Get ready! Get set! Goal!

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Setting goals allows you to envision and create your future. You can’t arrive at a destination, if you don’t know where you want to go. Goals are like a map: If you set goals, (have a map) your chances of achieving them are increased dramatically. To create your map to success, just follow these steps:

1. Determine specifically what you want to achieve and assess your ability to accomplish them. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses helps you set realistic goals.

2. Brainstorm the steps necessary to achieve your goal. There is more than one way accomplish it, so choose one that best suits your needs and strengths. (i.e. time frame and/or budget).

3. Break down your goals into mini steps to keep yourself motivated.

4. Don’t just think about goals, write them down. Share them with others. Declaring the goal to yourself and others adds accountability and exponentially increases your chances of accomplishing your goal.

5. Take action! Take the first step! Then…Just do it

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