
If you haven’t already, go through Goal Detecting Basics and create a Goal Details Sheet. This will help you determine what to focus on and define the action steps you need to take.
Yes, having a plan is crucial, but it’s not the only thing. You also need to take action, and that is what your scheduled time slot is for. Remember, you are the key player in achieving your dream plan action life.
But what if there is an obstacle in your way? For example, your goal is to walk 6,000 steps daily, and it is raining yet again in the time slot allocated for walking. Think of other ways you can get in 6,000 steps. Or break it up into small chunks. What if you took 5 minutes every hour to walk laps up and down your hallway? Or, instead of walking outside, what if you used a stepper or treadmill or went to the gym instead? Remember, there’s always a way to adapt and overcome.
Does it matter HOW you achieve your goal? Or is it more critical THAT YOU DO ACHIEVE your goal? Every step you take, every action you make, is a step closer to your goal. Your efforts are invaluable and appreciated.
Is there a system you can create to help you achieve your goal? We will continue with walking 6,000 steps daily. Say the only time you have available for your walk is after you wake up. Set out your workout clothes, shoes and water bottle the night before. Have them in your way so that you trip over them and you have to change into the clothing and footwear and do the damn thing.
What else can you do to help yourself? What if instead of parking right outside the shop’s door, you park further away? Thus, you have to walk further, which equals more steps.
In your planner or goal details sheet, list activities you can do. These aren’t necessarily tasks on your Task Tracker; they’re just ideas of things you can do to help you on your way to success with your goal.
Next Steps:
- Need help planning your goals? Enrol in Goal Detecting Basics, a free introduction to Creating Your Dream Plan Action Life. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and tools to plan and achieve your goals effectively.
- Want to learn how to plan your quarter (the next three months)? The Quarterly Plan Workshop is for you.
- Want a one-on-one Goal Investigation Session?
- Once you have enrolled in Goal Detecting Basics, you can join our Facebook Group: Goal Investigator Group.