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It’s that time of year again. Not only are we at the beginning of a new year, but we are at the beginning of a new decade. (Happy 2020!)
At the beginning of each year I always ask people if they set New Year’s Resolutions. I can’t tell you how many people roll their eyes and tell me how much they hate New Year’s Resolutions because they just don’t work.
I think this would all change if people looked at resolutions a little differently.
No more eye-rolling. No more excuses. Goal setting is a skill. And in light of this momentous change in year and decade ringing in opportunities of renewal and new beginnings, I’ve pulled together my top goal setting resources all right here for you.
If you’re afraid to dream big:
Goal Sabotage: Is Fear Holding Your Back from Going After Your Goals
If you find yourself making excuses for why you *just can’t possibly* do something you really want to do, you might be holding yourself back because you are afraid of what it means if you fail. This blog post reveals how to not let your fears, doubts, and “what-ifs” talk you into assuming you aren’t capable of accomplishing the goal.
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If you’re ready to implement a formal goal setting strategy:
Goal Accomplished: 6 Tips to Reach Your Final Destination
Goal Setting is a skill. Like any skill, learning how to set effective goals takes some work in the beginning, but once you develop the skill and see the progress you’ve made– it’ll be worth the effort. This blog post breaks down the three types of goals necessary to take you from setting your goal to accomplishing it.
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If you’re sick of almost accomplishing your goals:
3 Reasons You’re Failing at Your Goals and 3 Ways to Stop
Why do people with the best intentions, and all the inspiration and motivation in the world, end up failing to accomplish their goals? Wanting and doing are not the same thing. You can’t just want it; you also have to know HOW you’re going to make it happen. This blog post breaks down solutions for three most common ways that people end up failing at their goal setting strategies.
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If you secretly love New Year’s Resolutions and really want them to stick:
Don’t Hate New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Tips to Make Them Stick
Many people, with the best of intentions, set their New Year’s Resolutions only to see their excitement and motivation fizzle out by March (or sooner!). If you want those resolutions to stick, you need to set yourself up for success from the beginning. This blog post shares five tips to implement if you want to resolve to accomplish those resolutions.
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Take it to the next level:
Get Your Goals: Effective Goal Setting Strategies for Athletes
Discover the keys to setting and achieving your goals with this online Mental Skills Training Program created by Carrie. Get Your Goals: Effective Goal Setting Strategies for Athletes features five lessons, each containing an essential component for creating an effective goal-setting program. The program includes instructional videos and goal-setting worksheets, walk you step by step through the process from setting your goal to celebrating your accomplishment.