Is there anyone here who writes their goals down on paper and reviews them regularly?

Personally, I have tried writing goals down but have not had the discipline to review them on a regular basis. As a result, I have either not achieved the goal or it has taken much longer than I expected. This is a technique which I am going to work on to see if I can make better progress.

What are your thoughts?... and are there any other techniques you have used for setting goals?

Yes, I think writing them down is important and really helps. But I think you hit the nail on the head, you need to review it on a regular basis. Think and Grow Rich has a whole chapter on this. He has you write down a goal and read it aloud everyday with enthusiasm. It works.

There are so many techniques to take on board. :D

I get into it and then out of it and then into it and out of it.

Life runs so much smoother when I write them down and plan.

There are so many techniques to take on board. :D

Do you have any particular technique that works for you?

I get into it and then out of it and then into it and out of it.

I do the same... I guess being consistent with goal setting is the key. :)

Writing things down works wonders :)

I keep my current primary goal posted on the wall behind my computer and look at it several times during the day.

Looking at your written goals daily is just a habit that you need to implement in your daily life.

A few weeks concentrated effort is all that is needed to install a new habit permanently - and the rewards of being better at going after your goals consistently are awesome.

Do you have any particular technique that works for you?
No because my goal setting is almost non-existent. :D

Yes, I think that I need to make my goals more visible to me during the day, as well as review them daily. I often get sidetracked onto various projects and it is not what needs to be done right now. I need to schedule that project for later and concentrate on what has been scheduled for today.

Writing things down works wonders :)

I keep my current primary goal posted on the wall behind my computer and look at it several times during the day.

Sounds like a good habit you're into there.... It must produce good results for you.

No because my goal setting is almost non-existent. :D

Oh well, maybe now is a good time to start. :p

Sounds like a good habit you're into there.... It must produce good results for you.

I does :)

The most stupid thing about it all is that I must have read "write your goals down" a thousand times in various books on goalsetting, wealthbuilding and personal development.

And each time my inner dialogue went "yeah, yeah, I *know* that" and then I brushed it off as something I already knew and hence shouldn't bother with learning again.

One day I decided to actually *do* as one of the books said, instead of just reading *about* it.

It worked wonders, and I've done it ever since.

One day I decided to actually *do* as one of the books said, instead of just reading *about* it.


Taking action is what it is all about.

You mean I actually have to do stuff too? ;)

Another 'Creative' way is to make a "Dream Poster."
Look through magazines, flyers, ads, etc, and cut out the "things" that excite you, the things you want to see in your life. Your Body. Your Finances. Your Dream Job. Your Spiritual Connection. Your Ideal Mate. Your Car. Jewels. Your Perfect Vacation. The Home of your Dreams. Your Friends. ANYTHING your want in your life!

This works especially well for the visual person. But it shares one thing with the "Write it down" method ...... to make it work, you must first do it to make it work!

You mean I actually have to do stuff to? ;)

I hate that, there's always a catch.

I hate that, there's always a catch.
http://www.iafpo.org/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif Yeah, 'tis is true. 'Tis is true.

Another 'Creative' way is to make a "Dream Poster."
Look through magazines, flyers, ads, etc, and cut out the "things" that excite you, the things you want to see in your life. Your Body. Your Finances. Your Dream Job. Your Spiritual Connection. Your Ideal Mate. Your Car. Jewels. Your Perfect Vacation. The Home of your Dreams. Your Friends. ANYTHING your want in your life!

This works especially well for the visual person. But it shares one thing with the "Write it down" method ...... to make it work, you must first do it to make it work!

Sounds like a great idea. :)

I have to agree with MantaRayz .... having a visual representation of your goal in front of you at all times is empowering. Of course it is also equally important to have your goals written into some sort of plan. If your life is worth living its worth designing first, isn't it?

I think the biggest challenge with goal setting as such is that while most of us are aware of the need to have written goals, we lack a systematic framework for creating them. This was certainly true for me ... having read tons of books on goal setting I was convinced I needed to have them .... but where do you start ??? Thats why i created Goals Magic as a way of bringing together the best ideas on goal setting I could find.

Goal Setting is definintly a discipline you need to develop over time. Once you do though you unleash the true magic of goal setting into your life.

I write down my yearly goals in my day planner. I write them at the beginning of each year but I actually list them on the last day of the day planner so that I can review them at the end of the year to see if I've met my goals.

I have found this outline on Goal setting from the net to be very helpful .

The following key components enable you to effectively identify your desired state and it begins by eliciting that state even now. Sometimes we call this The Well-Formed Outcome Model.

1) State the goal in positive terms.

Describe the Present Situation and compare it with the desired future goal.

Where are you now?

Where do you want to be?

What do you want?

State it in the positive (what you want to achieve).

What are you going toward?

2) Specify the goal in Sensory Based Terms.

What will you see, hear, feel, etc., when you have it?

What steps or stages are involved in reaching this goal?

Engage all of your senses in this description process to employ more of your brain and nervous system.

Have you broken down your goal into small enough chunks so that each is do-able?

What are the sizes of the behavioral chunks? Could the size possibly overwhelm you?

3) Specify the goal in a way that you find compelling.

Is the goal compelling? Does it pull on you? Make it a compelling future representation that's dissociated (When you see your goal make sure you see yourself having obtained your goal.).

4) Run a Quality Control check on your Goal to make sure it is for you in all areas of your life.

Is the desired goal right for you in all circumstances of your life?

Is your goal appropriate in all your personal relationships?

What will having your goal give you that you do not now have?

What will having your goal cause you to lose?

Is your goal achievable?

Does it respect your health, relationships, etc?

Run a quality check to make sure that your goal fits every part. Ask, "Are there any parts of me that objects to actualizing this desired goal?" If so, address those unconscious frames of mind.

Pay attention to how your whole self responds to the question in terms of images, sounds, words, and sensations within you.

5) Self-initiated and maintained.

Is the goal something that you can initiate yourself and maintain?

Test your goal by asking if it is something that you have within your power or ability to do.

Is it within your control?

Your goal must be something that you can initiate and maintain. It must not be something dependent on other people. Make sure that your goal reflects things that you can directly affect.

Is it self initiated and maintained?

6) State the Context of the goal.

Where, when, how, with whom, etc. will you get this goal?

Is the goal appropriately contextualized?

Test your goal by applying it to a context: when, where, with who, etc. to make sure that it is going to be fitting and appropriate. Readjust your goal to make sure that it fits.

7) State the Resources needed to achieve the goal.

What resources will you need in order to get this goal?

Who will you have to become?

Who else has achieved this goal?

Have you ever had or done this before?

Do you know anyone who has?

What prevents you from moving toward it and attaining it now?

8) Evidence Procedure.

How will you know that your goal has been realized?

What will let you know that you have attained that desired state?


Bdraft

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WOW!! Great post, Bdraft! I especially like the part under #4 regarding running a quality control of your goals. Sometimes I think we set goals in accordance to another's set of values rather than our own, in which case we are being counterproductive in striving for success in our lives.

Awesome post!! Thanks for sharing.

You'd be amazed at how powerful your subconscious is if you actually thought about it for a few minutes. That's why writing your goals out and reading over them a few times throughout the day will help you accomplish them so much easier that any other method. I have my goals broken down into all areas of my life (business, personal, financial, etc) and I reach for at least 3 goals in each category. I try to read them at least 3 times a day.

When you make the effort to write them out they become more real, then when you read them you program your subconscious to find ways to accomplish them. You can go about your day and you will almost "magically" find the solutions to helping you reach your goals while you are doing whatever else it is that you have to do. Here's proof-think about the last time that you got a new car. All of the sudden you noticed everytime you saw the same car on the road. Your subconscious was pointing out something that was important to you. It will do the same with your goals. You will suddenly see so many more opportunities than you ever have before when you know what your goals are.

Something else that can help you in this area is something called "self instructions" Tom Hopkins goes into it in detail in his book "The official guide to success".

One more way to make your goals more real and give you more ammo to reach them is to tell other people about them. Then other people can hold you accountable for reaching them. :thumb: You want to do this with other positive people who are serious about improving themselves-avoid people who don't share your vision of where you want to be since they can only bring you down.

Maybe if I get really brave :D I'll post my goals up here. I went through a huge setback not too long ago so unfortunately many of my short term goals involve getting back to where I was quite a long time ago. I'm mentioning this part because I want you all to know that you should NEVER give up going after what you want no matter what obstacles you face. Anyway, I've digressed far enough from topic here. ;)

You'd be amazed at how powerful your subconscious is if you actually thought about it for a few minutes. Absolutely! See my post (http://www.successvibe.com/showthread.php?p=2982#post2982) about a movie that will really help put the absolute Power of Thought into perspective!

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http://www.successvibe.com/showthread.php?p=2982#post2982

I fixed it for him. He had an extra "http://"

thanks Tom. don'tcha just hate those self-replicating https? :(

I think Recording your goals is a must but it does no good if they are just filed away and forgotten. I think goals reviews should be preformed everyday. This not only keeps your goals fresh in your mind but it allow you to hone your goals to become more accurate and helps you set priorities and make big decisions.

Andy

http://www.MyGoalManager.com

MyGoalManager.com

Is there anyone here who writes their goals down on paper and reviews them regularly?

Personally, I have tried writing goals down but have not had the discipline to review them on a regular basis. As a result, I have either not achieved the goal or it has taken much longer than I expected. This is a technique which I am going to work on to see if I can make better progress.

What are your thoughts?... and are there any other techniques you have used for setting goals?

I think Recording your goals is a must but it does no good if they are just filed away and forgotten. I think goals reviews should be preformed everyday. This not only keeps your goals fresh in your mind but it allow you to hone your goals to become more accurate and helps you set priorities and make big decisions.

Andy

http://www.MyGoalManager.com

MyGoalManager.com

Checked out your site, and I'm quite impressed. There are a lot of "I wish I'd thought of that" features.

However, I will say, that as a "Skimmer", I found it hard to find something to focus on - there's too much to look at. The theory sounds great - have your own "Goal Manager" but at first glance I'm not sure what it's all about, when maybe I should. Also, the constant barrage of new windows is annoying.

I know you didn't ask for a site review, so sorry, but I'm being rather critical of sites at the moment as I'm trying to improve mine (ours). I hope you take it in the constructive way it's meant!

Hi Cemiess. I didnt participate here to plug a web site but since you have brought it up along with your own I will say there is a link to tour the system at the top of every page which tells what its all about and its also site policy to have no popup windows except for the tour.

I like the down the drain image at the top of your site. Thats very creative.

Cheers,
Andy

Checked out your site, and I'm quite impressed. There are a lot of "I wish I'd thought of that" features.

However, I will say, that as a "Skimmer", I found it hard to find something to focus on - there's too much to look at. The theory sounds great - have your own "Goal Manager" but at first glance I'm not sure what it's all about, when maybe I should. Also, the constant barrage of new windows is annoying.

I know you didn't ask for a site review, so sorry, but I'm being rather critical of sites at the moment as I'm trying to improve mine (ours). I hope you take it in the constructive way it's meant!

Thanks for sharing that with us Bdraft..... I think I will print that one out!
My hats off to you Pal - you always have some pearls of wisdom to impart. :tiphat: Glad that you are in this forum as well. :yippee:

Is there anyone here who writes their goals down on paper and reviews them regularly?

Personally, I have tried writing goals down but have not had the discipline to review them on a regular basis. As a result, I have either not achieved the goal or it has taken much longer than I expected. This is a technique which I am going to work on to see if I can make better progress.

What are your thoughts?... and are there any other techniques you have used for setting goals?


Hello scarlet warrior.
there is a technique I use to remind me of my goals. I write them on a piece of paper and I put them on my fridge. As I go very often :bonk: to the frigde during the day, I can see them very often too...

And when I see Goal n°10: don't go to the fridge so many times, I can remember.... :)

Just a little trick.

Your friend,
Emmanuel SEGUI