Nicole Santamaria, a Full Focus Planner certified pro and pediatric occupational therapist, shares her insights on starting the year with impactful yet simple goals. She emphasizes the power of small actions to build momentum throughout the year. The discussion also dives into integrating planning tools for children to enhance their focus and task management. Listeners will learn how to apply planning strategies in real-world scenarios, including how humor can play a role in balancing personal goals amid parenthood.
Implementing the three recommended questions—scheduling, purchasing, and researching—can spark actionable steps toward achieving your goals effectively.
Maintaining a focus on 2-3 key goals each quarter helps to prevent overwhelm while building consistent momentum for greater success.
Deep dives
Introducing the Full Focus Wellness Planner
The new Full Focus Wellness Planner is designed to enhance self-care and overall well-being, serving as an upgraded version of the traditional Full Focus Planner. It allows users to continue tracking familiar elements, such as weekly and daily goals, while also introducing new features focused on personal health. Users can now monitor various aspects of their wellness, including sleep patterns, hydration, stress levels, and daily gratitude. This comprehensive tool is aimed at helping individuals prioritize their health as they strive to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Simplifying Goal Setting
Focusing on 2-3 key goals each quarter is advised to prevent feelings of overwhelm and increase the likelihood of success. By maintaining a manageable number of objectives, individuals can create realistic action plans that build momentum over time. It's emphasized that starting with small, concrete steps can lead to more substantial progress while keeping motivation high. This balanced approach combines the excitement of aspiring for big achievements with the practicality of incremental advancement.
Three Key Questions for Progress
To assist in moving forward with goals, three practical questions are recommended: What could I schedule? What could I purchase? and What could I research? Each question serves as a springboard for action, such as planning appointments that align with goals, acquiring tools to facilitate success, or seeking knowledge that could inform decision-making. For example, scheduling a workout reminder or purchasing a new fitness app can impact accountability and commitment. Additionally, researching resources or connecting with individuals experienced in the desired goal creates a support system for growth.
Happy New Year! It's 2023 and it's time to make sure that you've set yourself up for success. Every year, in order to start off on the right foot, it's important to take a step back and plan your year with some very simple actions that will build up speed and propel you all the way until December 31 with a list of completed goals.
Courtney and Blake talk you through three questions that you can ask yourself to give yourself some quick wins at the start of the year. They also talk through how Blake can use these questions to start his stand-up comedy career. Also, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Certified Pro, Nicole Santamaria, about using the Full Focus System with kids and teachers.
In this episode, you will:
Learn how to ask yourself the questions that will get you moving towards your goals
See how to apply these questions in a real world situation
Hear how to introduce elements of the Full Focus System to kids
If you want to join a community of people who have brand new goals and are looking to achieve them, then it's time to join the Full Focus Community on Facebook! There's nothing to lose and a wonderful community to gain. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank