Focus on This #014: How to Finish Goals that Drag on Forever
Dec 2, 2019
In this discussion, Stephanie Fowler, a mother of four and expert goal-setter, shares her practical strategies for achieving goals efficiently. She emphasizes the importance of deadlines, or 'time keys,' to transform abstract aspirations into actionable plans. Stephanie also highlights the role of morning rituals for busy parents in enhancing productivity. Plus, she offers insights into the power of weekly reflections and celebrating small wins to boost motivation and accountability. Tune in for tips that can help you finish those lingering goals!
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Deadlines Make Goals Real
- You cannot finish a goal without a clear deadline or finish line.
- Treat goals as when-focused commitments, not floating ideas.
Insert Time Keys Into Every Goal
- Add time keys to every goal: deadline for achievement goals and start date, frequency, duration, and trigger for habit goals.
- Use those keys to convert ideas into executable plans.
Use Deadlines To Create Urgency
- Use deadlines to create urgency so goals don't drift behind daily urgencies like email.
- Schedule your goal work into your calendar to protect it from reactive tasks.