Let's Make a Date!

Sorry, but with Valentines Day this month, we couldn't resist the pun. Last month we talked about planning by taking an assessment of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. And we gave you some suggestions on ways to help mark time in your calendar that is "protected." If you haven't finished your SWOT analysis yet, there's still time to do so before we delve into our next level of planning, which is goal setting. 

Did you know studies show people who WRITE DOWN their goals are typically more successful in achieving them? Can you imagine that? By stopping for a moment, like right now, picking up that piece of paper and pen -- or putting a note in any of your applications--and writing down your goals, you have a higher chance of success? 

If you're wondering why that is, neuroscience points to several studies that show, writing down your goals gives you two "imprints" in the brain to help you move them into action. First, writing allows you to remember them. Then taking those goals and putting them in a visible location like the bathroom mirror, the fridge, your car, your desk, allows your brain to "encode" your goals into your long term memory. 

Unfortunately, less than 20% of people write down their goals. 

We challenge you this month to "make a date" with your goals. Take the time to write them down, visualize them, see how they make you feel when you accomplish them and then place your written goals in a visible place. 

A smart way to write them down in a visible place, but yet personal to you, is your daily planner or calendar. We can't emphasize enough the importance of a planner. 

Self-care is essential, and a part of that means getting you on the path to achieve your goals. To learn more about goal setting, this article from Forbes provides some additional insight. 

In the meantime, we hope you have a great date night with your goals for 2019 and beyond.

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