So, we are approaching the last quarter of 2020…and I’m sure there will be a lot of people looking forward to turning the page into a new year. But even if you haven’t achieved all that you had planned this year, it doesn’t mean 2020 has to be a complete write off.
Every step counts, and even if you can’t get all the way there…there’s still time to take back some control of the reigns.
Here are my top 5 tips for some last quarter goal setting.
- What goals did you set for this year? Did you write your goals down and have a clear vision in mind? If not, this could be a good time to start getting clarity on what you want to achieve, and investigating some ideas of how you might get there.
- What do you still want to achieve by the end of this year? If you didn’t set goals at all, or abandoned them earlier on in the year, perhaps there is still time to pull back your arrow and aim for something doable, that will take you that little bit closer. And remember to celebrate the small wins – it can help with keeping you motivated.
- What is achievable – Be realistic about what you can give time and energy to in the next couple of months. Don’t try and overwhelm yourself by expecting to do all the things. Could you reach a mid point goal if you need longer to work on the ultimate goal?
- How do you know if you are on the right track? If you are not already keeping an eye on your progress or don’t regularly check in with yourself, setting up some accountability reminders in your diary/phone calendar can help to keep you focussed.
- Is there anything you need to revise or let go of? It’s ok to reframe your aim or scrap some goals completely, especially if the goalposts have moved this year. Or perhaps it’s given you the momentum to go after something bigger? Either way, set something that you will feel comfortable with, whilst still feeling some achievement.
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