It's very important to set goals when you first start your new business. If you don't you may find yourself spinning wheels and getting frustrated by little to no results. It's important to know how to break down your goal setting. I like to focus on S.M.A.R.T Goals. Take a look at how this is broken down:
This is what S.M.A.R.T means.....
S = Specific - You can't be vague here. It is very important to be very specific in this area. For example, if you are wanting to lose weight and write down that you want to lose 10 pounds but don't write out a specific plan on how to lose the weight, the goal becomes vague and your chances of completing that goal are slim. But when you write out the details to include how, when and what, you will have much better results in completing that goal.
M = Measurable - Here you have to qualify your goal. By measurable, you need to know how and when you will achieve the goal. For example, if you want to make room for personal development in your daily or weekly activities, then you need to write down when you will start, when you will complete it and what you will be doing to achieve your personal development by a specific date or time.
A = Attainable - You have to be honest here by making sure you goals are not to high or to big. Sometimes people set goals that are not attainable for the time frame they have alloted. Make sure the goal can be achieved based on your current situation and lifestyle. For example, I you are trying to lose 100 pounds, it isn't reasonable that you can lose that much weight in 2 months. So setting attainable goals means setting the goal that is specific to your specific needs and make adjustments based on your current situation. In other words, an attainable goal is both realistic and attainable in a shorter period of time than what you have to work with.
R = Realistic - This has to be real and practical for you in order to achieve the goal. It's ok to have big goals and dreams but if they are not realistic, they will not work, leaving you feeling defeated, and you don't want that. Realistic, in this case, means "do-able." A realistic project may push the skills and knowledge of the people working on it but it shouldn't break them.
If your goal is to never again eat sweets, cakes, crisps and chocolate but you enjoy eating them, the goal may not be realistic. It may be more realistic to set a goal of eating a piece of fruit each day instead of one sweet item. You can then choose to work towards reducing the amount of sweet products gradually as and when this feels realistic for you.
T = Time-Sensitive - Every goal needs a time frame with an ending. When you are writing your goals make sure you give yourself a time frame. You want to meet your deadline. There are times when the goal is to big and you will need to break it down into small time slots to make the goal more realistic and that is ok.
So take the time to reflect on your S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Remember you have your action guide and there is room for taking notes. Feel free to brainstorm and start practicing these SMART goals. In the next email, I will begin breaking down your goal settings in an effort to get you well on your way for success. P.S. Don't forget to add me into your email addresses so you can get all my latest updates and emails.
I invite you to enjoy my free report called "5 Simple Solutions for the NEW Entrepreneur." by going to http://cindymurphyblog.com
In this report you will learn what I call the 5 D's of getting started.
Discover Your Niche,
Define Your Solution,
Develop Your Strategy,
Determine Your Free Giveaway,
and Deliver Your Marketing Message.
This is what S.M.A.R.T means.....
S = Specific - You can't be vague here. It is very important to be very specific in this area. For example, if you are wanting to lose weight and write down that you want to lose 10 pounds but don't write out a specific plan on how to lose the weight, the goal becomes vague and your chances of completing that goal are slim. But when you write out the details to include how, when and what, you will have much better results in completing that goal.
M = Measurable - Here you have to qualify your goal. By measurable, you need to know how and when you will achieve the goal. For example, if you want to make room for personal development in your daily or weekly activities, then you need to write down when you will start, when you will complete it and what you will be doing to achieve your personal development by a specific date or time.
A = Attainable - You have to be honest here by making sure you goals are not to high or to big. Sometimes people set goals that are not attainable for the time frame they have alloted. Make sure the goal can be achieved based on your current situation and lifestyle. For example, I you are trying to lose 100 pounds, it isn't reasonable that you can lose that much weight in 2 months. So setting attainable goals means setting the goal that is specific to your specific needs and make adjustments based on your current situation. In other words, an attainable goal is both realistic and attainable in a shorter period of time than what you have to work with.
R = Realistic - This has to be real and practical for you in order to achieve the goal. It's ok to have big goals and dreams but if they are not realistic, they will not work, leaving you feeling defeated, and you don't want that. Realistic, in this case, means "do-able." A realistic project may push the skills and knowledge of the people working on it but it shouldn't break them.
If your goal is to never again eat sweets, cakes, crisps and chocolate but you enjoy eating them, the goal may not be realistic. It may be more realistic to set a goal of eating a piece of fruit each day instead of one sweet item. You can then choose to work towards reducing the amount of sweet products gradually as and when this feels realistic for you.
T = Time-Sensitive - Every goal needs a time frame with an ending. When you are writing your goals make sure you give yourself a time frame. You want to meet your deadline. There are times when the goal is to big and you will need to break it down into small time slots to make the goal more realistic and that is ok.
So take the time to reflect on your S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Remember you have your action guide and there is room for taking notes. Feel free to brainstorm and start practicing these SMART goals. In the next email, I will begin breaking down your goal settings in an effort to get you well on your way for success. P.S. Don't forget to add me into your email addresses so you can get all my latest updates and emails.
I invite you to enjoy my free report called "5 Simple Solutions for the NEW Entrepreneur." by going to http://cindymurphyblog.com
In this report you will learn what I call the 5 D's of getting started.
Discover Your Niche,
Define Your Solution,
Develop Your Strategy,
Determine Your Free Giveaway,
and Deliver Your Marketing Message.
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