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  • Planning your week for success with your goals

    Planning your week for

    Hey Goal Investigator, today I (Goal Detective Cindy) will walk you through how I plan out my week so that I am moving forward with my goals. I will also share my weekly planner template with you, a powerful tool that will equip you to plan out your week and move closer to your goals.

    Weekly Planner docDownload
    Weekly Planner PDFDownload

    For an introduction to goal planning, enrol in Goal Detecting Basics

    The first thing I always do when weekly planning is to fill in the dates the week started and ended. Followed by the weekly affirmation. These are both at the top of the worksheet.

    Then, I fill out the focus for the week. This can be a goal or project that you will be focusing on this week or a task that has to be done that week. Remember, this process is flexible and can adapt to your needs.

    What does success look like for you this week? Describe some measurable milestones that will help you succeed.

    What resources are required for the week? Having them listed here will help with productivity.

    If you already know some of the tasks you need to tackle this week, add them now and add them to this section during the week. If the task needs to be done on a particular day, you can add that to the daily to-do’s.

    Now, start to add in your appointments for the week.

    I like to fill in my daily to-do list the morning of, with the first three being the top priority tasks for that day.

    At the bottom of the worksheet, there is space for weekly notes and “wins and achievements.” Recording your achievements is not just a formality, it’s a powerful tool to boost your morale and keep you motivated, especially during challenging times.

    The dashboard box is to record items you are tracking each week, such as how many sales you made that week, how many inquiries you received, and how many new enrollments you received. This helps you keep track of your progress and identify areas for improvement.

    Weekly Habits is used to help you develop new habits, such as walking 6,000 steps daily, writing 500 words daily, and so on. These can change week to week as your priorities change for weekly notes and “wins and achievements”. Recording your achievements help you to see that you can actually complete things and gives you a morale boost when you are feeling down.

    Dashboard box is to record items you are tracking each week, such as how much sales you made that week, how many inquires you received, how many new enrollments you received.

    Weekly Habits is used to help you from new habits such as walking 6,000 steps daily, writing 500 words daily and so on. This can change week to week as your priorities change.

    Next Steps:

    1. 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. 
    2. Want to learn how to plan your quarter (the next three months)? The Quarterly Plan module is for you.
    3. Want a one-on-one Goal Investigation Session?
    4. Once you have enrolled in Goal Detecting Basics, you can join our Facebook Group: Goal Investigator Group.
  • Use a Time Finder to make room for your goals

    Use a Time Finder to make room for your goals

    As you will know by now from the name of my business, Holistic Goal Detectives LTD, I am all about helping you achieve your goals. One of the things I have learnt over the years is that your goals will only be achieved if you schedule them. But how are you going to schedule time for your goals if you are just so busy? That is why, when my life gets busy, I return to the Time Finder worksheet.

    Time Finder WorksheetDownload

    Disclaimer: The Time Finder is not my concept, I learnt how to use this tool when I was doing party plan many many years ago. This article just shares with you how I use the worksheet.

    The Time Finder, a landscape A4 piece of paper, is a versatile tool. It features a table with the days of the week, and three cells are allocated under each day, which I use to separate mornings, afternoons, and evenings. However, you may have your own unique way of structuring your days, so I intentionally left the rows unlabeled. You might prefer categorising your days by work, appointments, daily habits, or any other method that suits your lifestyle. Please share your approach in the comments, as it could inspire others.

    Once you have chosen how you will separate your days, it is time to get into the fun stuff: filling out the Time Finder. 

    • First, add any personal appointments you have for the coming week. 
    • Do you have any work appointments you need to add in now?
    • Add in your morning routine.
    • What time do you have lunch?
    • Do you regularly exercise?
    • Do you meal prep?
    • Do you regularly have a date night with your partner?
    • What time do you like to go to bed?
    • Do you do weekly planning? If so, when do you do it?
    • When do you do your self-development?
    • Do you or your kids/partner play sports? If this affects your time, add it.
    • Quiz Night? Add that in, too.
    • Coffee with friends?
    • You get the point. If it is something you will do this week, then add it in.

    Now, it is time to analyse your activities. Have you forgotten anything? Add that in. Are there any tasks that can be eliminated? Can you rearrange some tasks to increase efficiency and free up some time?

    Now, let’s focus on your goal. How much time a week do you need to dedicate to it? Or is there a specific day and time you would like or need to work on a task for your goal? It’s crucial to make room for one to five hours to start with for your goal. Remember, your goals are important, and you need to commit time to them to see results. 

    Now, update your planner/diary with the new schedule, including a time slot for you to work on your goal.

    Need support turning your goal into a realistic plan?

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