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- Goal Setting for Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Sanjiv SahayGoals are the key to achieving anything in life and so it is with achieving happiness. Happiness comes from a steady progress towards meaningful goals which are highly desirable to the individual. Overall goals need to be broken up into specific goals for each aspect of your life e.g. health, ...
Views: 770 - Goal Setting For Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from James RobbinsIt’s that time of year when almost everyone sets a few resolutions they would like to see happen in their lives this year. While most of these have to do with our personal life, it’s always a good idea as a leader to set at least resolution pertaining to your leadership. We never ...
Views: 705 - Goal Setting for Life Success - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Kristina von RosenvingeGoal setting for the New Year can almost be referred to as a national pastime. Most people make New Year’s resolutions with the sincere conviction of making changes during the coming year. For some it could be losing weight, exercising more, for others it might be finally to stop smoking, move ...
Views: 1006 - Goal Setting for Results the S.M.A.R.T Way - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Sue BrennerCan you hear the buzz? Feel it? See it? Smell it? I know we in the Northern Hemisphere are 25 days into the new season but there's something about colored eggs of pale yellow, blue, and pink... And bees landing on tulips, that spark a renewed sense of get-up-and-go. It's a chance to shake out ...
Views: 872 - Goal Setting For Success - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Dr. Deitra PayneGoal setting allows you to map out a plan for your success. Traditional goal setting practice indicates following the SMART rule. In other words, goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. Specific. Be clear about the goals you wish to accomplish. Don't just say ...
Views: 1494 - Goal Setting for Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sandra SmithSetting goals and achieving success isn’t easy. There are many obstacles to overcome and personal habits that can hold you back. Self-awareness is crucial for you to move forward and create the life of your dreams. Here are some ideas to help you do that. Life-Changing Goal Setting ...
Views: 757 - Goal Setting For Success: How To Make Your Dreams A Reality - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Evelyn LimMany of us do some form of goal setting just prior to or at the beginning of a new year. We review what has happened in the last 12 months and decide what to do next. However, for goal setting for success, it should go beyond making short term targets or aims with a one-year time frame. In ...
Views: 1447 - Goal Setting Guide 1 - by Goal Setting Basics
Do you set goals then fail to achieve them? Ask this question to a group of people and the majority of them will probably say "yes". This is due to how we determine what goals to set and what we aim to achieve by the goals. To understand better how to set goals, we need to ...
Views: 615 - Goal Setting in Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldGoal setting can be overwhelming and difficult for many people. We read stories about all the steps to make sure you are setting goals properly. If you find goal setting difficult then I want to give you a surefire three-step goal setting process. Step #1 Write What You Want Writing down ...
Views: 2232 - Goal Setting Information - How To Make You A Success? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Frank LiuWe all have different kind of goals in life, such as weight loss, stop smoking, get a raise, get into college, make more money, or more common goals. You may set goals before and now let's look back. Have you achieved them? Setting a goal isn't the hard part, to make out an action plan and stick ...
Views: 573 - Goal Setting Instruction Booklet The Long and Short of It - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Sybil SmithGoal Setting Instruction Booklet The Long and Short of It Created By: Sybil R Smith Have you ever made unrealistic goals? Do you neglect to make any goals for fear of failing? I sure have. When thinking about the future, I am often discouraged because there is so much to do that I ...
Views: 1409 - Goal Setting Is Your First Step to Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Kenji TaySuccess is a "Premeditated Act". It begins by setting goals. That explains why goal setting is an essential and important step which many of the success and prosperity coaches encourage when mentoring a student or giving advice to clients. What is a goal anyway ? What is effective goal setting ...
Views: 718 - Goal Setting Lesson- How to Grow To Achieve Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Finley StewSomebody that does not possess deep-seated reason for setting her or his goal, chances of success will be diminished significantly. As A Matter Of Fact, a goal setting lesson plan creates a way for self development. If you wish to develop yourself then a goal setting lesson is vital. You can be ...
Views: 1052 - Goal Setting Made Easy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Samuel NgEffective Goal Setting Made Easy The next time somebody tells you that setting goals is really a lot of hype, tell him this: if life is a journey, how will you get there if you don’t have an itinerary? Break down a single goal into little pieces Regardless of your goal’s size, ...
Views: 678 - Goal Setting Made Easy: Making Your Dreams Become a Reality - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Amanda PreshoWe all have dreams and goals that we aspire to accomplish. Often times those dreams fade in to the distant past, never coming to be. It doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t let your dreams be part of the past We are responsible for making our own goals come to life. Most things in life don’t ...
Views: 750 - Goal Setting Made Simple - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Dominick BorzomatiResearch indicates that many people go through life without ever identifying what they want to accomplish, where they want to go and who they want to become. Goal setting and planning helps you manage your life as well as time; defining your purpose, establishing you values and developing ...
Views: 837 - Goal Setting Quotes: How To Use Them To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeGoal setting quotes are a dime a dozen, but how many of them can actually play a significant role in your life? With so many wise words out there, where can you find the time to go through each one? In this article, I'll share with you a few goal setting quotes which I have personally ...
Views: 1837 - Goal Setting Secrets Of The Greatest Achievers - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Mohamad LatiffA 7th century Arabian genius once said, “Success is the result of foresight and resolution, foresight depends upon deep thinking and planning, and the most important factor of planning is to keep your secrets to yourself”. The name of this genius was Ali Ibn Abi Thalib, one of the ...
Views: 1582 - Goal Setting Starts With Being Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from TJ PhilpottGoal setting should not be a reflection of your 'wild ambitions' but rather a well thought out plan targeting obtainable objectives! Making a list of goals should not be based upon whimsical urges since in doing so it is unlikely you'll become successful achieving them! Smart goal setting ...
Views: 1104 - Goal Setting Strategies That Are Guaranteed to Work - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Rhod JonesHaving life goals is what keeps people moving. Keeping that image of a destination is what motivates people to always go forward and not stagnate. Someone with a stable income, for instance, but does not set goals for himself, will remain in the same state after ten years. If, ...
Views: 637 - Goal Setting Strategies That Get Results - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Danielle MillerEveryone talks about the importance of setting goals, but how many people really understand the process of effective goal setting? Goal setting is the foundation for both personal and professional growth and should rank high on your priority list. There are many areas in which to set goals: ...
Views: 1282 - Goal Setting Tips and Reflective Tricks! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Allison FoskettGoal Setting Tips and Reflective Tricks! It is so important to learn the purpose of setting goals! Setting goals is one of the most important factors in getting yourself to where you want to be! Now you might be saying to yourself, Yeah, yeah, I've heard all about setting goals. This is ...
Views: 2013 - Goal Setting Tips and Techniques - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEvery person in the world dedicates countless hours to thinking of their future and their present condition in life. Most of us wish that there was something that they could change in their life. Whether it is their family life; their relationships or finances, friendships; everyone wants to ...
Views: 884 - Goal Setting Tips: Success Leaves Clues...Want One? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Keelan Cunningham‘Success leaves clues’ is one of those stock phrases used by personal development legend Tony Robbins in his talks and seminars. However, not only does success leave clues but it also actually needs them too when it comes to the mad science of goal setting! But what kind of clues exactly does ...
Views: 1281 - Goal Setting Tips: Success Leaves Clues...Want One? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Keelan Cunningham‘Success leaves clues’ is one of those stock phrases used by personal development legend Tony Robbins in his talks and seminars. However, not only does success leave clues but it also actually needs them too when it comes to the mad science of goal setting! But what kind of clues exactly does ...
Views: 1535 - Goal Setting to Achieve Maximum Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Marcelina HardyGoal Setting the Right Way What are your goals? If the only one that comes to mind is success – we’re going to start working on that right now. Goal Setting Goal setting means that you need to make multiple goals. Yes, you need to have many goals set into place. When you grow a ...
Views: 1930 - Goal Setting To Build Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Evelyn LimGoal setting is often done at the start of a new year, so that there can be a specific direction to work towards. Setting goals require an evaluation of what has been achieved in the past, so that new and higher targets can be set. However, if you have noticed problems with achieving your goals ...
Views: 4264 - Goal Setting with Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Maureen KilloranManifest your desire and reach your goals with your mind using self hypnosis. Lets begin by taking a moment to bring something into your mind that you may be thinking you would like to change, but really aren't sure you're really motivated or have the energy to make the changes. Pick something ...
Views: 1835 - Goal Setting – Not Just Any Kind of a Goal Will Do - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Hannu Pirila”It has been proven many times that if you do not have goals, chances are you will not be able to find what you truly want.” - Shelle Rose Charvet It is obvious that if you want to achieve something worthwhile in your life, you need to have goals. Then, on the other hand, you will also need ...
Views: 1236 - Goal Setting, How To Line Up Your Life With Your Goal - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Alan CurrensHave Wealth? Learn to Relax? Achieve every goal you set! In Goal Setting books and programs there’s an underlying thread of advice that seems present in most teachings and that is the concept of being “congruent” with your goal. I want to discuss this today because I think it’s so much more ...
Views: 1448 - Goal Setting: How To Become A Millionaire - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Jill KoenigOne of the greatest quantum leaps you will achieve in the advancement of your most cherished Goal occurs when your Goal transforms from being something that is a distant possibility to an absolute, unstoppable certainty. The good news is that you can begin creating that quantum leap ...
Views: 1792 - Goal Setting: Pops Proves It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2004 from Todd LesserPops first set the goal in high school, but when he graduated he thought he wasn’t mature enough to pursue it so he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He dreamed about it as a member of the 82nd Airborne as he became an Army Ranger. Later, in the first Gulf War, he thought about his goal again, as he ...
Views: 1056 - Goal Setting: A Quick Guide - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Hussein TalebLet’s talk about goal setting; how you go about setting Purposeful goals, and making sure those goals actually get achieved. How do you make goals work not only for New Year’s time, but throughout the whole year? How do you make them actually changing your life, transforming your life for the ...
Views: 1096 - Goal Setting: How's Your Mid-Term Goal Tracking Progress Report? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Mark McClureMany goal setters put a lot of work into getting the planning done but then seem to let the implementation run on some form of autopilot. Now there is a time and a place for getting out of your own way. However, remember this. Things began to happen because you initiated the goal setting process ...
Views: 1786 - Goal Setting: RIGHT words = success - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanHow is your goal setting progressing? Are you celebrating some, feeling guilt over others? If there are goals you set a month or few weeks ago and haven't made progress on, then it's a great time to explore what's going on. As clients work with me and learn to set themselves up for success, ...
Views: 1499 - Goal Setting: Teaching Your Teens About Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Michael Van De CarrGoals are clearly the targets of success. You, for sure, have your own goals, which may have already been achieved, are in the process of being achieved, or are still to be achieved. But how about if you set goals for your kids, especially if they are already teenagers? Surely, teens would ...
Views: 1817 - Goal Setting: Your Key for a Better Life and Career - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Marielys Camacho-ReyesHow many of you have woken up in random mornings with zero idea on how to spend your day? Or more simple; how many of you can mention at least five real goals that you would like to accomplish within the next year? I am pretty sure that some of you answered yes to the first question while others ...
Views: 1235 - Goal Vs Objective - Understanding the Concepts for Perfect Life Planning - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Angel NoyalGoals and objectives are always related to the planning for successful life. It is important to know the definition and the concepts of these two words for you to have a better and improved life plans. Goal is a long-term target that you wish to achieve. It is always broad and has no specific ...
Views: 1378 - Goal-A-Phobic - by Journaling time today was a bit out of the ordinary. I knew something was up when I felt an urge to use write in my journal using bold red ink. I honestly had no idea why I felt an inclination to use red. I never use red. My journal is filled mostly with inks of a soft pink, violet or green. ...
Views: 775 - Goal-Free Living© - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSuccess and happiness are unarguably our Holy Grails, but the standards taught to find them are all wrong. We have been brainwashed into believing that the only way to achieve this elusive combination of success and happiness is through setting goals. This is simply not true. In fact, ...
Views: 746 - Goal-Setting Achievement How-To - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us set goals in our lives. Even people who say they do not set any goals are doing so anyway. For example, we plan to wake up, to go to sleep, to eat, to drink, call a friend, and so on. A goal does not have to be complex or a life-coaching nor a mumbo-jumbo thing. And I know you are ...
Views: 1358 - Goal/No Goal - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from John AOVAn excerpt from Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate For part of my visit to Tokyo to straighten things out with Nakano Productions I arranged to stay at Nishijima Sensei’s itty-bitty apartment in a gigantic government-subsidized apartment complex called Takashimadaira. That’s way too long ...
Views: 797 - Goals - by Because the New Year and goal-setting time is approaching, we will take this opportunity to spend some with you time thinking about what it is that you want to achieve, and set some goals around that for the new year!
To either start (or to continue) achieving what you want out of your life, ...
Views: 809 - Goals - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisIf you ask the Success Gurus, e.g. Tony Robbins, Brian Tracey, Ken Blanchard, etc. most will state that goal setting is the number one success tool. If not number one, then close to it. Back in the 1950s, Peter Drucker introduced Management by Objectives and through the 60s and 70s George ...
Views: 1582 - Goals and Dreams - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Chris HammerWe all have certain goals and dreams, but we often keep them to ourselves. Here are three great reasons why you should share them out loud: 1. Feedback: First off, when we share our goals and dreams with others we solicit their feedback about them. This isn’t always helpful, of course, ...
Views: 1136 - Goals and questions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Oakland LewisI recently had to take my princess to get a piece of clothing for home coming since my wife had an event out of town. Being a well trained male shopper, I set up shop in the food court until she was finished. There was this mother and her children paying for their goods. Of the three ...
Views: 998 - Goals and the World's Fastest Man - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Cameron TaylorIn 1974, there was a track meet held in Tennessee with some of the greatest athletes of the day. Because of the caliber of the athletes, everyone was hoping that a new world record would be set in the 100-yard dash. One of the runners was Ivory Crockett. Before the race, the television cameras ...
Views: 1664 - Goals and Visions Unlimited - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiIt is about time your marketing and business, heck, your life even, started working out successfully and predictably, isn’t it? How are your plans working out? Your marketing plans, your business plans, your product plans, your life plans, and all other sorts of plans? Do they work out exactly ...
Views: 1197 - Goals are Moving Targets - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Chris WaughI was raised on the Oregon Coast, and I enjoy hiking in the woods. A while back, I signed up for a class on wild mushroom identification. I learned the basics of finding, recognizing and cooking some of the many varieties of edibles in the rain forest. I learned to find some basic varieties: ...
Views: 668 - Goals are Moving Targets - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Chris Waugh"Three tries for a dollar," shouted the midway huckster above the din of the crowd. "Shoot a duck and win this giant gorilla." The stuffed animal had an affable sneer; it was cute. I eyed the yellow plastic ducks as they swam across the plywood ocean at the back of the booth. Each little ...
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