It's officially 2025, baby! 🥳
We are back with this powerhouse episode all about goal-setting. In today's episode, we welcome back the amazing goal-setting extraordinaire, Queen Kathy Merchant. Together, we explore various aspects of goal-setting, including the Wheel of Life, the significance of habit goals, and the SMART[ER] goal framework. Kathy emphasizes the need for self-care and setting personal goals, as well as the importance of data in setting achievable goals. Their conversation also touches on the importance of planning and brain-dumping, as well as the power of reflection in achieving personal and professional growth.
The SMARTER Goal Framework [from Michael Hyatt of the Full Focus planner system]
From the Full Focus website ⬇️S: Specific—your goals must identify exactly what you want to accomplish in as much specificity as you can muster.
M: Measurable—as the old adage says, “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.” If possible, try to quantify the result. You want to know absolutely, positively whether or not you hit the goal.
A: Actionable—every goal should start with an action verb (e.g., “quit,” “run,” “finish,” “eliminate,” etc.) rather than a to-be verb (e.g., “am,” “be,” “have,” etc.)
R: Risky—a good goal should stretch you, but not too much. I go right up to the edge of my comfort zone and then step over it. (If I am not out of my comfort zone, I’m not thinking big enough.)
T: Time-keyed—every goal needs a date associated with it. When do you plan to deliver on that goal. It could be by year-end (December 31) or it could be more near-term (March 31). A goal without a date is just a dream. Make sure that every goal ends with a by when date.
E: Exciting—you should be personally excited about achieving the goal. If this isn’t the case, then you likely won’t have the motivation necessary to continue pursuing the goal when you encounter unexpected challenges—which you inevitably will.
R: Relevant—your goal should be relevant—or aligned with—your values, your season in life, and your other goals.
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