Seeking practical insights to conquer your 2024 goals?
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Unlocking success is a strategic process. First, set realistic goals with actionable steps. Then, prioritize daily progress.
Reflect on your journey:
Setting goals is crucial, and we're here to support you on your path to success!
Goals require more than mere intentions. They demand a well-crafted plan, one that is both actionable and measurable.
For instance, saying, "I'll lose 25 lbs this year" is a goal, not a plan.
Consider this instead:
"I'll hit the gym for 25 minutes of elliptical work, 3 times a week. I'll drink 80 oz of water daily and ensure 2 weekly lunches are salads." That's a plan!
Break it down:
Even if these actions don't lead directly to your goal, they build positive habits, propelling you forward. Remember, don't overwhelm yourself with too many goals, start small for achievable progress. Tailor your journey to success.
After you complete goal setting, one of the most powerful time management tools you can use to achieve those goals is to time block.
This technique aids in breaking down your daily, weekly, or quarterly tasks into manageable segments, ensuring consistent and measurable progress toward your goals.
To achieve this, you'll need a daily/weekly calendar!
Digital Options:
Embrace a digital calendar for its flexibility. I update mine on the desktop and access it seamlessly on my phone. The screenshots you see are from Google Calendar!
Physical Options:
For those who swear by paper, find a planner that suits your style. I understand where you’re coming from—I keep a pad of paper on my desk for to-do lists too!
As you pick a planner, bear in mind that it needs to be something you can keep on you... or at least have it close by!
Your first step is to decide what day and time you'll dedicate to scheduling out your week, such as Monday between 9:00-10:00 A.M.
Assess your daily/weekly tasks and allocate dedicated time for each in your calendar.
What are your consistent daily/weekly work tasks? For example:
What are work-related items you want to ensure get done this week that might not be part of the normal routine?
What personal to-do's do you need to take care of?
Whew. Great job!
Looks good, but one tip that will help your productivity even more is to color-code your activities. For example:
Looks so much more organized, right?
If you're going to use a physical planner, this last part could be completed with different color ink. Whatever helps you stick to this process and stay organized.
Setting goals is one thing. Making them happen is a whole other ball game.
Let's face it, life is a lot messier than that pretty, color-coded checklist I shared above. Unexpected curveballs, emergency tasks, and more will inevitably pry their way into your schedule.
To help you stay on track:
Let's say a social media post results in a great weekend for your facility. You see the front desk is overloaded with customers, so you open up an extra register and run it yourself.
To avoid this distraction to your plan, you should anticipate that your social media posts will attract more families to your facility. Be prepared by putting an extra employee on staff to open a second register if needed.
Whether they end up being needed or not, it’s better to be over-prepared than to concede time on YOUR calendar you designated for making progress towards your goals.
Set your goals. Create the plan. Use time blocking to schedule it. And, be prepared in advance to handle potential distractions.
Use the tips highlighted in this article, and I have a good feeling setting goals (and achieving them!) will look a whole lot different for you this year!
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